Manchester's loneliest dogs! Heartbreak as pooches spend over a YEAR in shelter combined

TWO DOGS that have spent over a year at a canine shelter combined are on the lookout for their perfect owner match.

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Young lurcher Gino will have spent a year at Manchester Dogs’ Home come May. Just behind him is Diesel, who took up residence at the shelter in August last year. Together, they have spent 15 months waiting to be chosen at the rescue.

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Gino, still a precocious puppy, wound up at the centre through “no fault of his own”, and the Dogs’ Home staff believe he could make the perfect addition to the right household.

He is an energetic young dog, known for his character and being a typical lurcher.

A delightfully friendly puppy, he “often finds it hard to contain his enthusiasm and may forget his manners when meeting you for the first time”, staff commented.

He will soon calm down and reacts well to being offered treats, they said.

Diesel and Gino

Together, they have spent 15 months waiting to be chosen at the rescue (Image: Manchester Dogs' Home)

He is a great candidate for training because of these traits.

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Dogs’ Home employees added he gets on well with most other dogs, but may occasionally bark at ones he feels less affinity with.

Staff advised: "He would suit an active home who can bring the fun side out of him and make a fuss of him, whilst also teaching him appropriate behaviour."

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Gino

Gino, still a precocious puppy, wound up at the centre through 'no fault of his own' (Image: Manchester Dogs' Home)

He can get along well with children, but they should be over 14 years old due to his exuberance.

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Homes with any other pets, including other dogs, will likely not be a good match.

He is unable to live with cats or any other small, furry animals.

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Diesel

Like Gino, he will fit better in a home without children (Image: Manchester Dogs' Home)

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A husky crossbreed, Dogs’ Home staff believe he could be a rewarding pet with affection to give in spades.

He was brought to the shelter from the streets in August, and is yet to be welcomed into a new home.

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After his experiences, he is somewhat apprehensive of the unknown and unfamiliar, and staff have been working to integrate him back into the world.

Staff said: "He is quite nervous of the big wide world and we are socialising him as much as possible to show him life isn’t that scary after all."

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He will thrive in a household with knowledge of how to raise huskies, who would dedicate themselves to a bit of training for the poor canine.

Like Gino, he will fit better in a home without children, and one without cats.

Plan for When You’re Not There. Make sure your pets are provided for during those long hours when you’re away. Dr. Becker suggests technological options. “DOGTV has stimulation and relaxation channels, and there are apps that control contraptions that talk to your pet, or dispense treats. Pheromone sprays can also reduce anxiety, creating that kumbaya atmosphere.” And, of course, daycare and dog walkers are a great way to enrich your pet’s day. “Know someone who wants exercise? Maybe they’ll walk your dog.”

An excitable pup, any young people in the household will need to be over 16 years old.

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