One of the UK's unluckiest dogs - stuck in animal shelters for 11 years - could be set to find his first home.

Sweep had been turned down by dozens of prospective owners during his time in kennels.

The borsoi-cross spent his first 10 years at an animal shelter in Northern Ireland before being taken on by the National Canine Defence League shelter in Bridgend, south Wales.

Their efforts to find him a home could well be rewarded, with hundreds of callers responding to an appeal for a caring home.

The shelter said an estimated 1,000 callers had responded to an appeal on BBC Wales and it is hoped to find Sweep a new home within a fortnight.

Sarah McKay, from Bridgend NCDL, said: "We will not be housing him with any other animals or young children.

"He is not used to them at his age and to expect him to do so would be unfair."

She added: "I think the worst thing he has had going for him is that he is black and a greyhound-type, which not a lot of people want.

"We just want someone who can take him for a little walk and have a sofa for him to lie on."

Anyone who is interested in giving Sweep a home should contact the NCDL on 01656 656771.