A dog who whined and screamed with sadness when he was left alone in his kennel has finally found his forever home.
Ian explained that the six-year-old staffie has come into his own since moving to his new home.
He said: “Gizmo isn’t afraid of anything anymore. He’s completely come out of his shell and is loving long walks on the beach followed by evenings cuddled up on the sofa.
NIGHT-TIME CUDDLES: Gizmo and his toy reindeer
“He’s the cuddliest, most affectionate staffie you could hope to meet.”
Gizmo was so shut down when he first arrived that it took staff a week before they could coax him out of his bed – he was afraid of the dark, the traffic noise and even the rain.
Because of this king-hearted Battersea Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sarah Parkinson fostered him for months, taking him home each evening so he didn’t have to spend the night in kennels.
GORGEOUS: Gizmo posing for the camera
If you think that you could offer a rescue dog like Gizmo a second chance, please contact Battersea on 0843 509 4444 or meet our dogs looking for homes here.