{"id":164563,"date":"2022-09-29T14:27:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=164563"},"modified":"2022-09-29T14:27:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:27:08","slug":"huge-6ft-mastiff-finds-forever-home-after-tragic-life-spent-in-rescue-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/huge-6ft-mastiff-finds-forever-home-after-tragic-life-spent-in-rescue-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge 6ft mastiff finds forever home after tragic life spent in rescue centres"},"content":{"rendered":"

A huge 6ft mastiff dog has finally found a forever home after a tragic life spent in rescue centres.<\/p>\n

The human sized 60kg pup called Basher had struggled to find an owner due to his massive size.<\/p>\n

He was originally rescued as a small stray in January 2020, but the now two-year-old pooch quickly grew to be an impressive 6ft when standing on his hind legs.<\/p>\n

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Since he grew to be the size he is now he'd been living in RSPCA Cornwall kennels – until his new owner picked him up this month.<\/p>\n

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The RSPCA tweeted: "We said the fondest of farewells to our big boy Basher recently as he's set off for his new home.<\/p>\n

"We're so grateful to Basher's owner for taking him on, we know you'll be so happy together."<\/p>\n

It will be second time lucky for the gigantic 9st 4lb hound, who was adopted for a short period of time last November – but that owner couldn't cope and returned him.<\/p>\n

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This time round Basher will have seven acres to play in and "lots of dog friends"<\/p>\n

Basher has been described as "one of the most handsome, loving dogs there is" who "can get a bit excited when he sees birds" and "loves a good cuddle and a good fuss".<\/p>\n

Nicole Doige from RSPCA Cornwall, said: "He's one very happy dog at the moment.<\/p>\n

"He was with us a long time and he was part of the family, but it's great to see him in his new home."<\/p>\n

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Basher's adoption comes at a time when rehousing animals is particularly difficult. <\/p>\n

Ms Doige said: "We are incredibly busy, demand for kennel space has gone up with the cost of living.<\/p>\n

"It's generally due to the cost of living, with rising bills and people working longer hours to pay the bills.<\/p>\n

"We have lots of puppies coming in because people can't sell them."<\/p>\n

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