Bailey has spent 344 days, almost an entire year, at RSPCA Coventry & District's animal centre, waiting for someone to offer her the right home.
She is at the centre of an RSPCA appeal to find her a place to call home this festive season.
The charity say she is a gentle but nervous girl, looking for patient, understanding owners who can help her build confidence at her own pace.
She can find unfamiliar people and busy environments overwhelming, but once she begins to trust someone, Bailey has plenty of love and companionship to offer.
Bailey needs a quiet home with experienced owners who are confident handling larger dogs, where she can be the only pet and enjoy a secure, private garden.
Now, as Christmas approaches, the charity is hoping to shine a light on dogs like Bailey while inviting Coventry's canine community to join its popular annual Santa Paws fundraiser.
Taking place on 6th and 12th of December at the charity's animal centre in Coundon, Santa Paws offers dogs the chance to meet Father Christmas and enjoy a 15-minute festive photoshoot.
For £15 per dog, visitors will receive a festive photography session, a special goodie bag for their four-legged friend and a warming hot chocolate for themselves.
The event has sold out in previous years, and additional dates may be added depending on demand.
And Santa himself is no stranger to working with dogs. Behind the beard will be Cat Clements, the charity's Kennels Supervisor, whose experience with dogs of all personalities and temperaments helps make the experience enjoyable for its canine visitors.
The event is supported by TV Trev Photography and Dusky Blue Skies, who are providing photography services.
Emma Davies, Marketing and Fundraising Manager at RSPCA Coventry & District, said:
"Santa Paws is one of our favourite events of the year. We love seeing dogs and their owners enjoying themselves, and it's a wonderful way to bring our community together while raising money for the animals in our care.
"But Christmas can also be a reminder that some of our dogs are still waiting for their happy ending.
"Bailey has been with us for almost a year. She's a lovely girl, but she needs a special kind of home where she can feel safe, build trust and take things at her own pace.
"Not every rescue dog is right for every home, and that's absolutely fine. What matters is finding the right match. For Bailey, that means someone with the patience and understanding to give her the time she needs.
"We'd love nothing more than to see Bailey find her forever home, and every Santa Paws booking helps us continue caring for her and other animals while they wait."
All proceeds from Santa Paws will support the work of RSPCA Coventry & District, an independently funded local RSPCA branch which relies on fundraising and donations to care for animals in need.
Santa Paws bookings: https://www.rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk/event/santa-paws-2026/
Meet Bailey:https://www.rspca-coventryanddistrict.org.uk/adopt-dog/?animal_id=6295&animal_name=bailey
