A DEPRESSED rescue dog is looking for new owners for Christmas – and life.

Dogs 4 Adoption at St Giles Kennels are trying to find a home for Austin, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, who is becoming institutionalised.

A spokesman for St Giles said: “He needs a caring home as he’s really struggling in the kennel environment.

“He is extremely intelligent, gets bored easily and needs to be on the go all the time.

“He still acts like a bouncy puppy and can sometimes be a bit naughty.

“When he gets excited he sometimes jumps up but this can easily be rectified with training.

“We have started fun agility with him which he loves and is very good at.

“All Austin needs is a little bit of training, lots of love and cuddles and lots of long walks.”

Austin needs a home where he is the only animal and would make a fantastic companion for someone looking for an active, loving and loyal friend.

Anyone interested should call Dogs 4 Adoption on 01823-490333.