Adorable dog Bruno baffles rescue centre staff as no one wants to adopt him

Workers at a rescue centre are left perplexed after struggling to rehome a lovable Lurcher.

The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home (CDCH) is putting out a heartfelt appeal for Bruno - a handsome, affectionate pooch who has been in the centre's care since November 2024. Despite his loving nature, Bruno has only received three adoption enquiries in over seven months, none of which led to a new home.

The Lurcher, aged two years and four months, is adored by staff and volunteers at CDCH. Described as a "vest for life" kind of dog, he thrives on human affection, loves cuddles on the sofa, and melts hearts with his waggy-tailed greetings and gentle kisses at open days.

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His charm and sweetness have made him a firm favourite with visiting families, and the team can't understand why he continues to be overlooked.

"Bruno truly is a people's dog," says Shannon Clark, animal care assistant. "He'd thrive in a family environment and would be a great companion for children. He's affectionate, loyal, and simply wants to be around people who will love him back."

Like many dogs in their care, Bruno has faced a few behavioural hurdles - namely, barrier frustration. This means he can be reactive on the lead when he sees other dogs, simply because he's frustrated he can't greet them properly.

With patience and consistent training, Bruno has already made several canine friends at the centre and enjoys going on walks with them.

"Barrier frustration is very manageable with the right guidance," explains Ebony Poole, animal operations lead. "Bruno has made good progress. He just needs a family willing to continue that journey with him. In return, he’ll give you his whole heart."

Due to his sweet and friendly temperament, Bruno could happily live with children aged 8 and over. He must be adopted as a lone dog and not housed with cats.

CDCH is urging potential adopters to look beyond initial labels and see the loyal, cuddly, people-loving soul behind Bruno's wagging tail. "After months of waiting, it's time Bruno finds the home he so deeply deserves," they added.

Meanwhile, the RSPCA has today released shocking new figures that show a massive 33% annual increase in cruelty reports to the charity during the summer period - fuelling fears of another crisis this year.

The animal welfare charity has released the startling new statistics as part of its Summer Cruelty Campaign - showing the side of this season which many people don't see - when animal cruelty reports peak.

In June, July and August last year the RSPCA took 34,401 cruelty calls to their emergency line - compared to 25,887 the year before - up by a third. On average it took 374 reports of cruelty against animals every single day during this period or one call every two minutes the line was open.

Could you be Bruno's second chance? Visit www.cdch.org.uk or contact the centre directly to find out more