Has Maisy the 'stood up' Staffy finally found love?

A dog who was stood up at a speed dating-style rehoming event may have finally found love.

Last week, Maisy, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, was supposed to meet four prospective new owners at the RSPCA's Suffolk Central branch in Martlesham.

Nobody turned up, leaving the charity's team "heartbroken" and the forlorn pooch with her tail between her legs.

But things may be looking up for seven-year-old Maisy: a potential match has been found and she has been officially placed "under reservation".

Lorna Goodwin, the branch's corporate and community fundraiser, tempered expectations, but admitted the entire team was "very excited".

"We were buzzing and everyone had an extra spring in their step, which was lovely to see," she said.

"She is such a nice girl and she deserves this."

Maisy was taken in by the RSPCA a couple of months ago, after inspectors found her abandoned.

She is described as having a "cheerful personality" and an "incredible love" for people.

That appealed to several prospective new owners, who asked about Maisy. The centre has now identified a suitable match.

"To have people who have room in their hearts for Maisy is amazing," added Goodwin.

"She is under reservation, so it looks like somebody meets the criteria and so the next step is to do a home visit.

"If approved, they get to visit her at the centre a few times to make sure they all get on – we're feeling very hopeful."

Maisy needs to be the only pet in an experienced home, though she may be able to live with children aged eight and over.

"She is genuinely a happy dog but part of me likes to think they do [know when they are being rehomed]," said Goodwin.

"Either way, it's our job to make sure they are happy for all the time."

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