The team at Dogs Trust Manchester have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible. 

No sooner had the doors opened at the Denton-based centre to welcome in 2024 than four-year-old Spaniel Crossbreed, Fran, was wagging her tail in welcome as her new owners Georgia Wood and Blane Keating arrived to take her home. 

Carol Margieson, Assistant Manager at the rehoming centre, said: “Seeing Fran head home with Georgia and Blane is just the best start possible to the New Year. She is a lovely girl but having been found as a stray, she hasn’t had the easiest time. Luckily, she’s obviously resilient as she is full of beans and always happy. The fact that she has found a loving new home so soon into the new year is fantastic.” 

Dogs Trust Manchester will celebrate its tenth anniversary in October this year. Since opening they have waved a fond farewell to thousands of dogs and last year found forever families for more than 500 four-legged friends of all ages, shapes and sizes. 

Blane says: “Adopting Fran is a great way to start 2024. We knew we wanted a dog and decided we’d like to adopt and spotted Fran on the Dogs Trust website. We met her just before Christmas and couldn’t wait to bring her home.  

“She loves cuddles and seems quite relaxed. She definitely likes company so wherever we are in the house, she is with us, which is fine with us. If anyone thinks this year is the right time for them to welcome a dog into their life, we encourage them to adopt so they can give dogs like Fran a second chance.” 

If you would like to give a dog in need a loving home, please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk