Ozzie, a five-year-old collie cross lurcher, has already spent two birthdays and one Christmas at the shelter after he arrived there 17 months ago.
Staff are now desperately trying to find him a new home, saying it would be the best Christmas present they could get him.
‘Ozzie needs to be given a second chance,’ Kari Lees, an animal carer and trained behaviourist, said. ‘He’s only been seen four times since he has been here. We’re looking for someone who has got the heart and the time to give him.
‘Seventeen months in kennels is too long. We’re desperate to get him a new home. He deserves that.’
Despite his ‘affectionate’ behaviour, only four potential families have visited Ozzie during his time at the shelter.
Miss Lees said: ‘He likes to be busy and is an active dog. He likes relaxing, too. He is a very cuddly and sweet dog.’
Due to his excitable nature, Ozzie is unable to be homed with children, and he also cannot live with any other animals. Miss Lees urged Islanders who may be able to give Ozzie a home to get in touch, stressing that there were no obligations.
She said: ‘Just come in and meet him and get a better picture of what he is like.’
To find out more, call the JSPCA on 724331.
