Heartbreak for rescue dog 'back at square one' after 2 homes fall through and 500-day wait

Heartbreak for rescue dog 'back at square one' after 2 homes fall through and 500-day wait

Poor Charlie has been waiting for a forever home for almost 500 days (Image: RSPCA) The RSPCA is hoping it will be third time lucky for the five-year-old crossbreed (Image: RSPCA)“He’s come such a long way from the scared and nervous dog he was when he arrived at the centre back in January 2021.

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

The Government confirmed the figures on Wednesday, with Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue promising Ireland will continue to operate an open-door policy for Ukrainians and their pets.

Wales's loneliest dog? Heartbreak as rescue dog overlooked in kennels for 450 days

Wales's loneliest dog? Heartbreak as rescue dog overlooked in kennels for 450 days

Since then, the three-year-old border collie has built up her confidence in the care of the RSPCA.But poor Ellie is still waiting to be picked by adopters at the charity's Bryn-y-Maen Animal Centre in Upper Colwyn Bay. Ellie and another dog called Charlie at the RSPCA's Newport Animal Centre are the only two pooches from the barn who have not found forever homes and are the RSPCA's longest staying residents in Wales.

Heartbreak as unwanted rescue dog still waiting to be picked after 400 days in kennels

Heartbreak as unwanted rescue dog still waiting to be picked after 400 days in kennels

Charlie is still waiting for a forever home after more than 400 days in kennels (Image: RSPCA)Newport Animal Centre manager Nikki Tutton said: “We know there is so much love out there for Charlie who is such a cheeky chappy who really has transformed since he first came to us all those months ago.“We have got to know him so well over the past year and a bit, and he is going to make such a wonderful companion.

'Ball of fun' dog struggling to find forever home after being found wounded and alone

'Ball of fun' dog struggling to find forever home after being found wounded and alone

(Image: Wild at Heart Foundation) Charlie was found wounded on the streets of Lebanon .(Image: Wild at Heart Foundation) Charlie would enjoy a home in the countryside.

Couple spent £250 treating their cockapoo who swallowed a thong

Couple spent £250 treating their cockapoo who swallowed a thong

Naughty Charlie Bear (Picture: Kennedy News and MediaAn Instagram-famous pup with a penchant for his owners’ underwear had to be taken to the vets after eating a thong.Charlie Bear, a three-year-old cockapoo, cost his owners Helen Morgan and David Ferry £250 in vet bills after swallowing to undergarment whole.

Dog found drowning in river with rock tied to neck finds ‘forever home’

Dog found drowning in river with rock tied to neck finds ‘forever home’

Bella was cared for by the RSPCA for 15 months before she found her forever home (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS) Bella with her new owners Maggie Mellish and Charlie Douglas (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS) Bella was reunited with her rescuers Jane Harper and Joanne Bellamy at the RSPCA centre (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS).

The Pack review – Amazon’s canine Olympics is pawsitively absurd

The Pack review – Amazon’s canine Olympics is pawsitively absurd

And it has a dozen dogs, who, Vonn assures us earnestly – despite one partner describing herself as the “momager” of Charlie, a schnoodle who has appeared in a number of videos and ads – “are NOT professionals.

Pets and pandemic: Mental Health and pandemic: Pets provide a great way to de-stress during lockdown

Pets and pandemic: Mental Health and pandemic: Pets provide a great way to de-stress during lockdown

Actress Sai Pallavi's sister Pooja Kannan always wanted to own a pet but her parents and sister would have none of it.Photographer Richard Antony, who had an iguana named Rango and a miniature pinscher, Charlie, welcomed three more pets into his life after the lockdown was declared.

Owner's heartbreaking obituary for golden retriever sweeps internet

Owner's heartbreaking obituary for golden retriever sweeps internet

Sallie Gregory Hammet wrote an obituary for her golden retriever Charlie after he passed away from cancer.Sallie Gregory Hammet wrote an obituary in the style of a classic newspaper for her golden retriever Charlie.

'Best boy': Glorious obituary for golden retriever touches hearts everywhere

'Best boy': Glorious obituary for golden retriever touches hearts everywhere

Charlie's obituary, which mentions his love of "the beach, car rides, bananas, and socks," went viral on Twitter.It’s been liked over 108,000 times, and more than 3,000 people have commented, sharing condolences and photos of pets getting extra love or deceased dogs who will be greeting Charlie on the other side.

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

The research team from Sweden’s Lund University and the Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary studied three dogs – Kevin, Delfi and Charlie – who were trained to identify which of two identical four-inch wide objects had been heated to around 12 degrees warmer than room temperature.

Dog walker accused of losing pets who ‘were found dead’ to face court

Dog walker accused of losing pets who ‘were found dead’ to face court

April Lock was also devastated after hearing her dogs had gone missing (Picture: SWNS) Ralph (L) and Charlie were in Louise’s care while April went to Spain (Picture: SWNS)April, of Streetly, West Midlands, said: ‘We want justice for the dogs.

If Charlie can, you can

If Charlie can, you can

Covered in blood after a gruesome accident, which crushed his right hind leg completely, he was barely able to open his eyes.One day, children from the Spastics Society visited the shelter and we were astounded to see the way Charlie bonded with them.

Hero dog who saved countless lives is given doggy-OBE

Hero dog who saved countless lives is given doggy-OBE

Border collie Charlie, who died in 2017, has been awarded a pet OBE (Picture: BNPS)His other achievements include locating the body of a murder victim buried in a large field in 2008 and finding a missing 90 year old dementia sufferer who had become disorientated and bogged down in mud.

I launched a TripAdvisor for dogs - something new was needed for owners

I launched a TripAdvisor for dogs - something new was needed for owners

If I couldn’t bring the dog, I simply wouldn’t go because the thought of leaving Charlie broke my heart.The best part about these is that Charlie gets to enjoy all these events and socialise, and now Minnie will, too – these dogs have a better social life than we do!

Man heartbroken by dog's death gets its face printed on prosthetic leg

Man heartbroken by dog's death gets its face printed on prosthetic leg

However, after making a special request to doctors when he was fitted with a £12,000 prosthetic left leg, experts were able to superimpose the pup’s face onto a computerised image on the limb – meaning Michael can still forever have Charlie walking by his side.

Couple eat dog food to make sure its quality is good enough

Couple eat dog food to make sure its quality is good enough

Highlights of the menu include lamb hotpot, braised beef, chicken casserole and turkey fricassee (Picture: Caters) All food gets tested to make sure there are all the necessary nutrients (Picture: Caters)Charlie previously worked at Pets at Home where he said he saw dog food being sprayed ‘to make it tasty so the dog will want to eat it’.

Blind golden retriever has 'Seeing Eye' puppy to help him out

Blind golden retriever has 'Seeing Eye' puppy to help him out

Charlie is an 11-year-old golden retriever who had to have both eyes removed due to glaucoma. Charlie, an 11-year-old golden retriever who is blind, gets around with some help from his puppy buddy, Maverick.

Man's best friend! Rescue puppy helps new owner beat diabetes - 'He has helped my SOUL!'

Man's best friend! Rescue puppy helps new owner beat diabetes - 'He has helped my SOUL!'

Long dog walks with Charlie have helped owner Ron Lightfoot reverse diabetes (Image: Dogs Trust) Ten-mile-a-day walks with Charlie the lurcher have been vital for helping the retired firefighter lose almost four stone and improve both his mental and physical health.

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