A pup who has spent his life in kennels is looking for his first-ever loving home.

Dogs Trust Snetterton is searching for a home for Reuben, a Patterdale Terrier, who arrived at the centre with very little background information.

The small-sized pooch is six years old and described as "delightful" and "friendly". 

Reuben is six years oldReuben is six years old (Image: Dogs Trust Snetterton) Staff say his affectionate side really blossoms once he has built a bond with someone and he is one of the sweetest dogs in their care. 

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Sociable Reuben even helps other dogs to become more comfortable living at the centre.

Reuben has spent the majority of his life in kennelsReuben has spent the majority of his life in kennels (Image: Dogs Trust Snetterton) Reuben's wish list includes a quiet environment where he can go for nice walks, with caring and kind adopters.

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He will need a family with a secure garden that he can potter around in, and ideally, he would be the only dog and children should be older teens.

Reuben likes to potter around the garden Reuben likes to potter around the garden (Image: Dogs Trust Snetterton) As he has never been in a home before he would need patient owners who realise things will not be perfect straight away.

A spokeswoman for Dogs Trust said: "Rueben is an incredible boy who deserves a chance at a happy home life, where he can be introduced to the big wide world at a pace that suits him.”

Reuben has an injury in his mouth which is currently being managed, and he will need ongoing pain relief.