Many of his friends have left the shelter and he now sits by the gate hoping that we will go back for him, to take him out. Angelo has been at the shelter in Calabria for many months, far too many.

We ‘desperately’ need a home for him so he does not have to spend a winter in the shelter. We want Santa Paws to bring his presents to your home: time is running out to get him to the UK before Christmas! Please make his Christmas really special.

He got there in such a poor state of health that when SOS Italian Setters came to his aid we were not certain he would make it. Leish has cost him one eye, and although he can see from the other eye it is not very well. But my goodness what a hero, what a character he is! He loves every single dog that arrives in the shelter but too many friends have now left and he is very lonely.

Some will remember him keeping watch and comforting Ozzie, another of our rescues whilst he was on a drip? That is how amazing and very special our Angelo is.

Angelo is 6, Leish positive but treated and his latest tests are very good. Leish is not a problem, it requires managing and understanding but with the continuing support of SOS Italian Setters you need not worry as we remain available to all adopters/foster parents throughout the dogs life. Leish is not transmittable, you would have to be bitten by an infected Sandfly, and it affects animal and human alike in climates where it is found. You can find more information here or by contacting Chiara or me (Andrew) as we both have rescue dogs with the condition.

So if you really are that special person or family who can love and cherish our beautiful Angelo please contact us NOW! As we have stated we are looking for a very special adoption or foster family for Angelo.

Are you inspired? Are you interested in providing the warmth and safety of a real loving adoptive or foster home for him? If so please download our Adoption/Foster Application Questionnaire (pdf or Word) and return to chiara@sositaliansetters.org.uk