There are plenty of adorable pups up for adoption at Dogs Trust – in total, the charity normally cares for about 14,000 dogs across its network of rehoming centres.
Its branch in Shoreham currently has a whole variety of adorable breeds looking for homes, including Labradors, Spaniels and a seven-month-old Pug puppy!
If you are interested in adopting one of the pups below, visit the Dogs Trust website for more information and to complete an application form.
All information and photos come from Dogs Trust Shoreham.
. Maxi - six year old Terrier cross
Maxi has been described as a sweet chap with a sensitive side, though he is beginning to blossom more each day in Dogs Trust’s care. He is currently on a pain-trial to work out if he is in discomfort, as he was handed in to Dogs Trust due to growling when being touched. He would best be suited to a home where the youngest members of his family are in their older teens, and he must be the only pet in the household. Despite this, he does enjoy the company of calm-natured canines when out for his walks and may benefit from having a regular walking buddy. Maxi loves to spend time outdoors and will need a private garden of his own at home. Dogs Trust said he will make a wonderful little companion. Picture: Dogs Trust Photo: Dogs Trust
. Pooky - Bedlington Terrier
Pooky is gentle-natured and a joy to be around, Dogs Trust said. She has a lot of love to offer, though she can be shy at times and will best be suited to a home where the youngest members of her family are in their older teens. While Pooky is worried around bigger dogs of a boisterous nature, she is friendly with other dogs who are equally as calm as she is. She can live with a well-matched dog in her new home, but cannot live with cats or small animals. Pooky is an avid sunbather and would love to continue to soak up some Vitamin D in a garden of her own. Picture: Dogs Trust Photo: Dogs Trust
. Winnie - one year old Bulldog
Dogs Trust said Winnie is 'the sweetest little lady who is bound to steal your heart'. Friendly to all who she meets, Winnie adores the company of people but can be a little shy at first. She would best be suited to a home where the youngest members of her family are of secondary-school age. This is because she feels her best in a calm and peaceful environment and needs a ‘hands-off’ approach when first getting to know her. Winnie does also have a cheeky side and boisterous streak that comes out when she plays. She enjoys meeting other dogs but hasn’t yet fully developed her social skills and may sometimes forget her manners when interacting. She would benefit from having walking buddies who could help to show her the ropes but will need to be the only dog at home. Winnie is also unable to live with any cats or birds, but could possibly live with a house rabbit, guinea pig, or other small, caged pets. A garden of her own is essential so that she can have regular toileting opportunities, as she has been known to have the occasional accident. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Charley - seven month old Pug
Dogs Trust said Charley is a playful young Pug with a lot of love to give. Aged only seven-months-old, she has lived a rather sheltered life so far, and so can be sensitive at times. She’s hoping to find a family who can offer her plenty of support and guidance, while teaching her all the wonderful ways of the world. Charley can be worried when meeting new people, but with some tasty treats and her favourite toys, it shouldn’t take her too long to form a friendship. However, due to her lack in confidence, experience, and her noise-sensitivity, she would best be suited to a home where the youngest members of her family are in their later teen years. Charley is also lacking in social skills when it comes to meeting other dogs, so would benefit from gradual, positive introductions. She will need to be the only pet at home and should be walked in quieter walks initially, until she grows in confidence. Charley is still practicing her housetraining and will need some help with this from her new family. A garden of her own is essential so that she can regularly head outside for toilet breaks. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Misty - ten year old Chihuahua
Misty is an affectionate little lady who feels most at home when curled up on a human lap, Dogs Trust said. While she is a super friendly pooch with her favourite people, Misty also has a sensitive side and can become easily overwhelmed with lots going on around her. She is particularly worried around children, busy public places, and loud noises. Because of this, she would best be suited to a quieter home environment, living with older teenagers who could be calm and gentle around her. She is also unable to have any visiting children to her home. Misty can be unsure around large or boisterous dogs but could possibly live with a smaller dog of a similarly calm temperament to her own. However, she cannot live share her home with cats, house rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, or livestock. A secure garden of her own is essential, and she’d like to be let out into the garden straight after her meals. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Murphy - ten year old Terrier cross
