Leeds rescue dogs: meet Mastiff cross Claudia who is up for adoption this Christmas

Claudia is one of 24 very special rescue dogs in search of a new home - not just for Christmas, but for life.

The Yorkshire Evening Post has teamed up with Good Life Dog Rescue for the 24 Dogs of Christmas campaign, which aims to match each of the dogs with loving new owners and to highlight the work of this small Leeds charity.

Today, with the support of Northern Cardinal, we are sharing the story of Claudia who is in need of a new family.

Claudia's story

Claudia is one very loving large lady.

We collected Claudia from a local stray kennels as a bewildered poorly dog.

Sadly it was found that she was suffering from Pyometra.

Pyometra is a severe secondary infection of the uterus.

If left untreated many females lose their lives due to the infection being so horrific.

Claudia had an emergency spaying surgery with us and has recovered brilliantly.

Being a true hardy Yorkshire lass Claudi takes everything in her stride and is one resilient big chunk of lady.

Her past life has clearly been one for breeding and her welfare has not been of any importance to a human before.

She has produced many puppies and has the underbelly to prove this, however the days of motherhood are now well and truly a thing of the past.

Claudia is very friendly and very loving and is happiest in our arms having a cuddle.

She absolutely loves ladies yet can be worried and wary by some men.

We feel she has endured neglect and mistreatment by a man before.

Claudia loves ladies and is very comfortable with them.

She can be a little strong if she sees a squirrel in the woods however walks very well at other times.

Claudia loves affectionate and her belly rubs and despite her sad past life she has been a forgiving lady with a very big heart.

What is Good Life Dog Rescue?

Good Life Dog Rescue is a small charity based here in Leeds that cares about the welfare of stray dogs in the UK.

Its founder, Victoria Bastow, is passionate about helping animals who often face an uncertain future. For more than eight years now, she has been dedicated to helping stray and abandoned dogs in Yorkshire.

The charity flies a flag high for the Staffies and cross Staffies who are often the last to find a rescue place.

It receives no immediate funding and survives on donations and fundraising, with no paid staff and only its committed volunteers to champion the stray dogs it rescues.

Victoria herself has a full-time job so that she can partly fund the huge kennelling and veterinary bills incurred.

Since the charity does not have its own kennels, all the dogs in its care are looked after at kennels in South Yorkshire.

The kennels are very much a temporary home and Good Life aims to find each of the dogs a new start with loving owners as soon as possible.

How to adopt Claudia

Many UK stray kennels, rescues and rehoming centres are full of lovable, active and healthy adoptable dogs just waiting for someone to love them and offer them a home.

It is important the right dog is matched with the right person or family.

In order to find the right dog for its prospective owners, Good Life will need to match their lifestyle with the dog.

All the dogs being cared for by the charity are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Home checks are required and vet references if possible.

Visit www.goodlifedogrescue.co.uk/ to find out more about the adoption process or to make a donation in support of the charity’s work.

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