Crossbreed Poppy has been returned to a dog shelter after spending four years in a home – she desperately needs another chance.
A dog has been left heartbroken after being returned to kennels after spending four years in a home.
The heart-broken pooch, named Poppy, was returned to Oakwood Dog Rescue in Hull, but refused to let go of a volunteer worker’s leg after realising what was happening.
While the mixed breed may not understand why she has been returned to the rescue centre, their team have thanked her owner for making this painful decision, saying they did the right thing. On Facebook, they said: “Poppy is hurting out hearts.
“Here she is still sad and confused and holding on to our volunteer’s leg, in the hopes she will stay with her for as long as possible. Dogs that have been in homes, never cope well when they find themselves back in kennels and she has now been back with us for 13 long weeks, this will be feeling so much longer for poor Poppy.”
Before sharing their rehoming appeal, the team asked social media users to refrain from making negative comments about her return, adding: “This was a very genuine return and the previous adopter absolutely did the right thing bringing her back to us.”
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Poppy was adopted from Oakwood Dog Rescue within weeks of her arrival back in 2020. Now aged five, she has been described as a “very sweet but very nervous girl” who loves nothing more than climbing up on the sofa for snuggles with those she trusts.
A statement reads: “She’s still a very nervous girl and is unable to walk on a collar and lead outside but was happy to be led around in their back garden. Poppy was an only dog to start with, but once settled, a second dog was introduced – a lively, confident, female Labrador. Poppy was said to become a brand new dog, less nervous, super playful and much happier.
“It was with a very heavy heart, and all other options exhausted, that Poppy is back in our care. She has never been settled in kennels and so we can only hope that she finds a new home as quickly as possible.” While she cannot live with children under 16, she can live with other pets and can be left home alone for four to five hours at a time once settled.
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Commenting on Poppy’s story, one user said: “I need to know the result of this. I can’t personally adopt her but I need to know she’s getting adopted, poor baby.” Another user added: “Breaks my heart. Bless you poppy. Praying you find your forever home soon.” A third user said: “She’s gorgeous. I’d of applied in a heart beat but I have a toddler.”
If you’re interested in rehoming Poppy, or any other dogs at Oakwood Dog Rescue, contact their team via [email protected].
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