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Headline: Dutch Shepherd Named 'Britain's Most Unwanted Pet'
Caption: Dutch Shepherd Named 'Britain's Most Unwanted Pet'. This gorgeous Dutch Shepherd named Mia has been named 'Britain's most unwanted pet' after spending a record 700 days in the care of the RSPCA. Her prolonged stay has highlighted the deepening rehoming crisis across England and Wales. The RSPCA, however, hopes that she will find a home as part of their annual Adoptober rehoming campaign. Mia, currently under the care of the RSPCA's Southridge Animal Centre in Hertfordshire, is one of 118 dogs, cats, and other animals who have been waiting for over 100 days to find a new home. She recently celebrated her fifth birthday in care, and staff are keen to find her a loving, experienced owner who can provide the long-awaited forever home she deserves. Mia's case is particularly heartbreaking for the staff who have been caring for her. Claire Hoffman, who looks after Mia at Southridge, described her as a "one in a million dog," who, despite a difficult start in life, has grown into a lovely companion. Sadly, despite numerous press and social media appeals, Mia has not yet found a home. Claire said: “Mia's long wait makes me want to weep – because what more can we do to encourage people to adopt her?”. They hope to finally secure Mia a place in a loving home – the ultimate birthday present for this long-overlooked dog.
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