He only has love to give – but he keeps being overlooked by potential owners.
Little Angelo, a crossbreed, has been taken in by Oakwood Dog Rescue in Hull, who are now offering him a second chance at life.
The 10-month-old started out life in a Romanian kill shelter – and didn’t know human kindness until the Oakwood team stepped up to help him.
A statement reads: “Several months ago, we had a plea from a volunteer rescuer in Romania stating that there were 13 extremely vulnerable puppies in the shelter that were going to struggle to make it through their harsh winter with minimal shelter and minimal food.
“We agreed to take the two most vulnerable which was Angelo and his very skinny friend Lewis, who has now been adopted.”
As Angelo has never lived in a home, he would need an understanding owner who can guide him through the transition process and continue teaching him basic training.
The statement adds: “Angelo does enjoy playing with other dogs but unfortunately has some guarding traits that have started to escalate. He will guard food, toys, bedding, anything he doesn’t want the other dog near and he will chase them off aggressively / start a fight. For this reason, we can not allow Angelo to live in a home with a resident dog. He could have dog friends though for play dates / walks.
“Angelo is untested with cats but from his behaviour with other dogs, we are not looking to cat test him.”
Commenting on his rehoming appeals on Facebook, one user said: “I want to kiss that nose. He’s just so darn cute.”
Another user added: “I love his little face and smile.” A third user said: “He’s gorgeous. I hope he finds his forever home soon.” One more user added: “Look at his wee smile.”
Oakwood Dog Rescue has been helping to rehome unwanted dogs since 2009, mainly working to rescue those living a life of misery in Romania.
A statement reads: “The rescue helps all dogs they can, of any breed, where they come from in the world or age including those with special needs or behaviour issues.
“The goal is to rehabilitate and re-home them to loving homes, where they can live out the rest of their years in a happy, loving environment.
“Great things can be achieved with the help of our many generous supporters working together towards a common goal, creating more happiness for every dog that ends up at Oakwood Dog Rescue.”
If you’re interested in rehoming Aneglo, or any other dogs at Oakwood Dog Rescue, contact their team via adoptions@oakwooddogrescue.co.uk.