Several pets in Dorset are looking for their forever homes, including at the Ashley Heath Animal Centre.
Located on the border with Hampshire, the centre offers care for its animals in rural surroundings.
A few animals from the centre are listed below but more can be found on the centre's website.
To help the Ashley Heath Animal Centre carry on their work you can donate to their website here.
Boycie
Gender - Male
Age - Seven years old
Breed - Saluki crossbreed
Colour - Tan
If you want to adopt Boycie you can view their full profile here.
Boycie is described as a "charming" dog who has a "sharp mind and a heart full of affection".
He excels in basic commands like sit, stand, paw, speak, and lay down, and has a love for toys (particularly footballs).
Due to his Lurcher nature, he has a strong inclination for chasing wildlife so cannot be rehomed with any cats.
He could live with a suitably matched female dog if several introductions at the centre go well.
Cisco
Gender - Male
Age - Four years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Tabby
If you want to adopt Cisco you can view their full profile here.
Cisco came into the care of the RSPCA as an injured stray and is now looking to find a new home.
He had to have part of his tail amputated before coming to Ashley Heath so can be a bit sensitive around the back end.
Cisco may be able to live with another cat, given time and space to get to know each other, but couldn't share a house with a dog.
Flare
Gender - Male
Age - One year old
Breed - Lurcher crossbreed
Colour - Brindle
If you want to adopt Flare you can view their full profile here.
Flare is described as an "energetic lad" who is very eager to meet dogs and people alike.
Sadly Flare had been neglected before coming into the care of the RSPCA which meant he had poor socialisation.
It would be best for him to go to a home without other animals as he can be a bit boisterous with other dogs and would likely chase after a cat.
Flare may be able to be left for short periods once settled in and would benefit from continued dog socialisation and training classes.
He will need access to a secure garden and plenty of mentally stimulating activities such as enrichment feeders and training activities.
Quincy
Gender - Male
Age - Six years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Black and White
If you want to adopt Quincy you can view their full profile here.
Quincy came into the care of the RSPCA after a member of the public sadly found him abandoned in a carrier.
He was very wary at first and whilst he has improved a bit he still prefers being stroked on his terms.
Quincy could live in a home with children aged 14 years or older as well as with a friendly cat or dog given enough time and space.
Gabriel
Gender - Male
Age - One year old
Breed - Crossbreed
Colour - Chocolate/Tan
If you want to adopt Gabriel you can view their full profile here.
Gabriel is described as a "bouncy" and "energetic" dog who loves meeting new people but finds the outside world a little overwhelming.
He has grown up in kennels so has missed out on socialisation and exposure to the world.
Gabriel will need an experienced adopter who has owned large dog breeds before to help him adjust to the outside world.
The RSPCA adds: "We are looking for a home for Gabriel where he will have access to a reasonable-sized, well-fenced garden.
"Ideally, his new home will be situated close to quiet walking areas for him to start building his confidence outside the home."
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Flora
Gender - Female
Age - One year old
Breed - Domestic Longhair crossbreed
Colour - Black and White
If you want to adopt Flora you can view their full profile here.
Flora arrived at the centre from a large multi-household of other cats, and as a result, has had very little human contact.
She will need time to settle into a new environment and will be best suited to a quiet home with adopters who have had experience with nervous cats before.
Flora could get used to living with another cat given the time and space to settle.
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