Some dogs are harder than others to rehome – whether it’s because of their age (like George), size (like Wilbur) or the fact that they’re not considered ‘cute enough’.
While the more ‘fashionable’ pooches – such as Cockerpoos and Dachshunds – are often snapped up quick if they make it to an animal rescue, others aren't so lucky.
The crossbreeds often get left behind, and this is often the case for older dogs too, as most people will always opt for a more youthful pup.
Some charities have also spoken about how larger dogs struggle more than others to find a family who will accept them, due to their hard-to-handle size and the associated costs.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “The RSPCA has lots of larger dogs across the country who are looking for new homes, but due to their size and associated costs, it can be trickier to rehome bigger dogs.
"Large dogs means more food and sometimes more space, but they also have a huge amount of love to give.”
Each of the dogs below have been at a rescue centre for a considerable amount of time and have had very little interest, or even no interest at all.
For more information about any of these adorable dogs, please contact the animal rescue directly via the links below.
Find out more about Wilbur, Scoobie and Yogi, and Aimee.
5. Tally - Clymping Dog Sanctuary
Tally is a foxhound cross beagle who has never lived in a house before. This means, whenever she has been indoors, she has spent her time trying to find a way out. She is good with children over ten years old, as well as dogs. She cannot be rehomed with cats. Tally is in care at Clymping Dog Sanctuary. Photo: Clymping Dog Sanctuary
6. Aimee - Clymping Dog Sanctuary
Aimee, a seven-year-old Belgian Shepherd/Malinois cross, has been at Clymping Dog Sanctuary since June 2021. Despite being described as ‘extremely loving’, the rescue is struggling to find her a home. She has separation anxiety so her new owners must be around a lot of the time, and be willing to help her with this. She cannot live with other dogs or cats, but can live with children aged over 12 years old. She will need a secure garden with fences taller than six foot as she can jump very high. Photo: Clymping Dog Sanctuary
7. Wilbur - RSPCA Sussex West Branch
Wilbur is a resident at RSPCA Sussex West Branch who has been unable to find a home. The charity said he is 'a great lad', but life has not really thrown him the hand he deserves. He has spent much of his life living outside, or in kennels and so needs owners who can help settle him into their home. Wilbur struggles to express his frustration and so the rescue is only considering homes with experience of the breed and of positive reward based training. Wilbur will be a great addition to a rottweiler loving home, so do get in touch with the charity if you are looking for a laid back canine companion. Photo: RSPCA
8. Harry - Dogs Trust Shoreham
Harry is an energetic lurcher who is seeking equally active adopters. He adores the company of his favourite humans so would like a family who could dedicate lots of their time to him, while supporting him with his training. He will need to be the only pet in a home where the youngest family members are in their older teens. It is essential that he has a garden of his own to burn off some steam and enjoy an off-lead run around. Harry's new home must be situated within an hour's drive to the Shoreham rehoming centre so that he can check out his new home on a few day visits before he packs his bags for good. Photo: Dogs Trust