Do you have room in your heart to give one of these dogs a loving home?
With demand for designer pups on the rise, far too many dogs are living out their days in rescue centres, whether it be because of their past, their breed, or simply their age.
And the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Denton knows this only too well, with it currently caring for over a hundred dogs all waiting for their forever homes.
The centre – which opened back in 2014 – gives future pet owners the chance to come and meet and mingle with the dogs in person every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, and is desperate to find some of their most beloved residents a loving and caring home.
Here are some of the centre’s finest contenders…
Nine-year-old Lexi doesn’t show her age with her abundance of energy, and she loves nothing more than running after her tennis ball.
And when she isn’t playing with her toys, Lexi enjoys cuddles on the sofa and, of course, food and regular treats.
Because Lexi can be a bit nervous, Dogs Trust says she would be best suited to a home with access to a garden and no children or other dogs.
Described by Dogs Trust as ‘the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet’, one-year-old Meg is on the lookout for her forever home.
Meg is a playful pup with a love for tennis balls, footballs and trips in the car – she is also extremely affectionate once she gets to know someone, making her an ideal companion for an active adult.
Meg will need exposing to the world slowly and positively, so will suit adopters with no children or pets looking for a project dog.
Monty, seven, and Rufus, five, are looking for someone with enough room in their home and their heart for the two of them.
The dynamic duo are very sociable dogs who love people, other dogs and long walks, though they also appreciate an afternoon snooze in front of the TV.
Becky, a canine carer at Manchester Dogs Trust, described them as ‘daft but clever’, noting that they’d make ‘great office dogs’. They would be best suited for a home with no pets and children over the age of twelve.
Loveable Titan is a three-year-old St. Bernard on the look out for a home where he can snooze on the sofa, eat his favourite hot dog sausages and enjoy cuddles.
While Titan isn’t a fan of long hikes, he enjoys a gentle potter about and walks beautifully on the lead. He also knows all the basic commands.
Titan is dog friendly so can be rehomed with other animals, though he can be a bit weary of new people, so his new owners will need to be mindful when inviting guests over.
Jonah has been described as a ‘beautiful, brilliant and playful’ boy by staff at Dogs Trust Manchester, with him loving nothing more than a tug of war with his squeaky toys.
The three-year-old Staffie also loves getting out and about, and will make the perfect companion for someone who enjoys new and exciting adventures.
Jonah will need an adult-only home and a lot of time and patience to settle – but he is certain to make someone’s house a home with his cheery and cheeky nature.
Four-year-old Ranger is a ‘handsome and clever’ German Shepherd waiting for someone to provide an active and stimulating home.
Ranger will be best suited to an owner who loves to get out and about thanks to his high intelligence and energy. And despite his stamina, Ranger also loves to lay by your feet and enjoy a brush.
Ranger is a friendly boy who could live with children over the age of fourteen, though he can have mixed reactions around dogs, so will need to be kept on a lead while out and about.
Six-year-old Skye is a unique cross between a Collie and a Husky and boasts the best features of both breeds.
Skye is a wonderfully loving dog and enjoys plenty of fuss and attention – she also loves the great outdoors and thrives with plenty of walks and adventures in the car.
Skye will benefit best as the only dog in the home, and will need access to quiet walks in rural areas as she can be quite anxious with loud city noises.
Five-year-old Baloo is a wonderfully laid back pooch who enjoys watching the world go by and long afternoon snoozes on his bed.
Baloo has become one of the most beloved residents at Dogs Trust Manchester, with staff particularly loving his excited ‘tap dance’ performance every morning.
Due to previous guarding issues, however, Baloo will need a child-free home with restricted access to the kitchen (he’s a real foodie).
Brian is a beautiful three-year-old Dobermann cross with an abundance of energy and love to give.
This pooch enjoys keeping his brain engaged and already knows lots of tricks which he is happy to perform, especially if there is a tasty treat involved.
Because of his high energy, Brian will be best suited for a home with garden access and owners who are willing to take him on lots of walks and adventures.
Sweet Cookie is on the look out for a caring and patient home to help grow her confidence.
The three-year-old pup can be a bit shy at first but, like any Hound, can be won over with tasty treats and plenty of adventures with new and exciting smells.
Cookie is a sensitive boy who hasn’t had a typical start to life, so will take some time settling into a home environment with patient and loving adopters.
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It turns out the Mancunian accent isn’t as beloved as we once thought…
In news that will undoubtedly infuriate one half of the country, a new study is claiming that those with a Northern accent are deemed as ‘less intelligent’ than southerners.
Research by a team at Northumbria University in Newcastle (of all places) has shown that prejudice still exists when it comes to regional accents, with Northerners faring worse than southerners when it comes to judgemental ears.
