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A smiley dog who had been with the JSPCA since autumn last year has finally been rehomed, after months of searching for a new family.
Riley, a nine-year-old German Spitz, was described by the charity's kennels team as “a very happy chappie” and a “super smart dog” - but who needed daily grooming as well as one-and-a-half to two hours of exercise every day.
Having looked for a new owner since December - and been with the charity for even longer - Riley had one of the JSPCA's longest searches for a forever home.
Now that he has found one, he is enjoying time on the beach and smiling as usual, the charity has said.
Pictured: Life's a beach now that Riley has been rehomed (JSPCA)
Emma Duncan, the JSPCA's Communications and Fundraising Manager, said that it is still "early days" in the rehoming process, as Riley has only been at his new home for a few weeks.
She added: "We were thrilled that he's managed to get a new home. We all loved Riley... he's a sweetheart."
A 'Riley FAQs' page on the JSPCA's website said that he was stressed living in a kennel environment, and that his reaction to stimulus was barking. This made it difficult for him to be around other dogs and put potential adopters off too.
Pictured: Sun, pizza, a boat - could life get any better for Riley? (JSPCA)
The charity had also recommended that he should not be placed with children under the age of 10.
The page added: "We also want to remind you all that he is a very sweet boy who loves walks and car rides, can be left home alone for 4-5 hours and be content, is completely toilet trained, loves being groomed and is the best companion doggy.
"He is finding kennel life difficult and his problems are likely to be much less of an issue once he is settled in his forever home."
Pictured: Smiley Riley had spent more than 10 months with the JSPCA. (JSPCA)
His new owners went through the JSPCA's adoption process that involved completing an adoption form and meeting Riley several times to decide whether they are compatible.
Islanders interested in rehoming an animal can find out more about the process on the JSPCA's rehoming page.
Happy-go-fluffy pup Riley still looking for a home
Pictured - top: The JSPCA was struggling to rehome Riley, who was stressed in a kennel environment. (JSPCA)
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