most unwanted and unloved dog?

Poor Cody is back at the RSPCA after a run of bad luck.

The RSPCA is making a heartfelt plea across the country to find the perfect home for Cody - sadly thought to be currently one of the RSPCA’s most unwanted and unloved dogs.

Cody the little terrier has spent over 500 days in RSPCA care - almost all his life - and he’s been so close to finding his forever home - but sadly just keeps missing out.

He was rehomed by the RSPCA Suffolk Central branch towards the end of last year - but sadly his new owners returned him in November - making it his second Christmas without a family. And before that he had spent months meeting another potential adopter and getting to know them but was let down on the day of his adoption due to a change in circumstances.

Two year-old Cody has spent his second birthday and two Christmases with the RSPCA - and now staff are hoping that this year could bring the new home he so desperately needs.

Lucy Calver, kennel assistant at the centre said, “Poor Cody really could be described as our most unwanted and unloved dog - he just hasn’t found his forever home - despite getting so close so many times. He’s been rehomed once by us and has been rehomed twice before that - he was returned to us in November meaning he spent his second Christmas at the centre. Every time I look at him my heart breaks that he still hasn’t found a home to call his own. He is a special boy and he does have some challenging behaviours which is why it has proven difficult to find him a home. with one in his mouth, while his whole body wags with excitement! He’s incredibly intelligent and picks up new things very quickly so he’d love to continue with fun training in his new home.”

Cody has been assessed by a clinical animal behaviourist and he will be a good dog when he finds his right home. He has come leaps and bounds since first arriving and will make someone a great companion with the right love and support.

Cody would best suit a quiet, low populated area where there are fewer passing vehicles, people and dogs. This will ensure he copes better in the surrounding environment and set him up for success in his training (Cody’s behaviour report is available to read upon application). He loves long walks in the countryside and playing enrichment games at home.

“He really needs some experienced owners who can commit to ongoing reward-based training. He can become worried by unfamiliar people, dogs and some vehicles but has been responding well to his training. But he is such a fabulous little dog and we all know that he’ll thrive in the right home. He finds strangers frightening but once he gets to know you his true soppy side comes out! He’s super affectionate and really playful. He absolutely loves his toys and will often greet you

To find out more about sweet Cody please visit his at https://rspca-suffolkcentral.org.uk/dogs/ cody-2/ or contact the team on info@rspcasuffolkcentral.org.uk or 0300 999 7321.

RSPCA Suffolk Central branch is an independent charity that relies on donations. To help the team rescue, rehabilitate and rehome more animals, like Cody, please donate online: https://rspcasuffolkcentral.org.uk/donate/.