Toyah finds forever home after 500 days
The team at Mount Noddy Animal Centre is celebrating after it successfully rehomed a German shepherd which had been at the centre for more than 500 days.
Toyah arrived at Mount Noddy in April 2019 after she was transferred by an inspector due to behavioural issues that caused concern for the previous owners, resulting in her being muzzled for long periods and housed in the garden.
She needed extensive care, training and management to prepare her for a new home and behaviour and welfare advisor Sarah Carden created a training and management plan, while the centre also called in other behavioural experts to provide additional support.
Toyah was transformed from a nervous dog that appeared aggressive to being welcoming and friendly, and she is now living with her new owners following a careful settling-in process.
Susan Botherway, animal centre manager, said: “Toyah is a firm favourite with the whole team of staff and volunteers at Mount Noddy and although we’ll miss her, we’re thrilled that she’s found a new home.
“We’ve kept in touch with the adopters to monitor her progress and make sure they have all the advice andsupport needed, but Toyah has settled in beautifully. We believe she will be very happy and thrive with her new family, and that’s always the most rewarding part of our work.”
Mount Noddy recently launched a major fundraising campaign to address the shortfall due to the closure of its retail outlets during lockdown – visit www. rspcasussexchichester.org.uk to find out more.