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Dog finally finds her forever home after spending more than four years in Scots charity's kennels
Skye is living life to the full after finding her forever home after more than 1,500 days in Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's kennels.
A lucky dog has now found her forever home – after more than four years in the care of a Scots charity.
Skye had spent 1,548 days in kennels at Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre.
But she has finally been rehomed and living her life to the full.
Staff at the centre, which is at Dovecotewells near Glencaple, said they had been 'dreaming' for years about sharing news that Skye had found a home.
The team also shared a post on Facebook from Skye's new family, who said that rescuing Skye had been 'the highlight of our year'.
The post said: 'We were looking for a new rescue and just by chance I stumbled across the Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre website, where I was greeted by the beautiful, smiley face of Skye and instantly fell in love.
'Despite not meeting all of her criteria I knew she was meant for us, so reached out to the centre and asked if they would consider us, and thankfully they were willing to listen. We live a very long way away, but once we'd met her and she accepted us, the staff were brilliant at expediting their processes, without cutting any corners to make sure we were genuinely what Skye needed.
'Skye is a testament to the dedication, care and love of all the staff, volunteers, and trustees of DGCRC. Many rescues would have washed their hands of a dog like Skye, or, at best, accepted that she was going to be a lifelong resident.
'But the team at DGCRC never, ever gave up hope for Skye and did everything they could to help her. From organising specialist training and behaviour support, to hearing and pain control tests. They helped her thrive, and most importantly, kept believing that somewhere, somehow, her forever home was waiting for her.
'Skye definitely has a lot of challenges to overcome, but we already know that she's going to be worth every single second of effort. She's such a sunny and happy girl, and we're so glad that she's part of our family. She's here to stay.
'If you are thinking of rescuing a dog, please don't overlook the long term residents. They're just as deserving of a sofa to call their own, and will repay your efforts many times over with love, loyalty and cuddles. And remember, if you rescue one dog, you're actually changing the lives of two - the one you welcome into your family, and the lucky dog who takes their place in the rescue, ready to find a home of their own.'
For more information about Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue – including to donate or see the dogs they are currently looking after - visit their website.
