A SOMERSET dog that has been in the care of the RSPCA for 150 days (five months) is still awaiting an offer of a home, after being rescued by an inspector.
The 11-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, Tyson, came into RSPCA Brent Knoll’s care after he was left behind when his owner fled domestic violence.
“Staff are eager to find a loving home for him; however Tyson hasn’t received even one application form expressing an interest in rehoming him,” says a spokesperson for the charity.
A member of the Somerset RSPCA branch, Katy Darelli, said, “It’s such a shame that Tyson has been overlooked by potential adopters. We have waved off a number of other rescue animals to their forever homes but still this poor lad is still patiently waiting. He is a superstar and is adored by all the staff and volunteers so we are so surprised he hasn’t been snapped up. He hasn’t had a single application.
“Tyson has arthritis in his elbow but this is well managed and doesn’t stop him enjoying lots of fun, enrichment and walks with the team. He is also a regular at tea break and loves all the extra attention and treats.
“Tyson is looking for a home ideally as the only dog but a home with an existing dog would be considered providing the dogs are compatible on introduction. He has never lived with cats but is good with children although is very bouncy so a home with adults or with secondary school age children would be ideal.”
If you think you can offer Tyson a home, you can find out more by going to his profile on the RSPCA website https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/north-somerset-branch/findapet/details/TYSON_ASSISTED_ADOPT/BSA2124709/rehome
The RSPCA has found loving new homes for more than 19,000 animals in a decade in Somerset, with the remarkable rehoming feat revealed to mark the charity’s 200th birthday in 2024.
The charity has come a long way since 1824 – when founding members of the charity met in a coffee shop in London determined to change animals’ lives, creating the then SPCA and sparking an animal welfare movement that spread around the world.
Now – as the RSPCA enters its landmark 200th anniversary year – the charity wants to inspire a one million strong movement for animals. To get involved for animals, seewww.rspca.org.uk/200
