Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Animal charity holds Staffie Awareness Week
THE Scottish SPCA is celebrating its annual Staffie Awareness Week.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is inviting people along to its Petterden-based centre to meet the Staffies in its care to see how affectionate and lovable they are.
Angus, Fife and Tayside animal rescue and rehoming centre manager Elliot Hay said: “Last year we rehomed more Staffies than any other breed but we’re always looking to do more to raise awareness of the breed.
“For a bit of fun a few of our Staffies will have bandanas on, and we’re encouraging anyone with any questions about rehoming to have a chat with a member of staff about how wonderful Staffies are.”
Frazer the Staffie was rehomed about seven years ago by one of the charity’s animal rescue officers, Ben Soutar.
Ben said: “We love Frazer’s unusual coat and that he is a very affectionate dog who wants to be with us all the time.
“He reminds me a bit of a cat as he follows the sun around the living room and is happiest when tucked up under a blanket.
“We often call him ‘commando dog’ because he likes to crawl along the ground on his belly with his back legs sprawled out behind him!”
Ben added: “Staffies make amazing pets!”
Anyone who has already rehomed a Staffie from the charity can share their story using the hashtag #StaffieEverAfter on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Those i nterested i n giving a Staffie a new home can visit the Scottish SPCA website at scottishspca. org or call their local centre on 03000 999 999.
Staffie Awareness Week runs until Sunday.