ONE of the longest serving residents at Dogs Trust Evesham has finally found a new home.

Four-year-old Bowie now called Buddy by his new owners arrived at the Wickhamford-based rehoming centre in April 2016 and staff were baffled as to why he was being overlooked.

But the Patterdale Terrier has now been adopted by Kirby and Luke Brewer a year after he arrived at the rehoming centre.

Buddy’s new owner, Kirby Brewer, said: "We’re so excited to have Buddy in our family – he has definitely found his forever home with us.

"He’s so loving and enjoys a cuddle with us on the sofa. He’s quite mischievous but we love his character and seeing him so happy.

"We know he was on a bespoke training plan at Dogs Trust and his behaviour and progress is testament to the hard work his carers put into him. He’s doing so well and he really has been the best thing to happen to us."

Sam Westgate, dog trainer at Dogs Trust Evesham, said: "We’re delighted that Buddy has found a loving family, although I was really sad to see him go as he was such a cheeky chap.

"Buddy was with us a while but we know he’ll be very happy with the Brewer family who tell us he is settling in really well. He’s really landed on his paws."

Dogs Trust Evesham has rehomed almost 400 dogs so far this year.

Anyone interested in rehoming a dog, call the Rehoming Centre directly on 0300 303 0292 or visit them at 89 Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, Evesham, WR11 7RT. www.dogstrust.org.uk