Britain's most unwanted dog is looking for a new home after three years in a shelter.
Pip has gone through three Prime Ministers and two monarchs without an owner.
The six-year-old Pointer arrived at an animal centre in 2020 – spending each Covid lockdown in a holding pen.
She is still looking for an owner who is willing to go on rural walks and give her cuddles.
The pooch is currently staying at the RSPCA's Blackberry Farm Animal Centre, in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire.
Manager Julie Allen said: “A lot can happen in three years, as the world has seen. But poor Pip is still waiting to start the next stage of her life.
“We just cannot believe that she is still with us. She is such an amazing dog with so much character.
“Once Pip knows you she is an absolute joy to be around. She is goofy and loves charging around after toys, and she absolutely loves a cuddle.
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Jam Press Vid/RSPCA)“Pip finds unexpected events startling which can include people suddenly appearing or making her jump."
Staff have taught Pip routines around meeting new people and say she has specific needs when it comes to finding a new home.
They said: "She is looking for a home that is in a quiet, non-built up area with plenty of access to rural walks.
“She needs people who can continue to support her and give her a safe environment, with plenty of space in which to build her confidence and to bring out her loving, playful nature in the home."
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Jam Press/RSPCA)It was difficult to rehome Pip during the pandemic as staff needed the dog to meet potential owners which was limited due to restrictions.
“Since then, we have been working with our behaviour team so that we can be sure she will be going to the right home," the explained.
"She has quite specific rehoming needs - somewhere quiet, as the only dog and in an adult-only home or one where children are over the age of 16.
"This is why we think it is taking so long to find the right home for her. She is a great dog and in the perfect home with the right owners, she will flourish.”
