📍 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Basic Information
- Age: 6 years
- Sex: Male – Chemical Castration
- Good with dogs? Yes – must live with a calm, friendly resident dog
- Good with cats? Yes – will bark but doesn’t chase
- Good with children? Older children who understand boundaries
- Time able to be left alone: Short periods only
🐾 Health & Medical Needs
✅ Health conditions: Chiari malformation, Grade 2 mitral valve disease (MVD)
💊 On medication? Yes – Gabapentin for pain management
🧠 Behaviour & Personality
🐾 Behaviour traits: Anxious, sensitive, sweet, playful, gaining confidence
🎾 Activity level: Moderate – enjoys field walks and play
📚 Training required: Continued confidence-building and socialisation. 🏡 Type of home required: Calm, patient home with a resident dog and someone home most of the time. Must be willing to help Frankie continue gaining confidence at his own pace.
About Frankie
Frankie is a gentle and very special 6-year-old boy who came into rescue after a difficult past. When he first arrived, he was overwhelmed and scared of any human interaction. But with time, love, and patience, he’s started to blossom.
He now barks for his dinner with the other dogs, gets up on the sofa for cuddles, and even plays tug of war and chases soft toys. His cheeky side is beginning to shine through. 
Frankie still has anxieties—particularly with car travel and unfamiliar dogs—but he’s making slow, steady progress. He sleeps through the night, often choosing a comfy dog bed in the bedroom, though he may hop onto the bed for extra reassurance.
He’ll need a special home with someone kind and understanding, who can continue to build his trust and confidence. A calm, friendly resident dog is essential to help guide him and show him the world isn’t so scary. He could live with respectful older children, and while he may bark at cats, he doesn’t show much interest beyond that.
Frankie’s journey isn’t over, but he’s come so far already. With the right home, he will reward you with deep love, loyalty, and the most heartwarming transformation.
🏡 Adoption Criteria
🏡 Type of home required: A quiet, patient home with a secure garden, where someone is around most of the time. Frankie must live with a calm, friendly resident dog to support his confidence. His adopter should have experience with nervous or traumatised dogs and be committed to ongoing socialisation at Frankie’s pace.
📌 Important Notes
✔️ Adopters must have insurance or financial means to cover future medical costs.
✔️ Home check and meet & greet required within 7-10 days of applying.
✔️ Please read our adoption procedure before applying:
🔗 Adoption Procedure:
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