Hello! My name is Axel and I’m a three-year-old Bull Mastiff cross. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound six weeks ago very underweight but am now doing well and looking for my forever home.
I’m a bit nervous of new people and situations and can stare at people when I’m worried, but I just need time to suss out whether they can be trusted. I love spending time with the team here now I know them. We enjoy time together in the sensory garden where I can sniff to my heart’s content!
I’m better suited to living with older teenagers as I get worried by fast movements and loud noises. I’d like to live with a female dog, as male dogs worry me, but I love to play with my lady friends! I’m not a fan of cats so can’t live with one.
I’m a big boy and try to pull people when I want to go somewhere, so I’ll need an owner who’s strong enough to hold me and can help me work on my lead-walking using kind methods. I need to wear a muzzle when visiting the vet or meeting new people.
At the minute I’m unsure about being left on my own so I’ll need help gradually learning to be by myself.
If you can give Axel a good home after his sad start in life, email reception@nawt.org.uk or call 0208 950 0177 (option 2).
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