Rescue’s desperate plea as they fear this giant dog will never find a forever home

Big Al is constantly overlooked due to his size. His recent rehoming trial failed because a family who gave him a chance didn’t have enough experience with dogs this big.

The rescue made a desperate plea in a bid to find a human with a heart big enough to accommodate this giant ‘laid back’ puppy.

A giant puppy

Al, an 18-months-old Anatolian Shepherd puppy, came to Good Life Dog Rescue as ‘unwanted stray’ from a Yorkshire pound. Handsome, placid, and one of the biggest dogs the charity has ever had in their care, he’d make a wonderful family pet but, to the shelter's heartbreak, he has been overlooked for quite some time now.

The rescue was able to find someone willing to give Al a chance last month, but things didn’t quite go as planned. A home trial resulted in this big pup not getting adopted due to the sheer size of him and his active, exercise-loving nature. The heartbroken pooch was left back in the shelter.

Is Al too big to find love?

Already weighing over 50 kg and likely to come up to 60kg, Al is very placid, aloof and laid back most of the time. According to the rescue, he has been ‘an absolute diamond’ with other dogs at kennels and ‘keeps himself to himself'. He loves being outside and ‘mooching about’.

They wrote on Facebook:

Big Al is a lovely dog and does have a tail wag despite his laid-back manner. He is the size of a pony however walks like a cloud and has an amazing nature.

Despite his size, Al is steady, bold and independent and very lovely. He enjoys his walks and being out and about. His mannerisms show that he is not worried or mistreated.

Sadly, it seems like this giant puppy is too big to find love.

Looking for a forever home

Due to his failed home trial, Good Life Dog Rescue prefers to rehome him with an experienced owner that has knowledge of Anatolian Shepherds. This is an independent breed, originally designed to guard livestock. He will need a larger house with a garden that can accommodate his size.

The charity believes Al will thrive in a home ‘without pressures’. He requires ‘lots of exercises’ and walks and ideally an energy burn-off in a large enclosed space with a high fence.

Though this giant pooch has been very good with other dogs, an only pet home would be best suited for him.

According to Good Life Dog Rescue, stray kennels are extremely full and bursting with dogs. The charity is ‘desperate’ to find ‘a new start’ for Big Al.

Good Life Dog Rescue is a small volunteer-based charity that helps pups like Al find their happy endings. It is based in Leeds, England. You can learn more about their animal welfare work and support them on their website.

Sources used:

- Good Life Dog Rescue: 'Big Handsome Al'