Dedicated Partnership Leads The Way In Finding Jeff A New Home

Meet Jeff, a 4 year old Border Terrier crossbreed, and his Canine Carer Karen Verner.

jeff.jpgJeff came to Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre six months ago after being found as a stray; wearing a tag with the name ‘Toby’ on it. Because he was a stray the staff knew very little about his background, but they did discover that he was quite defensive when his name was called out. To ease his nerves the staff renamed him Jeff.
 
 
 

Dogs Trust took Jeff’s training and learning needs slowly and identified that Jeff would probably benefit from the dedicated attention of one carer. Karen therefore took full responsibility for Jeff’s rehabilitation including taking Jeff for socialisation walks in the country and visits to family on her days off. Whilst caring for Jeff and building trust she saw that his negative reactions were purely due to fear; probably stemming from something that may have happened to him in his previous life as ‘Toby’.

Karen Verner, Jeff’s dedicated Canine Carer, adds:

“The way Jeff reacts in certain situations leads me to believe that he had possibly been mistreated in the past. I saw the fear in his eyes one day when I picked up a stick to throw for him. I’ve been working with him and he has come on in leaps and bounds but he really needs a home where he can learn how to trust, enjoy life once again and have some doggie fun!”

Karen is now hoping to find an owner that is calm but firm, for her special four-legged-friend Jeff, as well as someone who will be willing to work with him closely and take his development further. Dogs Trust is urging anyone interested in rehoming Jeff or any of the other rescue dogs at Dogs Trust Glasgow to call the Rehoming Centre directly on 0141 773 5130.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, caring for over 15,000 stray or abandoned dogs every year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres across the UK.