A 12-year-old dog is looking for a home in Manchester after his family brought him into the Dogs Trust kennels last year. Fido, an elderly crossbreed, was taken to the centre when his owners had a ‘change of circumstances’ in September 2021.
The name Fido derives from Latin, meaning “to trust or confide in”. In short, Fido means faithful - and this little frost faced pooch is looking for a family to offer his loyalty to. He’s known at Manchester’s Dogs Trust site for his big smile and waggy tail, but he longs to find a sofa of his own to snooze on with the company of his humans.
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A spokeswoman for the charity said: “Fido is an absolutely fantastic boy. He may be slightly older, but he's very spritely and always enjoys playing with tennis balls! He is a creature of habit, who loves his home comforts, especially a sofa to nap on.
“He much prefers human company over alone time, so would benefit from a home with multiple family members, so he doesn’t have to spend time by himself.”
Fido - who is currently staying in a foster home - is able to live with children of any age, and adores nothing more than the company of others. He’s not ‘overly bothered’ by long walks and is said to be quite happy pottering around a well manicured garden or a quick walk around the block.
He has been spending some time in a home with one of the Dogs Trust trainers from the centre and he has been an ‘absolute delight’. Fido will be an ideal dog for a home who doesn't go on many busy adventures and he is fully house trained, not destructive and will take ‘no time at all to settle’.
Being allowed on the furniture is a deal-breaker for Fido. Dogs Trust added: “He’s hoping for a home where he can snuggle up on the sofa and enjoy lazing around on the furniture. He would love to be the only pet in the home, where he can solely enjoy all of the attention and love from his new family.”
Social media users have fallen in love with the older dog, even pointing out a link between the charity and the dog, with one writing: “He looks like your logo!” Another added: “Aww sweet Fido what a lovely smile you have. Hope you had a nice day enjoying this beautiful weather we hope you find your loving forever home very soon little sweet pea.”
If you think you have a sofa for Fido, please get in touch with Manchester Dogs Trust.
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