Dorset RSPCA: 6 pets who are looking for new homes

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.

Nala

Nala (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - Two years old

Breed - Terrier crossbreed

Colour - Brindle, Brown and White

If you want to adopt Nala you can view their full profile here.

Nala is described as a "vibrant and playful" dog who loves running around and playing with toys.

Due to a difficult start in life, she can be a bit wary when meeting new people, especially men.

However, once she gets to know and trust you, she'll reward you with cuddles and become a loyal friend for life.

Nala is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with a structured routine, where she can feel comfortable and relaxed.

She could share a home with calm and dog-confident older teenagers.

The RSPCA adds: "She arrived with a skin condition that has improved with treatment, though she may need further care.

"Our team will be happy to provide all the details to help her stay healthy and comfortable."

Peggy

Peggy (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - One year old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

If you want to adopt Peggy you can view their full profile here.

Peggy is said to be a friendly and affectionate cat who is searching for a loving forever home.

She is inquisitive and can often be seen watching what is going on around her.

Peggy can live with children as well as potentially another calm cat. However, she should not share a home with a dog.

Cookie

Cookie (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - Four years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

If you want to adopt Cookie you can view their full profile here.

Cookie came into the care of Ashley Heath with her kittens and is now looking for a forever home of her own.

She is said to be an affectionate cat who enjoys a bit of fuss and a good snooze in a comfy bed.

Cookie could live with children who are of secondary school age, as well as potentially another friendly fully-vaccinated cat.

The RSPCA adds: "Cookie is a mild cat flu carrier, stressful situations such as moving into a new home can bring out some flu systems, Cookie has not had to be treated for flu symptoms at the centre. Information on cat flu will be given to successful candidates."

Stormy

Stormy (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - Five years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - White

If you want to adopt Stormy you can view their full profile here.

Stormy came into the care of the RSPCA due to his owner's change of circumstances and he is now looking for a forever home.

He is a "very chatty boy" who loves a bit of attention, treats and relaxing on someone's lap.

Stormy can be a little sensitive around his back end/tail likely due to a previous skin condition.

The RSPCA adds: "Being a white cat he will also require daily sun protection applied to his ear pinnea in the warmer weather."

Mr W T Bix

Mr W T Bix (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - 10 years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Ginger

If you want to adopt Mr W T Bix you can view their full profile here.

When Mr W T Bix first arrived at Ashley Heath he was a little nervous about loud sounds and fast movements.

However, after receiving lots of love and care from staff and volunteers he soon settled and became a real character in the cattery.

He isn't particularly keen on being picked up and is better coming over to you on his own terms.

Mr W T Bix will need to be the only pet in the home and could live with children of secondary school age.

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Freya

Freya (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - Five years old

Breed - Domestic Longhair crossbreed

Colour - Tortoiseshell

If you want to adopt Freya you can view their full profile here.

Freya is a cat who enjoys being around people but without too much hands-on affection.

She needs an owner who is happy to let you relax in her own way.

The RSPCA adds: "Freya has shown signs in the cattery that she prefers to be away from other cats so she will need to be the only cat in the home, and the area that she lives in would be best to have limited to no cats in the immediate area."

She is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with a patient and understanding adopter.