Murphy is a spritely Terrier cross, with tonnes of character. Originally found as a stray, Dogs Trust has little information on his background but has found that 'he’s a sweet chap' with a lot of love to give. Murphy has a cheeky side to his character and may ‘steal’ items on occasion, not wishing to give them up until you swap for something of higher value, such as delicious treats! He would best be suited to a home with secondary school aged children who could be sensible around him and give him some space when he needs it. He likes to pick and choose who he considers to be his friends when it comes to socialising with other dogs and may bark at some dogs on occasion. Introducing him to any new doggie-pals must be done so gradually, ensuring not to overwhelm him and he will need to be the only pet at home. Murphy would prefer a garden, if possible, as he loves to keep busy and have regular sniffs outside. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Barney - four year old Bulldog
Dogs Trust said Barney is a wonderful boy who shows off his true, brilliant self once he has taken the time to get to know you. He can be an independent chap at times and may appear to be somewhat ‘indifferent’ until you’ve earned his trust and friendship. Barney arrived at Dogs Trust due to his anxieties around children, which resulted in reactivity through growling and lunging in their presence. Because of this, he will need to live in an adult-only home, without any visiting children. Barney can be selective of who he chooses as his doggie-pals and can be a little ‘intense’ upon greeting them, after which, he will lose interest, Dogs Trust said. He may be able to live with another well-suited canine after multiple meetings. However, he is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, guinea pigs, or other small furry pets. A good boy when walking on his lead, Barney enjoys pottering in quieter areas, away from busy traffic. Shorter, controlled walks are needed due to his breed-related breathing difficulties, and he will need a garden of his own. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Reggy - one year old crossbreed
Reggy is a fun-loving, excitable boy with bundles of energy. Friendly to all who he meets, his excitement may get the better of him and he can forget his manners at times.He would best be suited to an active family with older, dog-savvy teens who are confident around larger breeds. Reggy loves his walks but can be strong when he wants to be and will need to stay on his lead due to his lack in confidence around other dogs. His adopters will need to be able to manage his size and strength and choose quieter walking areas while they support him with his doggie social skills. He must be the only pet at home and a secure garden of his own is essential, so that he can regularly enjoy and off-lead burn. Reggy has been described as a big softie at heart and loves nothing more than spending quality time with his favourite people. He’s always keen to play with his toys, loves to tuck into a long-lasting chew, and looks forward to his daily training sessions. His perfect match would be a family who have plenty of time to dedicate to his ongoing training, as well as the time to keep him company at home, as he prefers to be with someone than to be left alone. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Zara - three year old Borzoi
Dogs Trust Shoreham said if Zara were a human, she’d be a princess! The beautiful Borzoi is 'a gentle, elegant lady' who turns heads wherever she goes. However, Zara isn’t always fond of such attention, as she likes to get to know people at her own pace. Due to her sensitive nature, she would best be suited to a quieter home environment, where the youngest family members are of secondary-school age. She is fearful of dogs, so will need to be walked in less-frequented areas at quieter times of the day, or be taken to hired, enclosed fields and cannot live with any resident dogs. While Zara must be the only pet in the household, she is happy to live nearby horses or livestock. She much prefers having company than spending time alone, so will need adopters who are always around at home to keep her company, and especially in the initial stages while she is settling into her new routine. A garden of her own is essential. Photo: Dogs Trust Shoreham
. Lemmy - eight year old crossbreed
Eight-year-old Lemmy is an enthusiastic dog with a super bright brain! He has been at Dogs Trust for two and a half years, and has spent short periods of time in two separate homes. He is full of playful energy, loves to learn, and is a real foodie! Though, despite his fun-loving ways, Lemmy does have a few worries about the world around him. His new family will need to be patient with him, understanding that it could take several months before he is fully settled into his new environment. Until he is settled, he requires his family to be around to keep him company at home. The perfect match for this smart boy would be adopters who are interested in reward-based training and who have plenty of time to dedicate to him. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Zeus - two year old American Bulldog
