Dogs Trust Shoreham is caring for a variety of pups of different breeds, sizes and temperaments.
No matter what you’re looking for in a companion, Dogs Trust should have something for you.
Take a look below at the pups who are currently available.
Find out more at: www.dogstrust.org.uk.
1. Ernie - one-year-old Bichon cross French Bulldog
Dogs Trust said Ernie is 'a joy to spend time with'. With an affectionate and lively personality, he is the perfect companion for an active family. Ernie is friendly and loving, but needs guidance in some areas, and he can become easily overwhelmed if 'overhandled'. He would be best-suited to living with college-aged children, who could be calm around him and respectful of his boundaries, while learning to read his body language. Ernie is still learning how to interact with other dogs, so he will need a patient owner to help him with his socialisation. He will need to be the only pet at home. Ernie could build up to being left alone in the home for short periods, but only once he feels fully settled in his new environment. Photo: Dogs Trust
2. Ted - six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier
Ted has been described by those who know him as 'a delightful chap with a big heart'. While he's very friendly with his favourite people, he's also a sensitive soul and looking for an easygoing home, in a quiet area, where his new family are happy to learn to read his body language. Ted would be best suited to a home with older teens, due to his sensitive side and need for occasional space. Ted isn’t a fan of other dogs approaching him and would like to be the only canine in the home. Dogs Trust said Ted tries to be clean in the home and will sit at the back door when he needs to go out. He may need some support as he adjusts to new routines and would benefit from additional training. Photo: Dogs Trust
3. Phoebe - 12-year-old Golden Setter cross
Phoebe is a sweet and affectionate pooch with a heart full of love. Dogs Trust said she has 'had a tough start but, despite this, she thrives on attention and often nudges for more fuss, using her paws to communicate. She can be wary of new people and needs time and gentle reassurance to warm up. Phoebe is best suited to a calm home with secondary-school-aged children and no other pets, as she prefers to have all the attention to herself. She is a sociable lady with some dogs and could have walking buddies with well-matched canines. Phoebe is fully housetrained and requires a garden of her own at home. Leaving her alone is something that will need to be built up very gradually and only once she is settled into her new routine. Photo: Dogs Trust
4. Alfie - seven-year-old Collie
Alfie has a gentle, quiet character and a lot of love to give. A sensitive chap at times, he can find new experiences overwhelming and will often seek reassurance from his humans. He’s hopeful to find patient adopters, who will allow him plenty of time to settle into his new routine, without too much pressure or expectation. Alfie is a real ‘foodie’ and highly values his mealtimes and chews. He can find it challenging when people approach him whilst he is eating, or if they try and take food items away from him. Due to his timid nature and his worries around food being taken from him, he would best be suited to an adult-only family. He is selective when it comes to socialising with other dogs and can be apprehensive around larger breeds, or those that are bigger than him. Alfie will need to be the only pet at home but could have well-suited walking buddies. A garden of his own is an essential requirement. Photo: Dogs Trust