Animals like Caithness dog Taz need your help
The Scottish SPCA is committed to supporting all animals and shared a success story about a Caithness dog who found his forever home.
The charity says it has experienced unprecedented levels of demand on its services over the last two years and an increase in calls from owners who are struggling to cope with behavioural issues animals purchased during lockdown now have.
Taz came to the SSPCA's Balmore Caithness centre at six-months old. Due to the pandemic he had not been to any puppy classes or properly socialised. He was very wary of people and did not want to leave his kennel.
A SSPCA spokesperson said: "After perseverance and patience from our staff, he began to come out of his shell. Once he started to play his true nature came out.
"He was incredibly boisterous and very mouthy; he would try to play tug of war with your hair and clothing like an overgrown puppy.
"Our teams worked so hard to help Taz find outlets for his frustration, and his new owners Sam and Rebecca needed to visit him every day for a week to build a bond with him. Initially they could not go near him and engaged him by putting pieces of straw through his kennel door."
Happily, Taz is now living "a great life in a loving home" and continues to make progress with his training. He has even made some doggy friends, says the charity.
"We always do our best to help every animal who comes in to our care and make sure they find the perfect home, no matter how long that process takes. We receive no government funding and rely on donations to make this possible.
"If you can, please consider becoming a member or making a one-off donation."
For more information on the SSPCA and how to donate visit: www.scottishspca.org/