24 Dogs of Christmas Campaign: Meet malinois cross Franklin who is bound to warm the hearts of all Harrogate dog lovers

Franklin is one of 24 very special rescue dogs who is in search of a new home - not just for Christmas, but for life.

The Harrogate Advertiser has teamed up with Good Life Dog Rescue for the 24 Dogs of Christmas campaign, which aims to match each of the dogs with loving new owners and to highlight the work of this small Leeds charity.

Today, with the support of the Yorkshire Canine Acadmey, we are sharing the story of Franklin who is in need of a new family.

Franklin's story

Franklin came into our care from the stray kennels and he is stunning and possibly a Malinois cross breed.

This handsome youngster is approximately ten to twelve months old only.

With pearly teeth and a huge personality it is hard not to Love Franklin.

Sadly this handsome young man is typical of the aftermath of the pandemic.

Along with Franklin our charity now has many adolescent dogs in our care.

These dogs have now become surplus to their entertaining factors for humans and no longer wanted.

Franklin is very happy, very lively and loves his walks.

He walks perfectly on a harness although he is a bigger dog that could be very strong.

Franklin has been well behaved around other dogs at kennels and without any surprises he has mountains of energy.

Frank has been shown little boundaries and still behaves like a puppy.

This chap does mouth and can be over silly and excitable.

Boundaries are needed and further training.

Further behaviour training is needed to combat this to move forward with Franklins over excitable behaviour.

Franklin in now receiving lots of walks in our care and we appeal to find him a large breed experienced home that have time to dedicate.

What is Good Life Dog Rescue?

Good Life Dog Rescue is a small charity based here in Leeds that cares about the welfare of stray dogs in the UK.

Its founder, Victoria Bastow, is passionate about helping animals who often face an uncertain future.

For more than eight years now, she has been dedicated to helping stray and abandoned dogs in Yorkshire.

The charity flies a flag high for the Staffies and cross Staffies who are often the last to find a rescue place.

It receives no immediate funding and survives on donations and fundraising, with no paid staff and only its committed volunteers to champion the stray dogs it rescues.

Victoria herself has a full-time job so that she can partly fund the huge kennelling and veterinary bills incurred.

Since the charity does not have its own kennels, all the dogs in its care are looked after at kennels in South Yorkshire.

The kennels are very much a temporary home and Good Life aims to find each of the dogs a new start with loving owners as soon as possible.

How to adopt Franklin

Many UK stray kennels, rescues and rehoming centres are full of lovable, active and healthy adoptable dogs just waiting for someone to love them and offer them a home.

It is important the right dog is matched with the right person or family.

In order to find the right dog for its prospective owners, Good Life will need to match their lifestyle with the dog.

All the dogs being cared for by the charity are vaccinated, micro chipped and neutered. Home checks are required and vet references if possible.

Visit www.goodlifedogrescue.co.uk/ to find out more about the adoption process or to make a donation in support of the charity’s work.

For more information about Franklin, visit https://www.goodlifedogrescue.co.uk/dog-17