A dad-of-two has told how he had to give up his lockdown puppy - for the sake of his mental health. Andrew Butcher, 53, has told how the good-natured puppy ended up being incompatible with family life - due to her separation anxiety and resistance to training.
The dad, from Norwich, purchased the female Maltese Poodle mix in September 2020, buying her from a breeder for a massive £2,700. The family were hopeful that the dog could be a useful aid to help one of their children during the peak of the pandemic.
But the unruly pup put a massive strain on the family’s mental health during the tumultuous times of during multiple lockdowns.
