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.

Barbara

Barbara (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - Six years old

Breed - Mastiff crossbreed

Colour - Cream/White

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

Barbara came into the care of the RSPCA after being found underweight and living in unsuitable conditions.

She is full of energy, quick to learn and responds very well to training, especially when being rewarded with food.

Barbara walks nicely on the lead when focused but is strong and will pull suddenly when she spots a squirrel.

Her ideal home would be with an active family where she will initially have company through the day to help refine her housetraining.

Any children in the home must be 16 years or older and confident with larger breeds.

The RSPCA adds: "Barbara enjoys lots of fuss and attention but does easily forget her manners, jumping up to say hello which at her size can reach head height!

"We have found that she is quick to learn and will benefit from further training to help her become the best doggy citizen she can be."

King

King (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black

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

King is described as a "lovely boy" who is quite affectionate to those close to him and loves a bit of attention.

The RSPCA adds: "He can get a little worried when you walk away from him so it is best to give him predictability.

"We have found that lickimats with tasty treats are a favourite for him and keep him occupied."

He could live with older teenagers who are calm and gentle around cats, and he should be the only pet in a home.

Bear

Bear (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - Three years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Grey and White

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

Bear came into the care of the RSPCA from a multi-cat household so he had not really had access to the outside world before this.

As a result, he was very scared and it has taken him time to get to trust people.

He has been showing signs of improvement with his main carers, interacting with them more regularly at his own pace.

Bear will need an adult-only home with an adopter who has an understanding of cat behaviour.

Additionally, he will need to live in a quiet area that isn't built up and away from busy roads and lots of cars.

Max

Max (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - 11 years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - White and Black

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

Max is described as a sweet and shy character who enjoys a bit of attention once he gets to know a person.

He has found the cattery life a little stressful but is gaining confidence.

Max would be suited to a quiet household that has a spare room that he can call his own initially to help him settle in.

Additionally, he should be the only pet in the home and could live with older teenagers who are calm and gentle around cats.

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Seamore and Mordon

Seamore and Mordon (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - Two years old

Breed - Abyssinian

Colour - Ginger (Seamore) and Ginger, Black and White (Mordon)

If you want to adopt Seamore and Mordon you can view their full profile here and here.

Seamore and Mordon are two guinea pigs who are looking to find a new home together.

They are both described as "sweet" characters who "enjoy spending their time exploring their current home and letting us know when it is veggie time".

Additionally, they appreciate having space to run around as well as spots to hide and snuggle together.