ID No.: D.24.25

Age: 1 year old

Sex: Male

Breed: Miniature Yorkshire Terrier

Colour: Black and Tan

Reason In: Sign over - I cannot be rehomed to the area of St Budeaux, as this is where I came from.

Can I live with Dogs?

No - I am looking for a home as the only dog.

Can I live with Cats?

No - I am looking for a home with no cats birds or other small animals.

Can I live with Children?

Yes - I am suitable to live with a family with older children (15+). This applies to visiting children as well

Oh hello there. This is my first time writing about myself so please bear with me.

I arrived at Gables very worried and anxious as I have previously lived a very sheltered life. Due to their disability my last owner didn’t take me out and about very much which has left me frightened of the outside world. My owners gave me up because I was very vocal, but this is likely to have been because my exercise needs were not being met and I was frustrated by that. Since being here at Gables I have been very lucky to be able to go home with a member of staff who has been working really hard to boost my confidence and she me that the world can be a good and happy place to be. She says I only bark when I hear noises outside. Previously, exercise for me was mostly just the back garden and I’ve discovered how much I love going for walks, but only in quiet places or I get too worried. I love chasing birds, my cheeky side is really starting to show.

Sophie, my foster mum, says I’m such a good house guest as I’m very clean and tidy. I love playing with all the little toys she brought home for me, my carrot is the absolute best and my favourite place to snuggle up is inside the jumper that my favourite human is wearing.  I’ve built a really strong bond with Sophie and her partner and I know in time I will be able to do the same with my new owner, but it might just take a little while for me to trust you. I’m looking for a quiet home with no more than 2 people to give me a better chance at creating strong bonds.

I get really really really distressed when I’m left on my own, even just because my favourite person has gone to the toilet. I suffer with severe separation related issues and my new owners must have experience with this to help me through it. This does mean I will need to have someone with me at all times until I feel ready to go it alone. Because I’m anxious around strangers I can be nervous around seeing the vet and therefore I can become snappy. I will need to wear a muzzle in the future when I need to have any treatment or veterinary visits.

I am looking for a quiet home with someone who has owned nervous dogs before. I am easily overwhelmed and will need patient, compassionate and understanding people who can support me while I adjust to my new home. I have a lot of love to give and a cheeky character underneath this frightened exterior. I can’t wait to find the right people who can continue to bring me out of my shell. If you have the experience then I would love to know more about you.