Dogs for adoption in Sussex: These adorable dogs and puppies at Dogs Trust Shoreham are looking for loving homes - including Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, a Collie and a Chihuahua 🐶
Are you considering adopting a rescue dog? Take a look at the adorable pups looking for homes across Sussex.
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.
Willow is an endearing Akita cross Rottweiler pup with bundles of energy! He arrived at Dogs Trust as part of an unplanned-litter and has had limited experience of the big wide world around him. Pro-active adopters who can invest plenty of their time to his ongoing training, including teaching him basic life skills and building up positive associations around new experiences would be perfect. While every pup needs support from their humans when getting to know the world, Willow particularly seems to lack in confidence. He likes to look to his people pals for reassurance but also thrives off the companionship his littermates. Because of this, he would be best-suited to living with another well-rounded dog, who could help to show him the ropes and act as a good role model for him. Willow would best be suited to a family where the youngest members are of secondary-school aged children, and he will need a garden of his own. Photo: Dogs Trust
. Sooty - six year old Chihuahua cross
Sooty is a sweet chap with a sensitive nature. He enjoys making new friends but does tend to show conflicting behaviours when it comes to handling. For example, Sooty will nudge into your hands when he wants a fuss but likes to do this on his own terms. He appreciates his own space at times, so it is best to have a gentle, hands-off approach when first building a bond with him. The endearing six-year-old has a lot of love to give and his perfect match would be with patient adopters, who can take the time to learn his body language, while gradually building up his confidence. As well as spending time with his favourite people, Sooty loves exploring the outdoors and pottering about in exciting new places! The youngest members of Sooty's family must be in their later teens and he cannot live with other dogs, cats or small animals. 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
. Bindi - 12 year old Cairn cross Jack Russell Terrier
Bindi is an adorable 12 year old who likes to take her time getting to know new people. A calm approach and plenty of tasty treats is the way to her heart, but due to her timid nature when meeting strangers, Bindi would likely best be suited to a home with secondary school aged children, who can be understanding of her space when she needs it. Bindi will make for a sweet and loving companion to a family who have the time to help build up her confidence. Once she’s familiar with you, she’ll enjoy snuggling up next to you on the sofa or hopping up onto your lap for a gentle fuss. A multiple-carer household is needed, so that there’s always someone around to keep her company as she finds it difficult when being left alone. A garden of her own is essential and she is unable to live with any dogs, cats, or other small furry pets. 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