‘Please don’t leave Benny in the lurch’
A DOG who has spent eight years at a rescue centre is searching for a new home.
Benny, who is around nine or 10 years old, has been condemned to a loveless life through no fault of his own.
The poor animal arrived at Lurcher Link Rescue, near Halifax, in January 2013 after suffering neglect.
He was underweight with worms and covered in scars and calluses from laying on the cold ground.
However, he has been described as a loyal and faithful companion who just needs somebody to give him some love.
Volunteer dog walkers at Lurcher Link Rescue says he is a “star and a real sweetie” who “was great on the lead and loves cuddles”.
Another admirer said: “We met Benny and walked him. He pulled a little at first, but was well behaved once he understood not to do it.
“He’s a nice looking lad, with a lovely, fun-loving nature. He was quite alert a lot of the time, watching what was going on across in the surrounding fields. He was attentive though and willing to please.”
Although Benny has never found a permanent home, he has been on trial periods with prospective owners.
However, these didn’t work out because he struggles with being left alone.
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Rescue spokesperson said: “He’d thrive in a home where there’s someone around most of the time as he finds it hard to be left.
“He needs the company of people and other dogs to feel secure and happy in the world.
“He’ll reward his new owners with boundless affection and loyalty. He’s a real favourite in the kennels as he’s just so endearing and loving.”
Lurcher Link Rescue has been running since 2003 and has saved nearly 1,000 lurchers from being put to sleep.
A statement on their website reads: “The aim of Lurcher Link is to help lurchers in distress. Both through Lurcher Link rescue itself and by acting as a point of contact for rescues, dog wardens, vets, stray centres and the public.
“Many lurchers are destroyed because stray pounds are full and their local rescues have no room.
“Yet in other parts of the country people are looking for lurchers to rehome and because of this we act as a kind of ‘dating agency’ for lurchers, trying to find the right dog for the right family, from any rescue, to make space for other lurchers to come into rescue and to save these dogs from being euthanised.
“We also act as advisors to people who are newcomers to lurchers, have behavioural problems with their dogs or just need to share their lurchery problems.”
To enquire about Benny, or any other lurchers at the centre visit: lurcher-link.org/