Meet Zeus! Dogs Trust said he's a big boy with an even bigger heart and has plenty of love to give. Due to his size, strength and clumsy nature, he’ll need to live in a home where the youngest residents are of secondary-school age. He’ll also need adopters who are experienced with Bull-breeds and who are confident in managing his strength, as he can be very strong on his lead. Zeus requires ongoing, positive training to keep his busy brain occupied, but he will especially benefit from learning some ‘loose-lead-walking’. He adores the company of people and tends to find alone-time challenging. If needing to leave him, you will need to build this up very gradually, and only once he is fully settled into his new routine. A garden of his own is essential so that he can burn off some steam off-lead. Zeus could potentially share his home with a well-suited dog but is unable to live with any cats or other small furry pets. Photo: Dogs Trust Shoreham
1. Archie - seven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier cross
Archie is a playful Terrier cross with a charmingly cheeky character. Toys are one of his absolute favourite things of all and he loves to bound around with a toy in tow or play with his humans when engaging in a game of tug. He needs adopters who can offer him plenty of their time and who are willing to keep up with his training plans, including teaching him to comfortably wear a muzzle. He tends to lunge and bark when close to other dogs, but is happy if they are walking in the distance - so he has potential to build up his tolerance with training. Archie must be the only pet at home but can share his home with older secondary-school aged children. A secure garden of his own is a must so that he can have a good off-lead run about from time to time. Photo: Dogs Trust
2. Tyke - six-year-old German Shepherd cross
Tyke is a big softie at heart, Dogs Trust says. He's keen to find an understanding family who could offer him their patience and gradually build his confidence, while introducing him to new experiences at his own pace. Much more a fan of the peaceful side of life, Tyke will appreciate being taken to quiet walking locations, where he can investigate a regular route. Hewould love to live a quieter lifestyle in a relaxing home, where the youngest members of his family are in their later teens. While Tyke needs to be the only dog at home, he’ll benefit from ongoing training to build up his social skills with other dogs. He cannot live with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs, and will require a garden of his own. Photo: Dogs Trust
3. Bailey - nine-year-old Chow Chow
Dogs Trust says Bailey is a wonderful lady who loves life’s simple luxuries. Spending quality time with her favourite people, going on a walk with her doggie-pals, snoozing on her bed, and a tasty dinner to look forward to in the evening are all things that will keep her feeling happy. She can be overwhelmed when in new situations, meeting new people, or when visiting the vets, so is hoping to find a patient and understanding family who can support her and help her build her confidence. She is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and other small furry pets. Bailey requires a garden. Photo: Dogs Trust
4. Cassie - one year old Siberian Husky
Dogs Trust said Cassie turns heads wherever she goes; not only because of her striking looks, but because she has the fun-loving and excitable character to match! Full of spritely energy, she is seeking equally active adopters who can keep her busy with lots of enrichment activities, long walks in the countryside, and teaching her fun new skills. Having entered the charity's care as a stray, it appears that Cassie still has much to learn about the big wide world and will hugely benefit from additional training support. This includes building up some confidence, learning some appropriate manners, or alternative outlets when over-stimulated, as she tends to jump up or ‘puppy mouth’ when excited or frustrated. Because of this, she would best be suited to a home where the youngest family members are aged at least 16. While Cassie will need to be the only pet at home, she could possibly have walking buddies with other dogs of a similar size and playful character to her own. Building up her social skills with a variety of dogs will also be a great benefit to her. A big puppy when playing with her toys, Cassie loves to bound around and burn off some steam, so a garden of her own is essential. Cassie finds it challenging when left alone and requires a multi-carer household, so that there is always someone around to keep her company. Photo: Dogs Trust