Dogs are a man's best friend, so the saying goes - and it's not wrong. Neither is the saying if you want a friend, get a dog - the latter of which is often attributed to the 33rd US president, Harry S. Truman.
The takeaway? Dogs make excellent companions - and there are some absolute cuties waiting to find their perfect match at Dogs Trust Leeds right now.
Whilst there was a boom for puppy adoption in Leeds during the past year's successive lockdowns, things have started to slow as life has returned and families have gone back to work. For these gorgeous pooches, though, their need for a loving home is no less great.
Take a look at the dogs currently up for adoption at Dogs Trust Leeds below., you never know - one might just be your perfect match
Beau is a bubbly 1 year old lurcher who would benefit from owners who will continue his training at home / Image: Dogs Trust Leeds
Beau
Bubbly 1-year-old Lurcher Beau has had quite an unsettled start to life, but is super friendly and loves people and dogs alike according to the Dogs Trust Leeds team. He's very playful with other dogs and will benefit from owners that can continue his training at home.
Whilst he loves to play and run, his bowed legs make tackling hills difficult -meaning he can't manage long days hiking, but gentle walks are fine. A "smart lad [sic] full of enthusiasm," he could potentially share with another playful dog and is fine to be rehomed with children over 16.
Cheka is described as a "proper pint-sized staffy" / Image: Dogs Trust Leeds
Cheka
Described as a "proper pint-sized staffy," Cheka's heart was broken after losing both her owner and her home. A real cuddle monster, she's still full of energy despite being nearly 8 years old so a decent-sized garden is a must for anyone looking to take her on.
She's a little unsure around other dogs and would need to be the only one in the house, she also likes her routine so a less adventurous owner who is around all the time would suit her well. Experience with bull breeds is also essential, as Cheka does need some additional training on the lead.
5 month old Coco will need to live with another confident adult dog to help with her anxieties / Image: Dogs Trust Leeds
Coco
At just 5 months old, Coco is still just a young puppy who needs lots of love and training in her new home. An American bulldog, she's super sweet and friendly and has lots of love to give to everyone.
She's already mastered basic training, but will need to attend Dogs Trust Leeds dog school to continue this with her new owners. She'll also need to live with another confident adult dog to help with her anxieties, as she struggles with being alone at present and may take a while to settle into her new routine.
Harvey loves to play fetch with a tennis ball / Image: Dogs Trust Leeds
Harvey
Fun-loving collie Harvey is four years old but has led a sheltered life up until now and could with a little confidence boost at his new home. He will need patient owners who understand the Collie side of his need to train and must be the only dog in the home with no children.
Full of training potential, he loves learning new tricks with his handlers and is lots of fun to be around. Harvey loves to play fetch with a tennis ball and is ok around other dogs, albeit isn't always sure what to do with himself.
Winter is described by his handlers as a "big fluffy cuddle monster" / Image: Dogs Trust Leeds
Winter
Seven year old Akita Winter is new to Dogs Trust Leeds and is a gorgeous-looking boy. Described by his handlers as a "big fluffy cuddle monster," he is not demanding for exercise and would suit a less active household that has a large, secure garden.
He requires ongoing medication for his legs and cannot be left alone for too long, as he gets anxious when his owners are not around. A dream to walk and a real foodie, he will need multiple visits to the centre and several home visits before he can be placed with a new family.
Find out more here.
There are currently 19 dogs listed on the Dogs Trust Leeds website, all deserving of a loving forever home. To take a look at them all, click here.
Feature image - Dogs Trust Leeds.
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Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Georgina Pellant -
6th September 2021 
