Jakey, 6 year old Lurcher

History: Apparently the RSPCA removed 18 dogs into kennels and the owner has never been able to take them back. They were moved between kennels and stables and then back to kennels. The pack is down to 7 - and was eventually abandoned. Jakey is one of 6 litter mates; together all their life. He hasn't known an ordinary life; brilliant with dogs, but reserved with people, yet his curiosity and the need for affection soon brings him to you.

Salient points: Jakey needs 'rehabilitation' to get used to living in a house; being around household activities and noises, learning to be comfortable with human pack management and introduced into a healthy regime. He needs to live with at least another dog who can act as a role model showing Jakey the ropes e.g. reinforce his housetraining and be an anchor on walks outside. Jakey needs a secure garden, secure front door drill and on lead walks until he has gained confidence and trust, to stay close to his owners and not get scared with the unfamiliar and run off.

Advert: Jakey is a beautiful small lurcher. He has had a sad life, starved of individual attention and care. He needs to be given the opportunity to learn to live within a family setting and experience the many gifts of that love and care. Jakey needs to build a foundation; to join a family who already have a 'tutored dog', to be a companion to Jakey and show him what is expected of him and what fun there is to be had.

Jakey is good with dogs; this is his skilled area. Jakey is welcoming of human attention and care ... though a little 'shy'. He will be afraid of new situations and experiences. His new owners will need to identify with Jakey's predicament and have the patience to understand his needs and build his skill base. Jakey has just been groomed ... to remove his matted coat, pictures below show him as he was. He has also been neutered and his teeth cleaned. Kennelled in Croydon, Surrey. Jakey is now looking to come out of kennels and begin the slow process of acclimatisation into life outside 'jail' ... life inside the human heart.

"Please note that this dog is currently in kennels and is also available for foster until a 'forever' home is found"

hes gorgeous, both when scruffy and clipped!! hope he finds a great home soon!

Jakey has found his forever home!