It comes as the Dogs Trust revealed it has received more than 32,000 handover enquiries so far this year from owners who say they are unable to care for their pets, which is the third year of a row it has hit those heights.
Dogs Trust has been linked to the famous ‘A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas’ for almost 50 years since it was penned by the charity’s team in 1978 because of the number of dogs bought as Christmas gifts and then abandoned in January.
It no longer sees a large number of pet-shop bought puppies handed over in January but the last three years have been some of the busiest on record for Dogs Trusts.
Jasper with his favourite tennis ball (Image: Dogs Trust Glasgow)
In 2022 it received over 50,000 handover requests, with a further 45,000 last year and over 32,000 so far this year.
One of those dogs who are available to people is seven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Jasper, who needs to be the only pet in his new home and could live with children aged 16 and over.
The tenacious terrier loves playing with toys and learning new tricks, with the tennis ball in particular a favourite of his. He has been undergoing training which is hoped will continue when he find a new hope.
He has also recently enjoyed fun days out of his kennel climbing hills and enjoying beach walks with his great friend Canine Carer Mairi. Â
Claire Cairney, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Glasgow says: “Christmas is fast approaching, and we are hoping to find forever homes for as many dogs as possible ahead of the festive season.
“While the Dogs Trust team will make sure that the dogs in our care over Christmas are well looked after, with festive treats and gifts galore, we all know there’s nowhere quite like home.
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“We are certain that there is a fantastic forever home for each and every one of our dogs, and we’d like to see as many as possible settled in their new happy places ahead of Christmas.
“Jasper is a wonderful lad who enjoys playing, is eager to learn and loves a snuggle with his favourite people.Â
“While he can be a little worried in new situations or by new people, once the bond has been made, you will see his affectionate side. He is looking for a home with an experienced family who have had a rescue dog before or have experience sharing their life with a terrier.Â
“Now is the time for this happy and friendly boy to meet his special someone to share the rest of his life with.Â
“Welcoming a dog into your home is a wonderful experience, but it requires commitment, both in terms of time and money. We work closely with prospective adopters to ensure they’re fully prepared to welcome one of our dogs into their home, and our team carefully matches each dog with a family and home that suits them best.
“And our care doesn’t stop at rehoming – we offer ongoing support and guidance to owners throughout their dog’s life. At Dogs Trust, our dogs are part of the family for life, not just for Christmas.”
