A smart and playful dog with a lovable personality is waiting for his perfect family to scoop him up. Two-year-old crossbreed Sheldon is currently living at Dogs Trust Canterbury and hopes 2023 will be a much luckier year for him.
The stray pooch was sadly found living on the streets, but has proved himself to be a resilient boy as he still greets every single day with joy. Joanna Stuckey, manager at Canterbury, told the Mirror: "Sheldon is a fantastic boy and we can't understand why he hasn't been snapped up! He is young, handsome, playful, smart and loves training.
"He will make a great companion for an active family and will make you laugh every day!"
The animal welfare team at Dogs Trust say if they had to sum up Sheldon in three words, it would be 'smart, friendly and enthusiastic'.
The Staffordshire bull terrier husky cross has lots of energy and loves heading out on adventures, so he is looking for an active home with owners who love to head outdoors.
He can live with children aged 16 and over who are happy to share their home with a boisterous four-legged friend, but he would like to be the only pet in the home.
He would love to meet his adopters several times at the rehoming centre before heading home so he can build a bond and know he has friends for life.
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 Sheldon a new home this New Year, visit his rehoming page on Dogs Trust's website.
