Dogs for adoption in Sussex: These adorable dogs at the RSPCA are looking for loving homes - including a litter of Bull breed puppies, Lurchers and a Belgian Malinois 🐶

Trainee Reporter

Published 21st Aug 2023, 12:09 BST

Updated 7th Sep 2023, 14:11 BST

Take a look at the adorable dogs currently up for adoption at this Sussex rescue.

The RSPCA, which has branches in both West and East Sussex, has plenty of pups to choose from.

To find out more about adoption, visit the rescue’s website and complete a pre-application form.

All information and photos come from the RSPCA, and each of these dogs are available at branches situated in Chichester and Brighton.

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The RSPCA has a litter of Bull breed cross pups who will be ready for adoption when they are old enough (eight weeks). They are going to be large, strong dogs when fully grown and are looking for experienced owners who are prepared to put lots of time into their socialisation and training. They could live with other dogs who can cope with them when they are annoying adolescents! The pups will need a private, secure garden for training and can not be left for more than a couple of hours to begin with. Any children in the home need to be five years or older and experienced with dogs.

. Bull breed puppies

The RSPCA has a litter of Bull breed cross pups who will be ready for adoption when they are old enough (eight weeks). They are going to be large, strong dogs when fully grown and are looking for experienced owners who are prepared to put lots of time into their socialisation and training. They could live with other dogs who can cope with them when they are annoying adolescents! The pups will need a private, secure garden for training and can not be left for more than a couple of hours to begin with. Any children in the home need to be five years or older and experienced with dogs. Photo: RSPCA

Tallulah is a bouncy, friendly girl who loves attention and enjoys her walks. She is learning her new name and knows how to sit. Tallulah is clean in her kennel most of the time so has already started to understand housetraining. She is sociable with most other dogs and has already made lots of friends at the shelter.

. Tallulah - three year old Bulldog cross

Tallulah is a bouncy, friendly girl who loves attention and enjoys her walks. She is learning her new name and knows how to sit. Tallulah is clean in her kennel most of the time so has already started to understand housetraining. She is sociable with most other dogs and has already made lots of friends at the shelter. Photo: RSPCA

Isla loves people and enjoys learning new tricks. She is very well behaved in a home and is housetrained. She generally walks well on a lead but can be strong occasionally, so she will need potential adopters that are strong enough to cope with this. Isla has many dog friends at the centre but has reacted to smaller dogs in the past, and new owners should be comfortable with having a dog that can react occasionally. She can be easily managed with training but she is looking to be the only dog in the home at this time. Isla loves watching TV, country walks and snuggling up on the sofa. She can live with secondary school children and above, but cannot live with other pets. She must have a secure garden.

. Isla - eight year old Rottweiler cross German Shepherd

Isla loves people and enjoys learning new tricks. She is very well behaved in a home and is housetrained. She generally walks well on a lead but can be strong occasionally, so she will need potential adopters that are strong enough to cope with this. Isla has many dog friends at the centre but has reacted to smaller dogs in the past, and new owners should be comfortable with having a dog that can react occasionally. She can be easily managed with training but she is looking to be the only dog in the home at this time. Isla loves watching TV, country walks and snuggling up on the sofa. She can live with secondary school children and above, but cannot live with other pets. She must have a secure garden. Photo: RSPCA

Mini is a very energetic and enthusiastic young Malinois. Being such a clever and energetic breed, Mini is looking for an active home with owners who are passionate and have experience with positive, reward based training. She is sociable with other dogs and has made several friends at the rescue centre, however, the RSPCA added that she can become vocal when she sees dogs and when she was younger, did show signs of resource guarding around other dogs. She has been learning scent work and has been doing some basic agility suitable for her age. This has proven to be very beneficial for Mini and ideally her new home would continue to provide her with a fun job. Mini can become quite boisterous when she is frustrated or over-excited, so she will need to live in an adult only household, where someone is around most of the day so she can learn it's okay to be alone. The affectionate Malinois' biggest loves are playing with toys and spending time with people. Her favourite game is playing with a tennis ball and she also loves playing in her paddling pool!

