A Staffordshire bull terrier that has been in an adoption center for two years has been adopted into a family. While many dogs get adopted on a daily basis, the dog, named Buster, is a little bit special. He’s known as “The happiest dog in Scotland” and was well known for having to get his tail surgically removed because it wagged too hard and too often.
The manager of Edinburgh and Lothian Centre’s SPCA manager Diane Aitchison explained that Buster had been popular within the adoption center.
“When Buster was with us he won over all the staff at the centre with his boyish good looks, cheeky personality and his love of cuddles. He earned his title of the happiest dog in Scotland after his tail had to be amputated following repeated injuries from how hard and fast he’d wag it! That certainly hasn’t stopped his exuberant personality though. After two years with us here at the centre, it’s great that he has finally found his forever home where he has unlimited bum scratching and a big sofa to snuggle up on.”
His new owner Michelle Lennox explained that “Buster was very well behaved from the start, he was well trained by the staff at the centre. We took Buster on his first holiday to Northern Ireland; he loved the attention from strangers and won them over with the paw trick the staff at the centre had taught him.” She continued to explain, “He can be a bit wary of some dogs, but he has made some friends in the neighbourhood – he’s a bit of a ladies man! He also loves children and his post woman Tracey is his favourite visitor.”
His story was shared on the Scottish SPCA’s website as part of their annual Staffie Awareness Week they run, which encourages “people to rehome one of the many gentle and affectionate Staffordshire bull terriers in its care.”
His personality is apparently in line with the way many other dogs in his breed act.
Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn noted that “Staffies are one of our most popular dogs and it’s clear to see why, they are friendly, loyal and affectionate dogs, they are real people dogs and thrive on human companionship.”
For people interested and in Scotland, check out the SPCA website with more details on Staffie week here!
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