History:
We rehomed Jasper nearly two years ago. He came back to SSC following a change in his owners’ circumstances. He was much loved in his home, and they were heartbroken to have to return him to us.
Current:
Jasper is currently in foster in Gloucester. His foster parents have described him as 'a lovely, perfect boy’ and have said he is a friendly, quiet, unassuming little chap who enjoys being in the company of people. He has met the neighbours and grandchildren, and his behaviour has been fantastic. He does not jump up and greets everyone with a waggy tail, and then goes to do his own thing.
He doesn’t show much interest in toys and would rather potter around the house with you.
He loves spending time in the garden with his foster Dad and his favourite pastime is watching the planes and giving them a little bark as they fly past! Equally, he is happy to curl up in his bed and have a snooze.
In the evening, he likes a little snuggle on the sofa with his foster Mum.
Walking:
Jasper walks perfectly on the lead and nothing seems to phase him. He doesn’t pull and doesn’t react to anything when out and about, other than having an interest in horses, which he might give the odd bark to if they get too close.
He is currently having two walks a day of about 30/40 minutes.
Travelling:
Jasper is very well behaved in the car. Once secured he will happily sit and watch the world go by, or curl up on the back seat and go to sleep. In his previous home, he travelled everywhere with them and happily waited in the car whilst they ran errands.
Vets:
Jasper has always been very good around the vet. He even lay still whilst he had a scan recently.
Health:
He has had a full health check and has recently been diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease. This can be controlled by medication, which he is starting shortly. His current symptoms are a bloated stomach and the odd accident in the house, which the vet is confident will stop once he starts his medication.
Other than this, his health is very good.
Ideal home:
Jasper would probably be able to live with another dog and/or cat, pending successful introductions.
Jasper, we believe, is a Jack Russell/Staffy X so is smaller than your average Staffy
He is a very calm boy and not jumpy, so think he would be able to live with children 5 plus, but due to his age we would request dog savvy children. He has previously been around young children.
He is used to someone being at home all day with him, so a home where someone is around most of the day would be ideal for him as we believe he might suffer from separation anxiety if left for too long.
Standard information:
Jasper is microchipped, vaccinated and neutered.
He is currently in foster in Gloucester, but he can be rehomed anywhere in the UK, pending a successful home visit. However, any adopter should be willing to travel to meet him at least twice where he is now.
There is a non refundable adoption donation of £120 for Jasper and all money donated goes directly to helping all the Senior Staffies in our care.
If you think you could offer Jasper a new home, please complete the application form below.
We aim to acknowledge your application within 48 hours.