While many people have been celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by taking an extended bank holiday weekend off, staff at Dogs Trust Leeds have worked all the way through.
With 84 Dogs currently in their care it’s been business as usual at the Leeds Rehoming Centre.
We went behind the scenes and met some of the handsome boys and gorgeous girls who are all waiting to find their forever homes.
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Taz is the absolute poster boy for all things Terrier! He's got loads of fun personality and loves the outdoors, but he's not one for too much hands on fussing. Once he knows you, he does show an affectionate side, but he likes to be in control of any physical contact. At 10 years old he still has lots of life and energy in him. He loves walkies, is very happy doing training tasks and is always happy if there's a stuffed toy for him to destroy (like any good Terrier!) He has a history of being housetrained but will likely need a refresher as he settles into his new life.
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Winter is an eight-year-old Akita Cross who as well as being ridiculously handsome, is super affectionate too! Typical to his breed, he likes to do his own thing and will seem a little aloof when you first meet him, but believe us, once he's bonded with you, he will show his true snuggle-monster personality. Winter requires medication for his legs, so potential adopters must consider the ongoing cost of this. He's lots of fun to be around and if you bring out his toys, he will get really playful. So don't be fooled by his age! Although he's not one for long hikes anymore, he is full of life and will make somebody a wonderful companion.
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Edie is a two year old Shar Pei and is such a sweet girl once she has a relationship with you, however she is very worried by unfamiliar people and takes time to build trust. Once there is a bond, she is very interactive and affectionate. Unfortunately, she doesn't like being around other dogs so cannot share her home with any pets and must be walked in quiet areas where she won't have any dogs coming up to her. She loves to play with toys and is ace with her training. She simply enjoys a chilled life and is ready to start getting to know her new adopters through regular visits to the centre while she continues her training.
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Mila is a beautiful five year old Staffy Cross who forms a strong bond with her human friends and once she knows you will shower you in affection! She loves her outdoors adventures and happily wears her muzzle when she's out and about. Originally, she was very worried by other dogs, however her training on this has been going really well and she is now able to walk with a doggy friend if introduced properly. She is a playful girl who loves a good game of ragger. She is friendly with everyone she meets, although can sometimes get a bit giddy when she's excited. Mila has a skin condition which requires ongoing medication, and our Vet will happily discuss this in more detail. She's super foody and loves to train so doing fun training tasks will make her very happy and help build a relationship with her initially.
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Brian is a six year old Staffy Cross and as well as being super handsome, he's an absolute delight to be around too. He's a very friendly chap with a lot going for him. He's great to walk and up for plenty of adventures out and about. Brian is fine around other dogs when they are at a distance, but he doesn't like them being up close. He wears his muzzle when he's out and about to keep him out of trouble. He's a playful lad and really enjoys playing with his toys or having a good game of fetch with his human friends. He also really enjoys his training, and being very foody, he's perfect to teach lots of fun tricks to. The more he gets to know you the more fun and affectionate he becomes, so prepare for lots of snuggles with him!
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Bronson is a big, beautiful Bulldog who is 18 months old. He is looking for dedicated and resilient adopters who are confident with large breed dogs. He's a strong lad but has a heart of gold. Sadly, he has a few anxieties which means he currently doesn't quite know how to express himself. In these situations, he can resort to grabbing or mounting behaviours which, although manageable, will require switched on owners who will work with our training team to continue the great progress he's made so far. He's a fun and lively boy who loves his training and the fact he's super foody will help keep this going. He has so much potential, and in the right home he’ll grow into a confident young dog.