. Mini - six to 12 month old Belgian Malinois

Mini is a very energetic and enthusiastic young Malinois. Being such a clever and energetic breed, Mini is looking for an active home with owners who are passionate and have experience with positive, reward based training. She is sociable with other dogs and has made several friends at the rescue centre, however, the RSPCA added that she can become vocal when she sees dogs and when she was younger, did show signs of resource guarding around other dogs. She has been learning scent work and has been doing some basic agility suitable for her age. This has proven to be very beneficial for Mini and ideally her new home would continue to provide her with a fun job. Mini can become quite boisterous when she is frustrated or over-excited, so she will need to live in an adult only household, where someone is around most of the day so she can learn it's okay to be alone. The affectionate Malinois' biggest loves are playing with toys and spending time with people. Her favourite game is playing with a tennis ball and she also loves playing in her paddling pool! Photo: RSPCA

Casper was sadly an unclaimed stray, and has been described by the RSPCA as a very sweet, friendly boy who loves attention and enjoys his walks. He will chase toys but needs to learn to bring them back! Casper is not too keen on being left on his own and may have a bit of separation anxiety so he will need a home where he will not be left on his own initially. He is sociable with other dogs and has already made lots of canine friends at the shelter. Casper may benefit from living with an already established, female dog. He needs a home without cats or small animals.

. Casper -

Casper was sadly an unclaimed stray, and has been described by the RSPCA as a very sweet, friendly boy who loves attention and enjoys his walks. He will chase toys but needs to learn to bring them back! Casper is not too keen on being left on his own and may have a bit of separation anxiety so he will need a home where he will not be left on his own initially. He is sociable with other dogs and has already made lots of canine friends at the shelter. Casper may benefit from living with an already established, female dog. He needs a home without cats or small animals. Photo: RSPCA

Leon has been described as a 'very lovely, friendly, affectionate boy' who loves fuss and attention. He is housetrained and walks well on the lead, although he can be a little strong at times. He is sociable with other dogs and has already made lots of friends at the shelter. He has also lived with a cat in his previous home so may be suitable to live with a cat who is used to bigger dogs. Leon is a new arrival who is still being assessed, so more information will be made available soon.

. Leon - eight year old Labrador cross Shepherd

Leon has been described as a 'very lovely, friendly, affectionate boy' who loves fuss and attention. He is housetrained and walks well on the lead, although he can be a little strong at times. He is sociable with other dogs and has already made lots of friends at the shelter. He has also lived with a cat in his previous home so may be suitable to live with a cat who is used to bigger dogs. Leon is a new arrival who is still being assessed, so more information will be made available soon. Photo: RSPCA

Rodney is a very enthusiastic, friendly, lively boy who is looking for someone experienced with young bull breeds. He wants to say hello to everyone he meets but not everyone appreciates his greeting behaviour (lots of licks and maybe a few nibbles). Rodney knows sit, paw and his name but would benefit from some further training. He enjoys playing with toys and loves his treats. Rodney is still being assessed with other dogs out and about but the RSPCA said he would likely prefer to be the only dog in his new home so that he can have all the attention. He cannot live with cats. Rodney is looking for an experienced, active, adult only home. He will need his own secure garden.

. Rodney - 17 month old Staffie

Rodney is a very enthusiastic, friendly, lively boy who is looking for someone experienced with young bull breeds. He wants to say hello to everyone he meets but not everyone appreciates his greeting behaviour (lots of licks and maybe a few nibbles). Rodney knows sit, paw and his name but would benefit from some further training. He enjoys playing with toys and loves his treats. Rodney is still being assessed with other dogs out and about but the RSPCA said he would likely prefer to be the only dog in his new home so that he can have all the attention. He cannot live with cats. Rodney is looking for an experienced, active, adult only home. He will need his own secure garden. Photo: RSPCA

Nessy is a very energetic girl who is looking for a family to share her adventures with. She arrived at the RSPCA very nervous of new people and was extremely touch sensitive which caused difficulty for vet handling. She has since formed strong bonds with her handlers and, through lots of positive training, she has learnt to be more accepting of touch and handling. She will need owners who are experienced with positive reinforcement based training who can continue building her confidence. Ness has been described by the RSPCA as 'a very sweet girl' who, once bonded with you, loves to be in your company. The charity added: "She has won over the hearts of all at Mount Noddy as she is such a joy to train. Ness thinks toys are the best thing in the world and becomes over enthusiastic when shes sees them. Due to this, she will need to be the only dog in the home so she doesn’t have to share. Ness has some allergies so will need a special diet and ongoing medical treatment for this.

