'Loneliest Dog in the UK' Who Has Spent Over 7 Years in Shelters Deserves So Much Better
The Three Counties Rescue Centre in Bourne in the UK has had one very lonely shelter dog for an entire seven years. Bentley is a 8-year-old Great Dane-Greyhound mix and has a damaged tail, and deserves all the love and care in the world.
The idea of a dog being in a shelter this long is so heartbreaking.
The BBC reports that Bentley has never had a home and that "Other dogs have come and gone, but Bentley has just stayed.
"He is Britain’s loneliest dog, as no one comes to see him."
They are looking for a home with no other pets or small children, and that Bentley would be well suited for a retired person because "Although he looks big, he is quite the couch potato."
Sounds like the absolute perfect dog to binge watch Netflix with! Someone in the UK give Bentley a home!
What To Know Before Adopting a Dog
Adopting a dog, especially a dog that has spent weeks or months in a shelter, if an absolutely wonderful thing to do. But there are many important factors to take into consideration before you add a fur baby to your family, and they can include things like how much time do you have to spend with a dog? Do you work long hours? If you are gone most of the day it may be a good idea to adopt an older dog instead of a puppy who needs frequent attention and bathroom breaks.
Where you live. A larger dog may need a yard or close access to a park so they can have room to run, where a smaller dog may be better suited to apartment living.
Related: Adopted Dog Beams With Joy After Spending Half Her Life in the Shelter
What grooming requirements a dog has. Are you willing to shell out money for monthly grooming appointments or do you want a shorter hair breed dog who can do with the occasional bath?
Do you want a more playful dog, a dog that follows commands well, or a lazy dog? The AKC is such a wonderful resource for information on so many different dog breeds. You can also ask shelter volunteers what they would suggest for the best type of dog for your family. We are sure they'd love to match you with your forever friend.
If you are interested in donating, volunteering, or adopting your own cat or dog, please check with your local animal rescue, breed specific rescue, or Humane Society.
Bentley deserves such a wonderful home, hopefully with a retired person as the shelter requested. No dog deserves to be in a shelter that long.
If you would like more information about Bentley, you can view his website here.
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