The four-year project questioned more than 350 people from all walks of life, and played a mixture of Northern and southern speech samples.
Then, recipients were asked to associate positive traits – such as whether they sounded educated or friendly – with those voices.
Sadly, the study found that while Northerners are deemed as ‘friendly and trustworthy’, their accent can also make them appear as ‘less educated’ than their southern counterparts.
It was also found that ‘accentism’ is rife, with most recipients being completely unaware of their ‘unconscious bias’ towards a southern accent.
The project lead, socio linguist Dr. Robert McKenzie, said he was ‘disappointed’ with the findings – a reasonable reaction considering he’s from Glasgow.
Dr. McKenzie explained: “Disappointed is the word that I would use. As a linguist we have been looking at language in this way for the past fifty years.
I'm pretty proud to have a northern accent. When I worked at one of my first jobs I was told to never lose it/cover it because people loved the friendliness & warmth the accent invoked. https://t.co/sAev8V9PlV
“People still think others sound stupid, lack intelligence or ambition or sound unfriendly from the way they speak… It is not based in reality – it is based on social judgements in the wider community.”
Stockport-born MP Angela Rayner has previously spoken about the judgement she faces regarding her own Northern accent, noting how she has been criticised for it by politicians in the past.
Writing on social media earlier this year, the deputy Labour leader said: “I’ve been on the media this morning so my accent and grammar are being critiqued.
“I wasn’t Eton educated, but growing up in Stockport I was taught integrity, honesty and decency.”
Liam is still invited ‘with open arms’, however…
Noel Gallagher has been banned from China for life after being classed as an ‘enemy of the people’.
The former Oasis guitarist received a letter from the Chinese government stating he is banned because he is an enemy of the Chinese people as a result of his performance at the 1997 Tibetan Freedom Concert in New York.
However, his brother Liam is still permitted to visit China whenever he pleases after he turned down the invitation to appear at the gig.
Noel only realised his predicament in 2009 when Oasis were due to go on tour in Beijing and Shanghai – there, officials within the Chinese Ministry of Culture branding the band as ‘unsuitable’ to perform.
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The singer-songwriter told The Daily Star: “I’m an enemy of the people. I only found out I was banned when Oasis got invited to go to China a good twenty years ago.
“We’d agreed to go and all the paperwork came and you had to send through a list of your songs and the Chinese government sent you back a list of songs that weren’t appropriate and we’d agreed to do all that.
“About a month before we were about to leave I got a letter saying you lot can come but you can’t because of this thing you did for the Tibetan people.
“I’d forgot I’d even done it! The reason that they didn’t want you there was in case you started spouting off some pro-Tibetan s**t.
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“I was like, ‘Mate, I’m not even interested in Tibet, I’m not arsed just let me go’.
“I’ve got a letter somewhere from the Minister of The Interior saying, ‘You are an enemy of the people’, or something like that. The rest were invited with open arms.”
Noel added that he’d only played the Free Tibet Concert because Liam and none of his former bandmates could be bothered to do it.
He recalled of his solo gig: “I walked out on stage in front of 50,000 people and as I walked out I thought, ‘Why have I agreed to do this? I’m not even the f***ing singer. I’ve got a Marshall stack and I’m going to do ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Cast No Shadow’.
“As I remember I only did about three or four songs, but it felt like it was about four hours long.”
The plant has been known to grow in local parks across the region
A Bolton primary school has issued a warning after one of its pupils was left with horrific burns after coming into contact with ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’.
The four-year-old girl was playing in Longsight Park in the Harwood area when she touched the toxic giant hogweed plant, resulting in severe blistering on her hand and fingers.
The child later required hospital treatment as a result of her injuries.
The incident has since prompted Hardy Mill Primary School to issue a warning to parents about the plant, saying in a statement: “One of our children has sadly been in contact with this plant over the half term break and ended up at the hospital with second degree burns.
“Please look out for this plant in your garden and when out and about with your children.
“We have been informed that this plant is definitely growing in Longsight Park. It would be helpful to show your children what this plant looks like so they can avoid coming into contact with it.”
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Giant hogweeds are recognisable for their long stems bearing large umbrellas of white flowers, and look completely harmless.
The weed has been known to grow up to 20ft tall, with each giant hogweed plant having the capacity to spread out to cover a range of around two metres, making it hard to avoid in green spaces.
Despite its pleasing aesthetics, however, the plant harbours a toxin-bearing sap that causes horrendous blistering burns, even from gentle contact.
The effect of the sap is often not immediate, with blistering usually occurring within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after exposure.
The burns can last for several months and can leave the skin itchy, sore, and overly sensitive to UV light for many years.
And if the plant comes into contact with the eyes, it can cause sight issues and, in severe cases, partial blindness.
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