Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow are hoping two adorable four legged friends will find their forever home this month, appealing for people to show them love this Valentine’s Day.
Shining a spotlight on the dogs, the centre has asked people to consider helping them find their forever home whether you want to adopt the dogs yourself, or know someone who would be a perfect match.
According to the animal welfare charity, Lurchers were the third most popular breed rehomed by Dogs Trust last year with 527 finding loving new homes. Sadly however, handsome Tigger and Jax are two of over 120 lurchers in the charity’s care currently waiting to meet their special someone.
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Dog's Trust UK is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. They vow that they will never put a healthy dog to sleep, and help them find their loving home, just like they deserve.
Both Tigger and Jax require love nests where they are the ‘one and only’ pet. Both could live with children aged 16 and over. So if you're keen to give a dog a loving home, here is what you need to know about them.
Jax
Breed: Lurcher Cross
Sex: Male
Age: 8 + years
Size: Large
May live with: Secondary school age children.
Reference ID: 1247310
Jax's ideal home
Jax is an adorable nine year old boy who is very smart. He loves to learn new tricks and will proudly show off his super skills when he masters something new. He enjoys agility and exploring.
Jax can find life a little overwhelming so is looking for patient and committed owners who he can meet a number of times to build a strong bond before he leaves Dogs Trust. Once the bond is made, Jax will be your best friend, and the perfect match.
If you are thinking about getting a dog, why not consider Jax? You can find out more about him here.
Tigger
Breed: Lurcher Cross
Sex: Male
Age: 2 - 5 years
Size: Large
May live with: Tigger needs a home with no other pets or children
Reference ID: 1222481
Tigger's ideal home
Dog's Trust say that Tigger is similar in character to his namesake in Winnie the Pooh – boisterous, exuberant and one of a kind.
The four-year-old is a fun, friendly and energetic boy. Tigger has come on leaps and bounds with his training since being cared for at Dogs Trust and is always eager to learn. He is longing for ‘the one’ - someone who is patient and kind, able to allow him the time to settle into a new home and who will help him continue to learn. His heart is open and ready for love.
If you can help Tigger, continue his training and give him a loving home, he will soon settle in and become your best friend. You can find out more about him here.
To find out more about fostering a dog email HFHGlasgow@dogstrust.org.uk
A word from Glasgow's Dog's Trust
Sandra Downie, Manager at Glasgow Rehoming Centre said: “All dogs want to love and be loved, and our fantastic rescue dogs are no different. Every dog owner knows, how much companionship, loyalty and love you receive from a dog when you welcome them into your heart and home.
"We have been caring for Tigger and Jax for some time, so we know their individual personalities well and they are two great boys. They have watched other dogs arrive and leave for their new homes, it is well and truly their time for this happy ending.
“For anyone not able to commit to rehoming a dog right now, we would encourage them to consider fostering. We are always looking for loving foster carers who can care for one of our rescue dogs on a temporary basis in their home until we find them their perfect love match."
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