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ITV News
19-05-2025
- General
- ITV News
Three hundred days in care and still no forever home for Lola Lou
Staff at a West Sussex kennels are looking for a new owner for one of their dogs, after she was stood up at a speed-dating event. Dogs Trust Shoreham opened its doors for a special event in hopes of finding a forever home for Lola Lou, a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, who has spent almost 300 days in the charity's care. It was organised so potential adopters could spend one-on-one time with Lola Lou, meaning they could get to know the dog before adopting her. Despite her warm welcome, no one came to meet her. Staff at the trust have not lost hope however, and say they are determined to give her story a happy ending, sharing her story on Instagram. Michaela Wells, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham, said: "It was a disappointing day for the team - we were so excited to showcase Lola Lou's wonderful personality, and it was heartbreaking to see her waiting with no one to meet her! "But we haven't lost hope. She has so much love to give, and we know the right person is out there. We just need to help her find them." The trust says Lola Lou is looking for a pet-free home, with any children being of secondary-school age and needs access to a secure, private garden where she can enjoy her outdoor time.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
No forever home for dog after Sussex speed dating event
A speed dating event organised for a dog who has spent almost a year in an adoption centre has failed to find her a new home. Lola Lou, a nine-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, has lived for almost 300 days at the Dogs Trust in Shoreham in West event was organised for prospective adopters to "spend some one-on-one time" with her "to showcase the loving, playful side that her photos simply don't capture", according to the charity.A spokesperson said: "Sadly, despite her wagging tail and warm welcome, no one came to meet her." "While the day didn't go as hoped, the team remains determined to help her story have a happy ending." The rehoming centre have shared Lola Lou's story on Instagram and it has been viewed over 5,600 times charity said: "She thrives on human companionship and would love to be at the heart of someone's world." Michaela Wells, assistant manager, said: "It was a disappointing day for the team."We were so excited to showcase Lola Lou's wonderful personality, and it was heartbreaking to see her waiting with no one to meet her."She has so much love to give, and we know the right person is out there. We just need to help her find them."
