Dogs Trust Shoreham is currently home to lots of sweet dogs hoping for a second chance at life.
Take a look below and see if you can open your heart and home to a furry friend.
For more information about each pup, visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk.
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1. Winnie - two-year-old Australian Kelpie Cross
Winnie is a beautiful young Kelpie cross who’s had an unsettled start to life. Found as a stray, she’s now searching for a quiet, patient home where she can finally feel safe, secure, and loved. Though initially nervous, Winnie is incredibly affectionate once she trusts you. She will thrive with a calm and patient adult-only family, who are committed to gently building her confidence through ongoing training and support. Winnie needs to be the only pet at home. However, she has shown interest in meeting quiet, small dogs while out on walks. She loves walking in peaceful areas, such as the quiet countryside, where she can avoid the stress of busy roads or traffic. A garden of her own is essential. Photo: Dogs Trust
2. Willow - two-year-old Australian Kelpie Cross
Dogs Trust said Willow has a heart full of love that she is just waiting to share. Found as a stray, she’s now looking for a patient home where she can feel safe, loved, and supported as she builds her confidence in the world around her. Willow will thrive in a quiet environment and an adult-only household that understands her need for routine and gentle encouragement. She’s currently working on building her confidence, especially around cars and unfamiliar sounds, and would love owners who are happy to continue her positive training journey. She requires a garden of her own and may need a little help with her toilet training, but with time and consistency, it shouldn’t take Willow too long to settle into a routine, Dogs Trust said. Photo: Dogs Trust
3. Tommy - five-year-old Yorkshire Terrier cross Poodle
Tommy is looking for a calm, understanding adult-only home. His adopters will need to be patient and willing to take things at Tommy's pace, following guidance from Dogs trust's behaviour team. Due to his difficult start in life, Tommy is still learning to feel safe and secure, particularly around food, so he’ll need a quiet, undisturbed space where he can eat without worry. A household with experience of sensitive dogs, or a willingness to learn would be ideal. He needs a family who can be gentle, consistent, and who can allow him all the time he needs to settle into his new environment. Photo: Dogs Trust
4. Athena - one-year-old Italian Corso Dog cross
Dogs Trust Shoreham describes Athena as a beautiful lady with a big heart. Going through such a big change so young has left Athena feeling a little overwhelmed, but the 'sweet, sensitive soul' has been making some great progress since she first arrived! She is doing brilliantly with her socialisation around other dogs and has been learning to wear a muzzle as a precautionary measure while out walking. Athena is unable to live with any other animals and would benefit from ongoing training. Walks in quieter areas would be advised in the initial stages, while Athena is still learning. Equally, she would prefer to live in a peaceful home, without too much hustle and bustle going on around her. Due to her lack in general confidence, Dogs Trust said Athena would best be suited to a home where the youngest family members are in their later teens and able to understand dog body language. Photo: Dogs Trust