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Maisy the 'stood-up' Staffy finds her forever home

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RSPCA Suffolk Central A close-up image of Maisy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed dog. She has a brindle coat and is looking directly into the camera.RSPCA Suffolk Central
The RSPCA struggled to generate interest in Maisy, despite her being a "sweet girl"

An abandoned dog who was stood-up at a speed dating-style event designed to introduce her to potential new owners has finally found her forever home.

Maisy, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, was taken in a couple of months ago by the RSPCA's Suffolk Central branch, which has since struggled to rehome her.

In the hope of finding the seven-year-old a new family, staff at the Martlesham-based centre arranged for her to meet four prospective owners – but they did not turn up.

On Friday, Maisy was driven off into the sunset after being adopted by a dog lover with a "soft spot for brindle Staffs" and a "lovely big garden" for her to play in.

Known only as Mr Gordon, he said: "I was first drawn to Maisy as I was looking for a Staffy anyway, and then I saw the article about her being stood up.

"She came over and jumped up for a lick as soon as we met and she's just such a sweetheart with everyone she meets - as far as I have seen."

RSPCA Suffolk Central A close-up image of Maisy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed dog. She has a brindle coat and is looking directly into the camera with her head tilted. She is sitting on a bench which is covered with a pink blanket.RSPCA Suffolk Central
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross now has plenty of room to roam

Maisy, who was recently put on a weight-loss programme, was described as having a "cheerful personality" and "incredible love" for people.

Senior kennel assistant Lucy Calver said she would miss Maisy's "little wiggly body" but "couldn't be happier for her".

"It's a bittersweet moment for us because she isn't going to be here, but that's for a great reason," she added.

"She is going to be happy, and that's what we are here for - that's what we want for every one of our animals that comes through the door."

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