Sussex dogs: These adorable dogs and puppies at Dogs Trust Shoreham are up for adoption - including a Chihuahua, Beagle and pair of Golden Retrievers 🐶

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Published 5th Oct 2023, 17:10 GMT

Updated 27th Oct 2023, 11:50 GMT

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

Are you looking for a pooch to welcome into your loving home?

Dogs Trust in Shoreham is currently caring for a whole variety of adorable dogs, including a Chihuahua, Beagle and a pair of Golden Retrievers.

To enquire about adopting one of the pups below, visit the Dogs Trust website.

All information and photos come from Dogs Trust Shoreham.

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Little Louis is an adorable older gentleman, who is looking for a forever home at the grand age of 17! His perfect abode would be somewhere quiet and peaceful, where he could relish relaxing through the rest of his retirement. He prefers to make friends at his own pace but once he’s familiar with you, he’ll light up when he sees you, wagging his tail and jumping up in excitement. Due to his lack of experience around children, and his worries around unpredictable interactions, Little Louis is looking for a home where the youngest members of his family are aged 16 and above. While Louis is looking to be the only pet in the household, he is happy to mooch about in the company of other calm canines who won’t expect too much from him. It is essential that he has a garden of his own, which can be easily accessed with minimal steps. All Little Louis really wants is comfort, tasty food, a human lap to curl up on, and short potters for a sniff about.

. Little Louis - 17-year-old Chihuahua

Little Louis is an adorable older gentleman, who is looking for a forever home at the grand age of 17! His perfect abode would be somewhere quiet and peaceful, where he could relish relaxing through the rest of his retirement. He prefers to make friends at his own pace but once he’s familiar with you, he’ll light up when he sees you, wagging his tail and jumping up in excitement. Due to his lack of experience around children, and his worries around unpredictable interactions, Little Louis is looking for a home where the youngest members of his family are aged 16 and above. While Louis is looking to be the only pet in the household, he is happy to mooch about in the company of other calm canines who won’t expect too much from him. It is essential that he has a garden of his own, which can be easily accessed with minimal steps. All Little Louis really wants is comfort, tasty food, a human lap to curl up on, and short potters for a sniff about. Photo: Dogs Trust

Polly is a gentle older lady looking for her forever retirement home. She still loves her walks and sniffs, and is always excited about getting out and about, but is equally happy to settle at home and snooze beside your feet under the desk or snuggled on the sofa in front of the TV. She is always looking to make new friends who will give her her favourite ear scratches and belly rubs. Polly is worried by busy traffic and not comfortable around other dogs so a quieter home and walking areas would suit her best. She has some ongoing medication which her new owner will need to make sure she gets to keep her in the best of health. Polly is uncomfortable around children due to previous experiences but could not be happier to have fuss and attention from the grown-ups.

. Polly - Border Collie cross

Polly is a gentle older lady looking for her forever retirement home. She still loves her walks and sniffs, and is always excited about getting out and about, but is equally happy to settle at home and snooze beside your feet under the desk or snuggled on the sofa in front of the TV. She is always looking to make new friends who will give her her favourite ear scratches and belly rubs. Polly is worried by busy traffic and not comfortable around other dogs so a quieter home and walking areas would suit her best. She has some ongoing medication which her new owner will need to make sure she gets to keep her in the best of health. Polly is uncomfortable around children due to previous experiences but could not be happier to have fuss and attention from the grown-ups. Photo: Dogs Trust

Buster is an endearing, senior chap who Dogs Trust said steals the hearts of everyone he meets. Buster is friendly in his nature and loves to be around his favourite people. He could live in a home with sensible older secondary-school aged children. As a very people-oriented pooch, Buster does find alone-time challenging. He is seeking a home where someone is around all the time, or a multi-carer household, so that there’s always someone around to keep him company. Buster is able to live with cats and other small animals. A spokesperson for Dogs Trust said: "Following an introduction, [he] could share his home with a well-suited canine chum as he loves, loves, loves other dogs and this may help his need for company."

. Buster - 11-year-old Bichon Frise

Buster is an endearing, senior chap who Dogs Trust said steals the hearts of everyone he meets. Buster is friendly in his nature and loves to be around his favourite people. He could live in a home with sensible older secondary-school aged children. As a very people-oriented pooch, Buster does find alone-time challenging. He is seeking a home where someone is around all the time, or a multi-carer household, so that there’s always someone around to keep him company. Buster is able to live with cats and other small animals. A spokesperson for Dogs Trust said: "Following an introduction, [he] could share his home with a well-suited canine chum as he loves, loves, loves other dogs and this may help his need for company." Photo: Dogs Trust

Gibson has been described as a sweet and friendly dog who would love a family of his own. Seeing other dogs is super exciting to him and he can become very excitable in anticipation of saying hello! He also turns into a big puppy when he’s offered a new toy to play with, and he’s especially fond of the soft and squeaky kind! Gibson could possibly share his home with another well-suited dog but is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. He would best be suited to a home where the youngest family members are in their later teens.

. Gibson - three-year-old German Shepherd cross

Gibson has been described as a sweet and friendly dog who would love a family of his own. Seeing other dogs is super exciting to him and he can become very excitable in anticipation of saying hello! He also turns into a big puppy when he’s offered a new toy to play with, and he’s especially fond of the soft and squeaky kind! Gibson could possibly share his home with another well-suited dog but is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. He would best be suited to a home where the youngest family members are in their later teens. Photo: Dogs Trust

Chance is a sweet older gentleman with a loving nature. He’s currently residing in a temporary foster home but would love to find something more permanent so that he could fully settle into his new routine. His ideal home would be somewhere quiet and peaceful, where he could relish all the luxuries that his retirement years have to offer. Chance does still enjoy his walks but can only manage shorter potters a few times a day, so a garden of his own is essential for regular outdoor relaxation. The youngest members of his family should be of secondary school age, and he could possibly live with another dog of a similarly calm character to his own. However, he is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. Chance has experienced lots of change in his later life, and because of this, he finds it challenging when left alone. A family who are always around to keep him company would be ideal. Chance does have a few medical needs, which can be discussed with potential adopters in more detail.

. Chance - Senior Staffie

Chance is a sweet older gentleman with a loving nature. He’s currently residing in a temporary foster home but would love to find something more permanent so that he could fully settle into his new routine. His ideal home would be somewhere quiet and peaceful, where he could relish all the luxuries that his retirement years have to offer. Chance does still enjoy his walks but can only manage shorter potters a few times a day, so a garden of his own is essential for regular outdoor relaxation. The youngest members of his family should be of secondary school age, and he could possibly live with another dog of a similarly calm character to his own. However, he is unable to live with any cats, house rabbits, or guinea pigs. Chance has experienced lots of change in his later life, and because of this, he finds it challenging when left alone. A family who are always around to keep him company would be ideal. Chance does have a few medical needs, which can be discussed with potential adopters in more detail. Photo: Dogs Trust Shoreham

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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