Rescue puppy who is 'part giraffe' lasts 48 hours in new home before being sent back

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puppy lovingly described as 'part giraffe' has been sent back to an RSPCA shelter only 48 hours after he was adopted. Fidget, a lurcher, moved in to what was supposed to be his permanent home after spending four months in fostering, reports The Mirror.

The 11-month-old former stray had been brought into a foster home because he struggled to adapt to kennels.After being taken in by new owners he was returned to RSPCA Macclesfield, South East Cheshire and Buxton Branch just two days after he left.A statement from the RSPCA reads: "Fidget came into one of our wonderful foster homes after Derby RSPCA appealed for help – they took Fidget in as a stray from another rescue back in November."But he was getting really frustrated with kennel life, they were advertising him and he was adopted but came back after two days, for no apparent reason."The branch of the animal welfare and rehoming organisation also described him "part lurcher and part giraffe", adding:"Lurchers are generally very active and Fidget is no exception.

He is incredibly high energy in the morning and needs at least two bouts of 30 minutes of exercise per day."Fidget also makes a fantastic running partner.

Generally, Fidget will play games during the day such as sniff and lick mats, ‘touch’ training and other things to keep him stimulated.While he does "chew items on a daily basis", the RSPCA say this "is not destructive behaviour" and generally is "aimed at his toys such as a Kong filled with peanut butter".Because of his upbringing, Fidget has not been socialised with other dogs and would need to continue his training in this area.The statement advises that any owner with the "time and resources" to commit to Fidget would be "lucky to have him".