. Ness - two year old Staffie

Nessy is a very energetic girl who is looking for a family to share her adventures with. She arrived at the RSPCA very nervous of new people and was extremely touch sensitive which caused difficulty for vet handling. She has since formed strong bonds with her handlers and, through lots of positive training, she has learnt to be more accepting of touch and handling. She will need owners who are experienced with positive reinforcement based training who can continue building her confidence. Ness has been described by the RSPCA as 'a very sweet girl' who, once bonded with you, loves to be in your company. The charity added: "She has won over the hearts of all at Mount Noddy as she is such a joy to train. Ness thinks toys are the best thing in the world and becomes over enthusiastic when shes sees them. Due to this, she will need to be the only dog in the home so she doesn’t have to share. Ness has some allergies so will need a special diet and ongoing medical treatment for this. Photo: RSPCA

Harley is a new arrival who is still being assessed, but the RSPCA said she is a friendly girl who can be a little shy at first. Once she knows you she is very affectionate and enjoys fuss and attention. Harley knows 'sit' and her name and enjoys playing with toys. She walks nicely on the lead but would benefit from some further training.

. Harley - two year old Bully cross

Harley is a new arrival who is still being assessed, but the RSPCA said she is a friendly girl who can be a little shy at first. Once she knows you she is very affectionate and enjoys fuss and attention. Harley knows 'sit' and her name and enjoys playing with toys. She walks nicely on the lead but would benefit from some further training. Photo: RSPCA

Porky is a very sweet and friendly boy who enjoys fuss and attention. He walks well on the lead and enjoys his walks but will need to build his exercise levels up slowly in his new home. Porky has lived with other dogs and cats in his previous home and could live with older children. He is a new arrival who is still being assessed.

1. Porky - nine-year-old Terrier cross

Porky is a very sweet and friendly boy who enjoys fuss and attention. He walks well on the lead and enjoys his walks but will need to build his exercise levels up slowly in his new home. Porky has lived with other dogs and cats in his previous home and could live with older children. He is a new arrival who is still being assessed. Photo: RSPCA

Phoebe is a very friendly, affectionate little dog who enjoys her walks and like to sit on your lap for a fuss. She can be vocal around other dogs when out and about, and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She will need her own garden and could live with older children.

2. Phoebe - seven-year-old Shih Tzu cross

Phoebe is a very friendly, affectionate little dog who enjoys her walks and like to sit on your lap for a fuss. She can be vocal around other dogs when out and about, and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She will need her own garden and could live with older children. Photo: RSPCA

Polly and Tommy are both friendly, sweet dogs who can be a little unsure to begin with. However, they can be won-over and will quickly become your friend with a few tasty treats. Tommy and Polly know how to sit and try to be clean in their kennel so they should housetrain easily, the RSPCA said. They are new arrivals who are still being assessed, but will be looking for a new home together.

3. Polly and Tommy - seven-year-old Shih Tzu cross pair

Polly and Tommy are both friendly, sweet dogs who can be a little unsure to begin with. However, they can be won-over and will quickly become your friend with a few tasty treats. Tommy and Polly know how to sit and try to be clean in their kennel so they should housetrain easily, the RSPCA said. They are new arrivals who are still being assessed, but will be looking for a new home together. Photo: RSPCA

Lorraine is a young, large bull breed cross who is desperate for her forever home, with an owner who is experienced with large dogs. She loves everyone she meets and gives the best cuddles, according to the RSPCA. She is making doggy friends out and about, but would be best suited as the only dog in the home, and loves the company of all people. She could live with older children who are used to dogs and has not been tested around cats. Lorraine will need a home that will let her up on the sofa for a cuddle and that has a secure garden which she can zoom around in. She is doing very well with her training and would like an owner who could continue this with her, using force-free methods.

4. Lorraine - two-year-old Bull breed cross

Lorraine is a young, large bull breed cross who is desperate for her forever home, with an owner who is experienced with large dogs. She loves everyone she meets and gives the best cuddles, according to the RSPCA. She is making doggy friends out and about, but would be best suited as the only dog in the home, and loves the company of all people. She could live with older children who are used to dogs and has not been tested around cats. Lorraine will need a home that will let her up on the sofa for a cuddle and that has a secure garden which she can zoom around in. She is doing very well with her training and would like an owner who could continue this with her, using force-free methods. Photo: RSPCA

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