A young collie who was "so neglected and distressed, so lonely and isolated" that he chewed on his own tail to self-soothe has been rescued from "a hellish life of abandonment" and is now looking for a loving home. Major is only two years old, but spend more than a year left outside in a yard alone.
But now he is being cared for at a rescue centre and is being given the love, food and fun that he has missed out on. Now he's looking for the perfect home to carry that on and live a full life, reports Belfast Live.
Maggie Dimsdale Bobby, who runs Causeway Coast Dog Rescue in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, said: “The poor boy was so neglected and distressed, so lonely and isolated being left outside on his own that he tried to self-soothe by sucking his own tail for company. Unfortunately he was alone in a yard for more than a year and eventually he damaged his tail so much that it needed to have the tip of it amputated surgically.
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“Thankfully he was plucked from a hellish life of abandonment and loneliness and he’s safe with us now and it hasn't taken him too long to realise that life can be good. This beautiful dog is very smart, a typical Collie who learns fast. We have established that he's very affectionate. He had also been around cats but would need to be properly introduced to any new ones.
“But he has not yet been introduced to another dog so that's something that we're building up to. He may be great with dogs or he may need to be the only pet in his new home.
“What we are sure about is that Major’s new family will have to be energetic and ready to meet the needs of a very active dog who needs constant stimulation, both physically and mentally. He will need a secure garden and lots of love, time and patience devoted to him. We never want him to feel lonely again. To think of him being so alone, so distressed that he sucked his own tail for company is heartbreaking.
“Major will need a refresher course on training and toileting, but even in one day with us, he came on leaps and bounds and he's very eager to learn. This wee pet is neutered, fit and healthy and nearly ready to find a home. If we could find him a family who loves spending time outdoors and having lots of fun with their dog, then our dream would come true and so would Major’s."
If you could potentially offer Major the perfect home, call 07595 602702 after 11am.
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