Rodney, 9 month old Great Dane X Staffie needs home!

His story: Rodney was found stray in London

Salient points: Great Dane possibly cross Staffie An older puppy who has had very little training or socialisation offered to him.

Advert: Rodney or 'Rodders' a 9 - 10 month old pup. A cartoon character straight from 'Only Fools and Horses'! He is lanky and perhaps still growing! A big clumsey older pup who is so well meaning and finding it hard to bring it all together with his current skill-deficit, but getting there. Rodney needs a family to love and one who loves him in return and can offer him the benefit of their experience to guide him through. Rodney's owners would need to be confident with the management of a large dog, who obviously never had regular lead walks and is a novice. Definitely the pup that just grew and grew! Rodney is neutered, chipped and vax'd. Currently kennelled in the Croydon Area.

Rodney is a comedian and will have you in stitches. He is extremely loving and very responsive to attention. As his trade mark, he has a backside with tail attached which moves from one side to the other, a bit like an articulated lorry! Just look at the face! We ask you, the beauty and innocence. Rodders is getting used to kennel life and meeting dogs nicely through their doors. Currently managed on a harness and once into his walk settles and is so curious about everything around him. He is becoming more relaxed around dogs and learning not to rush up like a stallion rearing with excitement. Oh Rodney Trotter ... where is your Dell boy, Uncle Albert and Raquel?!

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

I'd met Rodney before, but not had the chance to walk him so yesterday was the day.

He is a big lad so I braced myself to be dragged like a steam train, but how wrong was I I Took him out on a collar and lead and after his initial excitement and glee to be out and about, I found him to be easily manageable. In fact after a few minutes I had a slack lead. Yes he is interested in everything and keen to have a good sniff and look around, but he is just one big lollopy puppy! Receptive to commands and easily controlled he just needs the formal training that he hasn't had so far. What a sweet natured boy.

Taome, Lynne and I are sure Rodney is Staffie x Greyhound. He has the Greyhound under carriage.

Him and I ... him giving paw, me giving treats ... how could I resist!











I thought of him as I fell asleep smiling last night. Alas, he is still looking for a foster home or forever home.

What a gorgeous boy

I hope he finds a forever home really soon x0x0x

He is gorgeous. I think he sits like a boxer with his back legs

Hi!
My family and i have been looking for a dog as a family pet for ages and cant seem to find the one--Rodney seems like he could fit the bill--do you know how i can contact the people who have him please??

Regards
Paul

Hi Paul,
Try pm ing rescue remedies. They also have a website try looking under there public profile.

Good luck...he looks adorable x

Many thanks!--i used my pea brain and found them-doh! I have filled in the required forms and will let you know what happens????

Thanks Paul - will flag your post to our rehomer and ask her to look out for your questionnaire. Wish you luck.

Best wishes
Sharon

An update from one of our volunteers – Rodney is still looking for a foster home or forever home:

I picked up Rodney yesterday morning to take him for his day out. He hopped in the car no problem at all and sat patiently looking out of the back all the way to Richmond Park. Arrived at the park, opened the boot expecting him to be out like a shot, but he sat when I asked him and waited until I invited him out of the car. We went for a lovely walk down to Penn ponds as it was a hot day I thought he might like to have a wade in the water. He behaved impeccably, walking calmly on the lead like an old pro. We had one tiny incident where a husky dog approached us with his owner frantically shouting at me whether Rodney was ok with other dogs - then their dog growled at Rodney!! The injustice! Rodney didn’t so much as grumble back.

Walking back from the pond 4 fallow deer bolted across the path in front of us really close - I braced myself to be dragged, but I completely underestimated him - he just raised his head and watched them go.

After getting Rodney a drink I bought an ice cream and sat in the shade on the picnic tables to have a rest. His pleading little face meant that I gave him the vast majority of my ice cream (vanilla cornish ice cream - a really posh one). He was very funny - sitting beside me licking his (my) ice cream

We then went for another walk for the rest of the afternoon - came across all sorts of park activity - horses, bikes, deer, other dogs and he didn’t make a single mistake all day. He was incredible, especially considering he hasn’t done these things before. He was easy to manage, gentle on the lead and super affectionate all day long. We met with his identical twin who had just been rescued from Battersea, they stopped me as they wanted to know what Rodney’s mix was as they couldn’t work out their dogs mix. Had a long chat with them while Rodney sat patiently by my side. They said as they left that they couldn’t believe what a sweet nature he had and how good he was. They gave him a couple of dog treats and he was so gentle taking them.

I am a huge Rodney fan, but even I couldn’t believe how easy he was. Literally no trouble at all! Dropped him off at 4:30pm just as his supper was being served. Such a lovely day.
I wish so much I could take him home.

This big gangly puppy is going to make someone very happy. He is coming on a treat and with a little more training he has great potential. Very responsive and such a handsome dog - would imagine him making someone smile with his antics on a daily basis. Ssshhhh, don't tell anyone, but Jilly's heart strings were twanging for England – she thought he was great too! Here's hoping someone spots him soon ....

Rodney saying 'Hi' to the horses:











For Rodney not much beats a nice roll in the grass after a good walk!




Rodney is in kennels and looking for a foster home or his forever home.