Meet Britain's loneliest dogs waiting 8 YEARS for forever homes – from house-trained Lulu to ‘real cuddle monster' Mika
Despite being "cuddle monsters" and "stealing the hearts" of animal shelter staff, many
11
Could you give Toby his forever home?
Credit: Dogs Trust
Many have been treated incredibly cruelly before being taken in to care, with the
If you're looking to add an extra member to your family, why not consider one of these
Barney
Barney is a nine-year-old Crossbreed, who has been living at
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Barney is a nine-year-old Crossbreed
Credit: The dogs Trust
The lively, independent pooch is on the hunt for a forever family to provide a calm, rural environment for him.
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He would prefer a home without any other pets or children, and loves learning new skills and snuggling up with loved ones.
Toby
Also living at
Dogs
Trust Merseyside is 11-year-old lurcher Toby, who was handed over the the
charity
seven years ago due to his owner's ill
health
.
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Toby is keen to find an adult-only retirement home
Credit: Dogs Trust
The ageing pup is keen to find an adult-only retirement home, with access to a large field he can play off-lead in.
Toby enjoys gentle fuss, playing with his toys, and likes to hang out on walks with other lurchers and greyhounds.
Most read in Fabulous
Domino
11-year-old Lurcher Domino has been in the care of
The playful pooch was found by the charity as a stray, and has struggled to find his forever home, despite being a fun and affectionate Canine.
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Domino was found by the charity as a stray
Credit: The dogs trust
Domino is fully house-trained and loves peaceful rural walks, and is looking for an adult-only home where he is the only pet.
Liam and Noel
Named after the
The four-year-old cheeky chihuahuas need a private garden to play in, and could live in a family with older
teenagers
, who respect their space.
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Liam and Noel are an inseparable pair
Credit: Battersea Dogs Home
Hannah Gee, Rehoming Team Leader at Battersea Old Windsor, said: 'Since coming into the centre through no fault of their own, this supersonic pair really are inseparable, and some might say that they've stolen the
hearts
of everyone they meet.
"Though they were both quite nervous when they first came into us, little by little they have started to come out of their shells and are now looking to complete their band line-up with loving new owners'.
Sonny Jim
Sonny Jim is an ex-racing greyhound, and has been living at
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Sonny Jim is an ex-racing greyhound,
Credit: Battersea Dogs Home
The four-year-old pet can be shy at first, but his bouncy and affectionate personality soon shines through.
Like most ex-racers, Sonny has a chase instinct, so he needs to be on a lead and muzzled when out and about, but he is very comfortable with this.
Gina
Crossbreed
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When she was found, Gina was living in a cage
Credit: RSPCA
When she was found, the five-year-old canine was living in a cage where she was unable to stand, and had very little experience of the outside world.
The pooch has been adopted twice already, but was both times returned to the RSPCA due to separation anxiety, and is still on the hunt for a family to show her love and affection.
Kevin
When seven-year-old Cane Corso Kevin first arrived at RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre, he was incredibly thin and week, and he has been getting care and treatment for the past 700 days.
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Kevin has been in the care of the RSPCA for 700 days
Credit: RSCPA
Anna White, an RSPCA staff member who looks after Kevin said: "Super sweet, super playful, and super cuddly. Kevin is our gorgeous sweetheart who just wants love and attention.
"He is a big boy and doesn't understand how strong he can be, gentle but a giant, and can be strong on the lead so his new owner will need to be able to hold him well.'
Lulu
Eight-year-old crossbreed Lulu was rescued by the RSPCA as part of an
investigation
, and has spent more than a year in total being cared for by the charity's
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Lulu is desperate for a forever home
Credit: RSPCA
The adorable pooch is house-trained, travels well in the car, and is happy to be left alone for a few hours.
She would love a forever home with a secure garden, and with careful management, can be introduced to other dogs.
Princess
German Shepherd cross lab Princess arrived at
with a broken leg, after her owner was unable to afford treatment.
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Princess arrived at the RSPCA with a broken leg
Credit: RSPCA
The two-year-old has since had surgery, and has been looking for an adult-only forever home since February.
Despite being described by RSPCA staff as an "absolute joy" and "highly intelligent", she has so far been overlooked, and has watched countless furry friends get rehomed before her.
Mika
Mika was rescued by
The five-year-old Akita, who has been searching for a home for more than a year, would need to be the only animal, and would be suitable to live with children of secondary school age.
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Mika has been described as a 'cuddle monster'
Credit: RSPCA
Katy Darelli, Animal Centre Manager, said: 'She is a big, strong, powerful girl but she is a real cuddle monster. She really does love people.
'She has watched so many of her furry friends find their perfect match before her - and we just don't want to see her spend one day longer than he needs to in kennels.
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