A GIANT puppy who is struggling to find a new home because he is so big is spearheading a Christmas collection campaign launched by an independent veterinary group.

Standing at more than five feet two inches tall on his hind legs, loveable Max, described by his Warrington carers as ‘Akita cross Kangeroo’ has only just reached the tender age of one and has already won many hearts with his loveable, bouncy personality and large ears.

He is one of the many needy animals who are set to benefit from the second year of Willows Veterinary Group’s Pawsome Pets Christmas Appeal which aims to help as many abandoned, unwanted and unloved animals as possible over the festive period.

Willows Veterinary Group, which owns Beech House in Wilderspool Causeway, Bridgefoot in Latchford, Birchwood Vets in Birchwood and Orford Lane Veterinary Surgeries in Warrington, is urging pet lovers to bring in unopened pet food, new toys and blankets for animals by December 18.

The resulting collection will be distributed to various animal rescue charities across the region.

Max is currently being cared for at Warrington Animal Welfare on Slutchers Lane.

He was sold to his former owner as a Labrador cross and they later realised they had got a lot more dog than they had bargained for.

Caroline Tebbs, Warrington Animal Welfare Centre Manager, said: “Max is loved by everyone here. He has a very sweet nature.

“He’s been with us for three months now and the kennel environment is not ideal for a young dog like him.

"He needs a home where someone is used to handling larger dogs and is prepared to put in some work with positive reward based training.

“He is a very handsome dog to front Willows Veterinary Group’s Christmas collection campaign which we are thrilled to be a part of again. I would like to thank everyone who is able to donate. The extra supplies we will receive will be so valuable to us.”

For more information about Max, visit warringtonanimalwelfare.org.uk or call 748638.