A handsome dog with a huge heart is desperately searching for his forever family at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe. Cody the two-year-old lurcher is happiest when he is around people, but still hasn't found a home to lay his head. Although initially nervous, he comes around quickly and is affectionate in his nature.
Elise Watson, manager at Ilfracombe, told the Mirror : "Cody is a delight! He came to us in spring this year after a change in family circumstances and he is still with us as he does need quite a specific home, but in the right home he will thrive and will be a joy to be around, just as he is here."
Cody loves to play with a ball, and he knows some tricks including how to sit when asked.
He is happy to travel in the car but would also love a big garden or an enclosed outdoor space to have a good run around in, before heading indoors and finding his spot on the sofa.
The good boy is looking for an adult-only, calm, pet free home with owners who are around most of the time, building up his home alone time very gradually.
He doesn't like small spaces so would be best suited to an open-plan or open-door policy home so he can come and go indoors as he pleases.
He is happy to walk with other dogs when out and about.
Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, cares for around 14,000 dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes every year at its 22 rehoming centres.
But this year has been an exceptional year with the charity receiving a record number of calls from people having to face the heart-breaking decision to hand over their dog.
The charity is urging people to remember that 'A dog is for life, not just for Christmas' and is hoping that if people are considering welcoming a dog into their lives, they choose to adopt a homeless hound.
Operations director Adam Clowes says: "We will make sure that every dog in our care has a wonderful Christmas but unfortunately due to the increasing costs of everyday living, many dog owners are currently having to make very difficult decisions when it comes to caring for their dog.
"Our kennels are at capacity and we are concerned that as fewer people can afford to welcome a dog into their life, we will face a housing crisis for dogs in the coming months, which is a tragedy for both dogs and owners.
"We understand the pressures people are facing but we would encourage anyone that is looking for a four-legged friend to share their life with, to consider adopting one of our gorgeous dogs and give a dog in need another chance to be happy at the heart of a loving home."
If you think you could give Cody a new home this New Year, visit his rehoming page on Dogs Trust's website.
