A sweet dog who promises to be a "loyal friend for life" is looking for a permanent home to finally call her own. Angel the six-year-old American bulldog arrived at Dogs Trust Merseyside earlier this year due to an unfortunate change in her family's circumstances.
The poor pooch has spent months settling into the rescue centre and is now ready to find her perfect family. Angel's confidence has slowly grown and she loves plodding around the grounds - having plenty of stops to sniff and explore. Manager Georgina Lowery told the Mirror: "A shy, sensitive, superstar! That's how the team at Dogs Trust Merseyside describe Angel."
"Once she knows you, Angel is always excited to see you and we know she will be a delightful addition to her new home.
"She loves tasty treats, which is a great way to build a bond with her and once she knows you, you've got a loyal friend for life."
Angel would benefit from meeting her new family at the centre a few times, particularly as she is more wary of men so likes to take her time to get to know them.
She could live with children aged 16 and over but would like to be the only dog in the home.
Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, cares for around 14,000 dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes every year at its 22 rehoming centres.
But this year has been an exceptional year with the charity receiving a record number of calls from people having to face the heart-breaking decision to hand over their dog.
The charity is urging people to remember that 'A dog is for life, not just for Christmas' and is hoping that if people are considering welcoming a dog into their lives, they choose to adopt a homeless hound.
Operations director Adam Clowes says: "We will make sure that every dog in our care has a wonderful Christmas but unfortunately due to the increasing costs of everyday living, many dog owners are currently having to make very difficult decisions when it comes to caring for their dog.
"Our kennels are at capacity and we are concerned that as fewer people can afford to welcome a dog into their life, we will face a housing crisis for dogs in the coming months, which is a tragedy for both dogs and owners.
"We understand the pressures people are facing but we would encourage anyone that is looking for a four-legged friend to share their life with, to consider adopting one of our gorgeous dogs and give a dog in need another chance to be happy at the heart of a loving home."
If you think you could give Angel a new home this New Year, visit her rehoming page on Dogs Trust's website.
