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.
Rosie
Rosie (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Four years old
Breed - American Bulldog
Colour - White and Black
If you want to adopt Rosie you can view their full profile here.
Rosie is described as "a larger-sized dog with a big heart" and is looking to find her forever home.
She can find life a bit worrying at times and may be vocal when startled by unfamiliar people or dogs.
However, once she gets to know you and other dogs, she becomes friendly and calm.
Rosie is looking for a quiet, adult-only home where she will be the only pet.
Her new caregivers should be patient, calm, and ideally experienced with larger breeds.
Jasmine
Jasmine (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Two years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Grey and White
If you want to adopt Jasmine you can view their full profile here.
Jasmine came into Ashley Heath from a multi-cat household and was very scared at first.
During her stay, she has grown hugely in confidence and trust and is described as an "affectionate" girl.
Jasmine is looking for a quiet home with any children who live there being teenagers or older.
Additionally, she could live with another cat who is calm and friendly.
Ariel
Ariel (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Three years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Tortoiseshell
If you want to adopt Ariel you can view their full profile here.
When she arrived at the RSPCA Ariel was very shy at first but has grown in confidence over time.
She absolutely loves her treats and will come straight over to see you if you bring her some.
A quiet home is required for Ariel and she could live with older teenagers and another friendly cat.
Apollo
Apollo (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Male
Age - Three to six months old
Breed - Domestic
Colour - White and Black
If you want to adopt Apollo you can view their full profile here.
Apollo and his three brothers came into Ashley Heath from a multi-rabbit household.
He is described as "sweet and adventurous" and could go to a home with his brothers or be a companion for a female rabbit.
Apollo likes to run around so would be looking for enrichment in a new place to keep him entertained.
Molly
Molly (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Four years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Calico
If you want to adopt Molly you can view their full profile here.
Molly came into the care of the RSPCA through no fault of her own and is now looking for her forever home.
She enjoys playing as well as being fussed over so could make a great companion in the right home.
The RSPCA adds: "Though much loved by her previous home, Molly did find living with a young child stressful so we are looking for a quiet home that isn't too busy."
Additionally, she is not to be rehomed within five miles of the BH15 postcode or Surrey.
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Indie
Indie (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Male
Age - Six to 12 months old
Breed - Crossbreed
Colour - White, Grey and Black
If you want to adopt Indie you can view their full profile here.
Indie is described as an "adventurous" rabbit who is hoping to find his new forever home with a female rabbit for company.
He has shown to appreciate his freedom, running around the garden and house and does not enjoy the confines of a traditional hutch.
The RSPCA adds: "If you are interested in adopting a rabbit from RSPCA Ashley Heath you would need to have accommodation already in place. A pair of rabbits will require unrestricted access to a space measuring 6ft by 10ft, totalling 60 square feet. This is equivalent to a 6ft by 2ft hutch with an attached 6ft by 8ft run, containing enrichment and furnishings to allow them to hide and exhibit natural behaviour.
"A converted shed with a run or a rabbit-proofed indoor room would also be appropriate."
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