Longest-staying dog at RSPCA centre finds new home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Moose, a lurcher cross, has been adopted after spending more than three years at the RSPCA Halifax centre.

Moose, a lurcher cross, has found a new home near Leeds with Lynn and Jerry Kift after spending more than three years at the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford centre. He was the longest-staying dog at the branch. He was rescued in December 2022 with suspected hunting injuries and spent time in treatment at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital and a private boarding facility before arriving at the RSPCA's Wade Street centre in Halifax in January 2023.

Mrs Kift said she had not been particularly looking for another dog after her last one died about five years ago, but "the house just didn't feel the same". She said of Moose: "I loved him immediately, he just had such a fantastic, calm personality and I couldn't believe he'd been waiting for a home for so long."

She added that it took him a while to gain confidence and realise the house was his home, but "he hasn't looked back since". She described him as "a dream dog" who is "brilliant with our grandchildren" and will "just lie next to them and soak up all the attention". The RSPCA shared Moose's story as part of its Adoptober campaign to encourage people to consider adopting long-stay animals.

How it is being reported

• Longest-staying dog at RSPCA centre finds new home after 3 yearsHe was rescued with suspected hunting injuries.Telegraph & Argus · 22 Oct, 15:00
• Longest-staying dog ever at Halifax RSPCA centre has found a new homeAfter more than three years in rescue, a lurcher cross has found a new home.Brighouse Echo · 22 Oct, 10:06

In this story: Moose · Lynn Kift · Jerry Kift · RSPCA · West Yorkshire · Leeds

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