Looking forward to a new home - New owner sought by RSPA for Doberman dog Tyler
Last updated 1/24/2012 2:37:10 PM
New owner sought by RSPA for Doberman dog Tyler
While many of us are resolving to lose weight at this time of year, a lovable dog in the care of the RSPCA needs to put on a few pounds before he can make a fresh start with a new owner.
Tyler was signed over to the RSPCA's care via one of its inspectors and is currently being looked after by the organisation's West Hatch Animal and Willdlife Centre near Taunton in Somerset.
Staff are hoping to find Tyler a foster home where he can escape kennel life, which he finds stressful, and concentrate on gaining enough weight so he can go to a permanent home of his own.
Deputy manager at West Hatch, Anita Clark, explained: "Tyler is a nice dog but he has not had an easy start to his life and he really needs to be fostered so he can continue to gain weight and get more one-to-one attention. Once he has reached his ideal weight and the vet is happy to sign him off, then whoever is fostering him would have the opportunity to adopt him permanently if they wanted to."
Despite his slim figure, Tyler is a very strong dog on the lead so he is looking for a fosterer who has experience of large dog breeds, ideally Dobermanns. Someone who is at home for most of the day would be perfect as he gets worried when left.He also needs to go to a cat-free foster home with a reasonably large secure garden where he can burn off some energy -and due to his strength and bouncy nature, any children need to be teenage or older.
If you think you match the fosterer criteria above and are interested in fostering Tyler, please call RSPCA West Hatch Animal and Wildlife Centre on 0300 123 0747