A sweet dog without a family is desperately searching for a new place to call home. Lexi the eight-year-old crossbreed is currently being cared for by the animal welfare team at Dogs Trust Evesham, while she is on the lookout for a warm bed and cosy sofa to snooze on.
The poor pooch found herself homeless in May after her owner sadly passed away, and now has her paws crossed for the New Year. Chris Slight, manager at Evesham, told the Mirror: "Lexi is a gorgeous girl who would like a home in a quieter area as she isn't a lover of noisy traffic.
"But she is always up for an outing in the car to explore new places where she won't be bothered by too many dogs.
"Lexi can live with children of secondary school age and will make a lovely family pet."
The good girl would love a secure garden and to be the only pet in the home so she can lap up all the love on offer.
She enjoys her food so a few tasty treats will help her build a bond with her new family.
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 Lexi a new home this New Year, visit her rehoming page on Dogs Trust's website.
