Rescue dog ‘Banksy’ recreates art of infamous artist he’s named after

By Ed Cullinane via SWNS

A rescue dog named Banksy has been recreating art by his graffiti artist namesake - as part of an appeal to find a home.

The pooch is making his own Banksy-inspired work to auction off to raise funds for Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.

The center says the poor young Staffordshire Bull Terrier is only able to live at a home with adults.

"Banksy had a rough start in life, having passed between a few homes already, and is now looking for a consistent and patient home where he can settle,"said Jodie Hayward, animal home manager at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.

“Banksy is a lovely dog with a cheeky personality. He loves training and is very eager to please, but he can get a bit boisterous and mouthy when he feels unsure as to how he should behave in certain situations.

"Banksy is a misunderstood dog with lots of potential, and we are sure that he will bring a great deal of joy to the right family".

So far, Banksy has painted his own version of Banksy’s famous ‘Cat and Dog’ artwork, using his nose and paws to spread the paint.

"Banksy really enjoys creating the artworks, it’s a great enrichment activity for him to do with his carers," Jodie added.

"The brilliant thing about it is that every penny raised from his art will go towards helping, healing and homing the vulnerable animals in our care".

You can find out more about Banksy here.