Brogue looking for Valentine's Day love after being in Worcestershire Dogs Trust for nearly a year
The five-year-old Rottweiler arrived at the charity in Evesham as a stray dog
Last updated 13th Feb 2025
Finding dogs the right home and families is 'vital' to making sure the animals have the best life they can possibly have, says the Dogs Trust in Evesham, Worcestershire.
On average, the charity say dogs in their care wait around 60 days to find their forever homes, with larger dogs often getting overlooked and taking longer to rehome.
Rottweiler crossbreed Brogue has been at the centre for over 300 days, and originally came to the charity after being found as a stray.
Weighing around 31kg, the five-year-old is classed as a large dog and did get adopted previously, spending six months in a home before being returned back to the team.
Emily Shearwood from the Dogs Trust team in Evesham says they'll be filled with mixed emotions when he does leave, but it's really important these dogs do find the right family and home to live in and with.
"It's a bit bitter sweet when they leave," she said.
"We form really close attachments with our dogs, particularly the ones which have been here longer, but ultimately it's all about reaching that end goal which is getting them out to a home.
On how Brogue is as a character, she added: "Brogue's like a big teddy bear, he can be a bit of a worried soul, he likes more gradual introductions but once you are in his circle he's heaps and heaps of fun."
In 2024, one in five dogs handed over to Dogs Trust were classed as large or giant, with over 440 large and 22 giant dogs in their care at the moment across the nation.