A PLEA has gone out to help a rescue dog still looking for a home after five years in a shelter.

Riza was pulled out of a kill shelter in Romania when she had only two weeks to be claimed otherwise she would have been put down.

She is now in Malvern with a foster carer provided by Bid to Save a Stray and been assessed and looking for her forever home.

Riza is a lively lady, weighing in at approximately 30kg, who is very bouncy and acts younger than her age. She was originally aged as a much older dog but her energy level and healthy teeth suggest that she is more like eight years old and she likes to play with toys and run around the garden like an oversized puppy.

Riza is affectionate and likes a lot of attention from her humans. She would prefer a home as an only dog so she can get all the attention she deserves and with an active couple who will take her for long countryside walks.

She’s not been used to road traffic and she is getting used to this but fast cars going past her does upset her. Riza is good on a lead and walks really nicely. She really enjoys her walks and loves to run.

Riza is not a fan of cats and, due to her level of boisterous energy, a home with children is not advisable.

Riza settles really well when she is left on her own. She does show fear of new things and cowers as thinks she is going to be hurt.

She is missing an ear and her fear could be to do with how this happened but she has become less fearful as she has settled and gained in confidence.

If you think you cane give Riza the home she needs or for further details, contact Sarah at sarah_coleman_955@hotmail.co.uk.