Best of friends found wandering the streets seek ‘fur-ever’ family

Canine carers Meg Sutton (front left) and Maisie Murchison are pictured with Alpha and Sasha

As International Friendship Day was marked yesterday (Saturday), the team at Dogs Trust Manchester now hope it will bring two dogs who are the best of friends a forever home together. 

Siberian Huskies three-year-old Sasha and Alpha, four, were sadly found as strays, and although they have settled in well at the nearby Denton-based rehoming centre taking comfort in each other’s company, the team are hoping they will soon be waving a fond farewell to the devoted duo. 

Carol Margieson, Deputy Manager at Dogs Trust Manchester, said: “Sasha and Alpha are stunning dogs and although they have had a difficult time of it lately, as long as they are together, they are fine. 

“They are big bundles of fun; excitable, affectionate and they love lots of fuss and cuddles, so we are definitely looking for a family with room in their home for two large canine companions.” 

The Siberian Husky was bred in the Northeast of Siberia for long distance sled hauling and true to their breed, Sash and Alpha love nothing more than heading out on an adventure.

They love exploring new sights and smells and so are looking for an energetic family who enjoy getting out and about as much as they do, whatever the weather. 

Carol added: “They are definitely not couch potatoes!

"They would make great hiking companions so if there is a family out there who would like the company of two adorable dogs as they conquer mountains or head into the hills, Sash and Alpha could be the ideal dogs for them.” 

Sasha and Alpha would love a secure garden to play and relax in and can live with children aged eleven and over who are comfortable around large, boisterous dogs.

They need to be the only pets in the home. 

If you think you could give Sasha and Alpha the forever home they are looking for, please go to: www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming to start the virtual adoption process.  

Dogs Trust Manchester holds Information Days every Sunday.

If you would like to take a tour of the centre, meet members of the team and see the dogs spending time with their canine carers, please go to: www.dogstrust.org.uk/ourcentres to book a place. 

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