Harry Potter Canine Star Who Played Padfoot Is Looking For A New Home

Sept. 27 2011, Published 5:30 a.m. ET

'Animagus in need of a good home and loving family. Is house-trained, well-behaved, loves children (wizards or muggles), and transforms from a pure-blood wizard to a black German Shepherd.'

The beautiful black dog who saved Harry Potter as Sirius Black's animal alter-ego, Padfoot, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is in now need of a spell-binding rescue, RadarOnline.com has learned.

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The canine actor has found himself up for adoption because his stuntman owner, Paul Thompson, can no longer take care of him or his housemate, Porridge, the Huffington Post reported.

"I found myself spending a lot of time away from home," Thompson told British newspaper, the Sunday Express.

"The dogs needed more attention then I could give. It was a difficult decision to make but one I had to accept was best for the dogs."

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In a magical essay, the giant German Shepherd, whose real name is Berry, promoted his best qualities to potential owners on the rescue site, GermanShepherdRescue.co.uk.

"My real name is Berry, Shadowberry, and I am now 10 human years old. Many dog years ago I played the part of Padfoot in the big film that was watched by many people all around the world (or so my Dad told me). I haven't seen it personally but apparently I looked pretty mean in it sometimes.