A playful Staffordshire bull terrier is hoping 2023 will be the year he finally finds a forever home after becoming Manchester Dogs Home’s longest stayer. Axel, aged seven, has been with the rescue for 261 days, having spent summer, Christmas and New Year in kennels.
Arriving in May 2022, Axel was nervous of the kennel environment, but with some patience, the Staffy soon came out of his shell.
Eight months on, this lovely lad is ready to find a home where he can lap up all the attention from his new human, showing off his tongue-out party trick. Or should we say paw-ty trick?
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A spokesperson for the centre said: “As Axel became familiar with his surroundings and the staff he interacted with daily, he began to grow in confidence and would greet the staff each morning at the front of the kennel.
“He has spent some time in our secure compound where he has displayed a playful side; he will happily spend the afternoon chasing balls and will often show an interest in our agility equipment. This is where Axel appears to be most content and will jump up for a fuss and a cuddle.”
According to rescue staff, Axel walks nicely on the lead and loves to explore, so it’s very important he finds a committed family who are able to provide him with daily walks and ‘shower him in love and affection’.
The charity added: “Axel has met a number of our other dogs and although he is ok with some, he doesn’t like his space being invaded therefore he will need to be the only dog in the household and will require further training and socialisation around other dogs.
“Children in the household would need to be over the age of 16 years and he is unable to live with cats.”
After eight long months in rescue, Axel is ready to move into his own pad with the right people, so if you think you could provide him with the perfect forever home, fill in an application form on the Dogs Home website.
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