It is common for the breed to get overlooked in kennels for smaller dog breeds, with many spending “months and often years in kennels”.
The ISPCA has said it is “disheartening” that not many people are choosing lurchers as new pets, despite their “incredible” personalities, and have launched their “Love a Lurcher” campaign.
“Lurcher constantly get overlooked in kennels for smaller dog breeds, but they really are one of the most loving, sweetest, and gentle breeds, making them such wonderful family pets,” they said.
“They love to burn off energy with zoomies around the garden and all they want to do is curl up on the couch and laze around for the day, making them perfect cuddle companions.”
More than 20 rescued lurchers are looking for a new home and are waiting to be adopted at the ISPCA’s National Animal Centre.
The charity, which is the largest national animal welfare organisation, has said that adopting a dog does not only give a rescue dog a second chance, but it also opens up a kennel space to allow the organisation to help more animals in need.
Jimmy, who is a long-term resident of the kennel and has been in the care of the ISPCA for more than three years since March 2022, is among the dogs who have been featured in the appeal.
There are also puppies Manny, Olive, Samson and Otis, adult Gloria, who arrived to the ISPCA heavily pregnant, and Hope, who arrived into their care injured and emaciated, along with many other lurchers hoping to find their long-term family.
“Please take a moment to meet the dogs in ISPCA care and consider giving one of them the loving home they so desperately deserve. In return, they will fill your heart with endless amounts of love, and a lifetime of companionship,” the ISPCA said.
The charity is calling on anyone who might be ready to welcome the dogs into their home to contact them.
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