They've been stuck in rescue for 245 days - now Romeo and Juliet are desperate for a new home
13.10.2023 - 15:59
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Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers described as the most "loving dogs you could ever hope to meet" are still waiting for their happy ending after more than 245 days in rescue.
Inseparable Romeo and Juliet, who are nine and 11 respectively, came into the care of the RSPCA's Lancashire East Branch animal centre in Accrington in February. They’d been living in a multi-dog household where the owner was struggling to cope with numbers.
Having been together all their lives, the dogs have formed a close bond and love nothing more than spending hours playing tug of war with each other and receiving cuddles from the centre’s staff and volunteers.
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The four-legged friends are now in their twilight years and the RSPCA believes their age is probably the reason they are being overlooked, despite the fact that both of them are still well and active.
The RSPCA is highlighting Romeo and Juliet’s story as part of its month-long 'Adoptober' rehoming campaign which aims to shine a light on the many animals like them who are still waiting for their forever home.
The charity’s national and branch centres are full as more pets come into rescue than are being adopted, with a six percent increase in dogs and a four percent rise in cats reported between 2021 and 2022.
Sue Abraham, Lancashire East Branch’s fostering co-ordinator, said: “They are the most loving and affectionate pair of dogs you could ever hope to meet, but being on the more mature side has not helped them and they are now our longest-staying dogs.
"Juliet likes to carry her toys around like babies,