Charity on Channel 4's The Dog House launches desperate appeal to find lurcher a home

The charity that featured on Channel 4 's The Dog House is appealing to find a home for one of its longest residents.

Bella the lurcher was brought to Woodgreen's Cambridgeshire centre in April last year, after a smaller charity weren't able to give her the time and resources she needed.

Woodgreen Pets Charity have spent more than a year helping nervous Bella build her confidence and say she is "a joy waiting to be discovered".

Bella is currently temporarily living with foster carer Clare, one of the charity's incredible volunteers.

Clare said: "Bella is a cautious dog who responds well to patience and a positive approach. Once comfortable, which doesn’t take long at all, she is so affectionate and laid back.

Bella has been with the charity for one year (Woodgreen)

She is desperate for a home of her own (Woodgreen)

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"You will never tire of her quirkiness or her joy from a squeaky toy or tugging game. She is very bright and loves the challenge of puzzles and magic tricks involving hiding treats.

"When you return home, Bella is like a tornado rushing to greet you and welcome you back.

"She is a clear communicator with her nose and she uses it to get you up from the chair if you’ve forgotten walk time, nudges you with it at dinner time and buries it under your hand for strokes!

Bella would love someone to snuggle with (Woodgreen)

"Bella loves a spot on the sofa but will equally spread out her long limbs on the floor, especially in the sunshine.

"You are in for hours of entertainment watching her myriad of yoga and sleeping positions. Bella is a joy waiting to be discovered and she can’t wait to find her forever family."

Six-year-old Bella is one of the many dogs at Woodgreen who have ongoing medical and behavioural needs, which means it can take significantly longer to find them new homes.

She is bright and eager to greet you (Woodgreen)

Woodgreen are struggling to home her (Woodgreen)

Natalia Powdrill-Wells from Woodgreen said: "We are appealing to anyone who could offer a home to a dog who is most in need, like Bella.

"It won’t always be easy and there will be challenges along the way, but the rewards will be immense.

"You’ll have to love them as they are, quirks and all, and recognise that they may never be the perfect all-round dog who can happily interact with strangers and other pets.

"But in the comfort of their home, where they can relax, they’ll be a wonderful addition to your family and will repay your commitment many times over."

To find out more about Bella and the type of home she's looking for, please visit her rehoming profile on Woodgreen.

Do you have a dog story to tell? Contact nia.dalton@reachplc.com.