The Dogs Trust Leeds has launched an urgent appeal for a permanent home for a six-year-old terrier crossbreed named Teddy.

The pup's time in temporary foster care is due to end this week, which would mean a return to the rehoming centre.

But Teddy struggles in a kennel environment, and would be better off in a home where he is the only dog around.

The terrier crossbreed can bark and get anxious at the sight of other dogs, says the Trust - but he gets on well with humans, and has a penchant for rural walking spots which give him the freedom to sniff and explore.

Emma Wakefield, manager at Dogs Trust Leeds, said: "We’re issuing this urgent appeal as Teddy is a truly wonderful dog but sadly doesn’t cope very well in kennels.

"He may be a little worried by the big wide world, but once he's in a good routine and he's settled in his surroundings he is a wonderful dog to be around."

Teddy could live with older teenagers who understand that he might need some time to adjust to his new home.

More information about Teddy can be found at: www.dogstrust.org.uk/leeds