Lenny has been waiting a long time to be chosen.
For several years, he’s watched other dogs find their people while he’s patiently waited for someone to see what we see in him: a wonderfully special dog with a huge heart who just needs the right person to give him the chance he deserves.
Lenny will need sensible introductions while he gets to know you and builds that all-important bond. But once he trusts you, his warm and loving personality really shines through. He’ll greet you with the biggest enthusiasm and is happiest when he’s in your company. Give him a good bum scratch and he’s in his element! It’s difficult not to smile when you’re around this boy.
He is massively goofy and definitely has a playful side, but Lenny is a couch potato at heart. His zoomies don’t last long before he decides that relaxing with you is much more appealing. He is muzzle trained and enjoys his walks, but they need to be kept on the shorter side, particularly when he’s feeling unsure. And Lenny is very good at letting you know when he thinks it’s time to head home!
Lenny needs someone experienced and confident enough to understand him. If he feels unsure or threatened, he can react defensively, so his new person will need to be able to read his body language, recognise his signals and advocate for him, helping him to feel safe and make the right choices.
Lenny can become excited or frustrated quickly, so short, calm and positive interactions work best. He needs someone patient who is willing to understand him rather than expect too much too soon. He thrives with calm, kind, reward-based training. He doesn’t cope well with conflict or negative handling, but with consistency you’ll see just how clever and eager to please he can be. He needs routine and structure and once he understands what’s expected of him, he’s a well-mannered boy who genuinely wants to get things right.
Lenny needs an adult-only home with no visiting children. He would be happiest as the only dog in the home and cannot live with cats. He can be selective around other dogs and tends to prefer females, so his new family will need to be sensible and thoughtful about his interactions.
His ideal home would have plenty of space, preferably a large, secure garden and his adopters should have experience with large breeds and the confidence to help him make good choices while allowing him to take things at his own pace.
And in return, you’ll gain a funny, affectionate dog who will love you deeply.
Lenny is truly one of the forgotten ones, but we see him for the huge heart underneath everything else. We see the warm and loving companion who would happily spend his day by your side, and the dog who just wants to know that he has someone of his own.
We truly believe that, with the right person, Lenny could become an incredibly special part of someone’s life.
Part-time or full-time foster homes will also be considered.
Adoption fee: £250
