Adopt a dog Sussex: 'Goofy' rescue dog has spent nearly half his life waiting for a home

Rescue dog Keanu was adopted at five-months-old after being rescued from the streets of Romania.

Sadly, he found himself looking for a home once again when his family welcomed a new baby into their lives, according to charity People’s Animal Welfare Society (PAW Society).

The charity is now desperately seeking a patient home for Keanu ahead of his one-year anniversary in foster care.

A spokesperson for PAW Society said: “It’s heartbreaking that a dog as lovely as Keanu is struggling to find a home.

"He arrived in his foster home a broken shell of a dog who was extremely fearful. He has come on leaps and bounds during his time in foster and so deserves to finally settle down in his own home.”

PAW Society said Keanu is struggling to find a home because he has a ‘bite history’, which ‘instantly reduces his prospects’.

The charity added: “When he was less than a year old, Keanu gave a warning bite to someone he was fearful of. His body language had been ignored and he had not been advocated for - he would have felt as though he had no other choice.

"With proper management and respect, he has not bitten since. With his history, he is looking for a home with experienced people who are willing to take advice.”

Despite his sad history, Keanu is described by his foster carer as a ‘beautiful boy with a goofy personality’.

He ‘idolises’ the two large dogs in his foster home, and could live alongside another confident and playful canine.

PAW Society added: “The progress Keanu has made since his return is incredible and down to the patience, understanding and confidence his foster carer has with him.

"His new family will need to be willing to learn with him and must meet him a few times to build trust.”

Keanu is currently in foster care in Burgess Hill but can be adopted anywhere in the UK.

For more information about Keanu, view his full profile at: www.pawsocietyuk.org/keanu.

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