Meet Sergei, the rescued dog struggling to find a new home - because people think that he looks like a MEERKAT

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Sergei with Birmingham Dogs' Home volunteer Hannah Guy: The poor pup has been shunned by prospective owners because of his short lower jaw which makes him look like a meerkat

This is the little rescue dog who's too ugly to find a loving home - because people think he looks like a meerkat.
The pup was taken in by Birmingham Dogs' Home after dog wardens found him malnourished and abandoned on the streets of Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
But staff have struggled to find him a loving home after he has been shunned by potential owners - because of his short lower jaw, which makes him look like a meerkat.

Namesakes: Because of the uncanny resemblance, volunteers named the rescued puppy after Sergei the meerkat from adverts for the insurance price checking website comparethemarket.com

Carers even named the pup Sergei, after the meerkat on the insurance adverts - but he is still struggling to find someone to love him.
He has spent weeks living at the home, waiting for someone to take him in; but so far, hasn't managed to attract a new owner.
Now, the dogs' home is making a special call for a loving home for Sergei.

Salvation: Sergei was taken in by Birmingham Dogs' Home after dog wardens found him malnourished and abandoned on the streets of Wolverhampton, West Midlands

The home's manager, Karen Doy, said: 'Sergei has been here some time now.
'It's such a shame as this lovely little dog is being passed over every time because he has a short lower jaw that gives him a Meerkat expression and it worries potential owners.
'We really hope someone will look past his unconventional looks and give him a loving home.
'He is such a friendly, loving little creature who will make a fabulous family pet.'

source: dailymail