Bald dog struggling in search for fur-ever home
Patch needs to wear sun cream to help his skin
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A bald dog taken in by the RSPCA is struggling to find a new home due to his unusual skin allergy.
Patch, who is thought to be a boxer breed, has no fur due to a severe reaction to dust mites and birch pollen, with his previous owners giving him up after being unable to afford treatments.
It took staff at the charity's Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and District Branch more than six months to work out what was causing Patch's soreness and balding.
Staff said the four-year-old dog was a "wonderful boy with so much love to give".
Patch wears jumpers to help protect his skin and keep him warm
Patch now has a treatment plan in place which involves not only sun cream but medicated baths and allergy tablets.
Fay Gibbons, from the branch, said: 鈥淭aking on any dog is a huge responsibility and a big financial commitment, but Patch鈥檚 new owners will need to be aware of the added costs of managing his allergies.
"His care plan can change from season to season and will depend on how his condition improves with time - but our team will help any potential adopters with this."
Patch has his own wardrobe of special jumpers to wear during colder weather to keep him warm.
He is house trained, but can't live with other dogs or cats and the perfect home would be adult-only.
Ms Gibbons added: 鈥淧atch loves the company of people so he鈥檇 like someone who is based at home and has lots of time to spend with him.
"He is one of the goofiest dogs we鈥檝e ever had; he鈥檚 always getting up to cheeky antics and making us all giggle!"
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