Blind Immingham dog needs new home after returning to kennels

Benedict had an infection that caused the loss of his eyes.

An animal charity is appealing for a home for a blind dog.

Immingham Dogs Home thought it had found a forever home for Benedict, a three-year-old German shepherd, after media coverage led to 35 applications to adopt him.

However, he had to return to the kennels after he did not get on with the other dogs in his new home.

In a social media post, the home said it was trying to find a family with no other pets.

"I am so sad to be writing this post but sadly Benedict's home did not work out," the Facebook post said. "He definitely needs to be the only dog in the house but can socialise with other dogs."

'Happiest boy ever'

The kennels added that any children in his new home ideally would be "over 12 years as he does need a quieter home, as lost of noise can stress him as he can't see what's going on".

Originally from Romania, Benedict had an infection that caused the loss of his eyes.

The charity said: "This hasn't affected his happiness and once you meet him you will see he is the happiest boy ever."