Jumbo!

One of the original dogs Niall looked after, Jumbo was a maverick who lived between local 7-11s charming locals and tourists. With a few health conditions and problems with his legs, Jumbo was brought to the land to get healthy...

Despite his health issues, Jumbo was the eternal puppy. He loved to play and made friends with everyone he came into contact with. He even helped some of the sick dogs like Tina, Snoop, and Derek through the last few weeks of their lives, showing them how good life on a sofa can be. We lost Jumbo at the start of 2024 but his kindness and sense of fun will always live on at the land.

Get to know Jumbo

Learn a bit more about the king of the 7-11.

Favorite food

Anything from 7-11 but particularly sausages and sardines.

Favorite thing to do

Escape to the 7-11 or play like a puppy.

Best friend

Derek.

Funniest trait

No matter what time of the day or night, Jumbo was always up for an adventure. Whether that was a walk or a jaunt to the local shops, nothing stopped his fun.

Described in 3 words

The eternal puppy.

Watch Jumbo's story

Watch as Jumbo went from begging between 7-11s to living his best life with Niall in his video series.

Watch his videos

Dogs at our sanctuary

While most street dogs who need medical attention can be back with their packs within the day, some need more serious medical attention.

These are the dogs who come to stay at our sanctuary at Happy Doggo Land. Dogs who have been hit by cars, who have been badly abused, or even need to lose some weight, come to us for care and rehabilitation. Often, they’re able to go back and live their lives normally but sometimes they’re rehomed. In this case, they stay with us until they’re ready to travel.