Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of rehoming centres.
Its branch in Shoreham does such brilliant work helping animals across the county lead happier lives, and has a whole variety of adorable pooches looking for homes, including two adorable Dachshunds, a young Lurcher and a super-cute 14-week-old puppy.
Each of the dogs below are looking for new homes – if you are interested in adopting one of them, visit the Dogs Trust for more information and to complete an application form.
All information and photos come from Dogs Trust Shoreham.
. Birch - 14 week old Akita cross Rottweiler puppy
Birch is full of energy and has the fun-loving nature to match. She will thrive in a home with pro-active adopters who can invest plenty of their time to her ongoing training, including teaching her basic life skills and building up positive associations around new experiences. Being a high-energy breed, she will also enjoy learning fun tricks and getting involved in various dog-friendly activities throughout her lifetime. She could potentially live with a well-suited canine chum depending on how they mix at the Shoreham rehoming centre. Birch may be able to live with other types of pets in the home, pending gradual introductions and your home layout. She would best be suited to a home with secondary-school aged children, and a garden of her own is essential. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Tilly - eight+ year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tilly is a senior Staffy with a heart of gold. While she is still spritely and full of life, she would best be suited to a peaceful home environment, where the youngest members of her family are of secondary-school age. A friendly lady when meeting other dogs, Tilly enjoys having canine walking buddies and could potentially live with a well-suited dog. However, she is unable to share her home with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Kitti - 18 month old Dachshund
Kitti is a sweet yet sensitive Dachshund who will be an enthusiastic and loveable character once you've gained her trust. Due to currently being under-confident when meeting new people, Kitti requires a quiet household with minimal visitors and children of age 16 or over, and she may benefit from living with another confident, small dog to guide her. During the introduction process, adopters will need to be able to visit the centre on a few occasions and expect an initial "hands off" approach, to build a bond with this special girl before taking her home. Kitti has a puppy-like nature and adores snoozing on your lap or rolling on her back for a belly rub - she would love a family who have the time and patience to continue bringing out the best in this special lady. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Betsy - two year old French Bulldog
Betsy is an easy-going little lady who is happy to live with secondary school children and may be able to share her home with a doggy friend. She is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits or guinea pigs. Betsy finds it very difficult when left alone, so needs a family who won't need to leave her at all in the initial months of settling her in and who can build this up gradually. Betsy has ongoing medical needs so is looking for adopters who are happy to take these on. This adorable girl is bound to make for a fantastic addition to a family who have lots of time for her, and who could fully involve her in all aspects of their day-to-day life. Betsy is very sociable and loves the company of people, she could be a great companion to accompany you to work. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Frankie - four year old Chihuahua
For such a small little chap, Frankie is FULL of character! Sensitive in his nature, Frankie arrived at Dogs Trust due to behavioural and medical concerns, including a previous history of aggression to children and nerves around strangers. Due to this, Frankie will need to live in a home with patient adopters who can make multiple visits to our rehoming centre to get to know him gradually, and then support him with some confidence building once he’s at home. The youngest members of his family must be in their older teens, and he will need to be the only pet in his new abode. A garden of his own is essential so that he can regularly enjoy some outdoor relaxation time! Four-year-old Frankie will make for a fabulous companion once he’s formed a strong friendship with you. A gentle approach and plenty of tasty treats is the way to his heart, and after taking the time to get to know him, you’ll be rewarded with his affectionate side. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Tex - nine year old Collie cross
Tex is looking for what Dogs Trust has called a 'hero adopter' who can offer him commitment and consistency. Nervous in the presence of new people, Tex arrived into the charity's care after showing aggression towards strangers. However, with careful management and when providing him with a predictable routine, he is a sweet and loving boy who will make for a brilliant companion. Tex must be the only pet at home and can be worried around unfamiliar dogs. He is also required to wear his muzzle when in public and when visiting the vets as a precaution. A secure garden of his own is essential. While Tex isn’t keen on being cuddled, he does enjoy gentle fusses from his favourite friends and will show you his affection by nuzzling into your hand or choosing to relax in your company. He’s also keen to interact with his humans over a game with his toys, or when participating in fun training. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Toby - 17 month old Beagle
Toby is a beautiful Beagle with a friendly character. Dogs Trust is hoping to find him a home with active adopters, who can provide him with an enriching lifestyle, full of fun and adventure. Toby can live with sensible secondary-school aged children who are confident around lively pooches. As a result of his high prey-drive, he is unsuitable to live with any cats, birds, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. However, he is a sociable boy with others canines and could potentially share his home with a well-suited dog of a similarly playful nature to his own. It is essential that he has his own secure garden to bound around in and burn off some steam. Toby finds it very challenging when left alone, so will need a multi-carer household, where there is always at least one member of the family at home to keep him company. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Quizzie - seven month old Lurcher
Quizzie is a very sweet natured, friendly girl who is eager to make pals with both humans and her canine chums. As such, Quizzie would happily share her home with another playful dog or would also be content soaking up the cuddles to herself. She will also require a secure garden of her own to burn off some puppy energy and zoom about playing games with her new family. Given that Quizzie adores being around people, she can struggle being left on her own so will need a family who can gradually build up her leaving hours once she is settled into her new home. Quizzie would make a great companion for a family who are eager to continue her training and involve her in their day to day activities. Photo: Dogs Trust
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