Cardiff Dogs Home say it is experiencing a "surge" in the number of dogs needing to be rehomed as people who bought dogs during the pandemic return to work. The rescue centre said that owners are donating dogs after finding themselves "without the time needed to properly care for their pets" as people return to offices.
Currently, more than 50 dogs are being looked after at the home. The home says that a number of dogs are being fostered by volunteers while the kennels are full, and a waiting list is in place for more dogs waiting for space at the home to become available.
Cabinet member for environment, Cllr Michael Michael, said: "All the dogs in our care are being well looked after, but it's sad to see so many of them coming through our doors. Looking after a dog is a big commitment, they need a lot of care and attention. During the pandemic a lot of new owners took on pets and unfortunately now, as life begins to return to normal, they simply don't have the time to look after them properly.
"We'd love to find them all a forever home and would encourage anybody interested in re-homing a dog to get in touch via the Cardiff Dogs Home website so we can begin the process of matching them with suitable owners."
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Here are some of Cardiff Dogs Homes recent additions who are now looking for new homes:
Sadie
Sadie is a 4-year French bulldog who arrived in the centre as a stray. Cardiff dogs home say it was clear she had been uncared for and was suffering from hair loss and a very sore ear infection.
She is still receiving treatment for the ear infection and is working on her confidence.
Sadie will need a calm home with older children 14+ who are able to understand that she will require space.
She has a fear of being overhandled, she can get very spooked and defensive if pushed out of her comfort zone. She is possibly able to live with a neutered friend based on introductions.
Bobby
Bobby is an older gentleman at around 6-7 years old and is possibly a collie/staffie mix. He is a medium sized boy but is strong on the lead to begin with.
Bobby enjoys gentle stolls and catching up with the latest soaps.
The centre says he is looking for a companion who is home most of the day as he does get worried when he left alone. He becomes quite distressed.
They say a quiet calm home with no small children will suit him best. His new humans must be prepared to help him with his dog socialising skills and his anxiety levels when being left alone. He could potentially live with children 16+ and a calm neutered female canine.
George
George is a Jack Russell cross Pug who is around 6 years old. George has lived a happy life and he is a very special character.
The home say he is full of beans and very inquisitive and enjoys his walks and exploring new sights and smells.
George will however need to work on social skills with other canines. He is a great contender for learning and is happy to be taught with tasty treats.
He could potentially live with older children 6+ who are respectful of his space and able to listen carefully to parent advice.
An animal free home is best suited for him at the moment due to the on going training he will need to build bonds and learn to be comfortable around four legged friends.
Charlie
Charlie a year old and was handed to the centre when his owners where unable to keep up with his energetic ways.
Charlie will need an understanding home with humans who have patience. He will need time to get to know new people and can get a little over whelmed if he feels out of his comfort zone.
He is a very happy boy once he is comfortable with people and his surroundings. He enjoys a game of fetch and running wild in our enclosed garden. He is strong when on the lead so a confident handler is a must.
Cardiff Dogs Home say a non busy home will suit Charlie best. Dalmatian experience is definitely preferred but they will consider large breed experience with Dalmatian research and knowledge. He may be able to live with a neutered canine friend
Theo
Theo is approximately a year old and is a leggy cross breed. The home think he may be staffie cross Sharpei and he was handed in as a stray.
Being young and active this boy will need a home who are willing to take him on lots of adventures. Training classes are a must and his humans must be prepared to invest in him.
Theo is very loving and willing to please. He is a great contender for Learning new things.
Honey - Bunny
Honey-bunny is a 2 year old Bully. The home says she loves to do zoomies and adores human affection. Honey- bunny could potentially live with children of any age.
Workers fell a home who have knowledge of the breed and home working would suit her best.
Honey will need to work on her social skills with canine company.
