Buckinghamshire RSCPA centre hope to find an old dog a new home
Maxy has been unlucky in life so far
Buckinghamshire RSPCA staff are hoping to help an old dog get rehomed.
Today is Maxy's 10th birthday and staff and the Blackberry Farm Animal Centre in Buckinghamshire and hoping to gift him a new home.
He has now spent nearly 500 days at the centre, after arriving with his best friend Skyla in December 2019.
Maxy had spent his whole life working as a guard dog on a scrapyard, he had never been walked and was overweight.
Lauren Atkins, who is taking care of Maxy, said:
“Maxy and Skyla had spent their whole lives living in a yard. Skyla was elderly and had a lot of health problems when she arrived here.
"We tried our best to help her but, in the end, she was so poorly that vets felt the only and kindest option was to put her to sleep.
“Maxy loved her so much, they were inseparable. When we lost her he was lost and found himself on his own for, what we believe, was the first time ever.
"He’s struggled ever since we lost Skyla and our behaviour team have been working with him to help prepare him for a new home.”
Since then, Maxy has made some friends at the Kennel but is left heartbroken when they're rehomed and he is showing early signs of arthritis.
Despite his arthritis he enjoys a run around the garden and loves to play. He doesn’t let it slow him down but also enjoys snoozing in his crate or watching the world go by from the comfort of his bed.
Lauren explained:
“Maxy does find it difficult socialising but has made strong bonds with some dogs he’s met during his time here.
“Unfortunately, he ends up heartbroken again when they get rehomed and he is overlooked once more. That’s why we’re desperate to find him a family to show him the love he deserves.
"Unfortunately he’s been under-socialised and finds it difficult interacting with some dogs. We’ve been working on this and he has improved vastly but we feel he’d be best suited to experienced owners who live in a quiet, rural area where he can enjoy going for walks without encountering lots of dogs.
"We’ve had lots of success muzzle training and he’s happy wearing this out and about. Despite a lifetime as a guard dog, Maxy absolutely adores people.
"He greets everyone with slobbery kisses and is a real cuddle monster who will make a wonderful companion for the right person. It really is his turn for a happy ever after.”
Find out more about Maxy on his online profile or contact the Blackberry Farm team by calling 0300 123 0752 or emailing blackberryfarm@rspca.org.uk.