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 its work you can donate to their website here.
Jess
Gender - Female
Age - 11 years old
Breed - Springer Spaniel crossbreed
Colour - Tan
If you want to adopt Jess you can view their full profile here.
Jess is described as a "joyful" dog who loves seeking out a bit of fuss and attention from whoever she meets.
She is strong on the lead and enjoys working her nose, especially with scent trails and searches.
Jess has lived with another dog before and has shown to be social whilst at Ashley Heath, so the RSPCA would consider her sharing a new home with another dog pending introductions.
She would like an active home with caregivers dedicated to keeping her active and fit.
The RSPCA adds: "Her coat was a little knotted on arrival so we have given her a fresh clip to start afresh, regular grooming is a must for this lady to keep her fur in tip-top condition".
Once settled into her new home and routine Jess may be able to be left for short periods of the day.
She is looking for an adult-only space where any visiting children are dog-confident teenagers.
Storm
Gender - Female
Age - One year old
Breed - German Shepherd
Colour - Tan and Black
If you want to adopt Storm you can view their full profile here.
Storm came into the care of the RSPCA via inspectors because she was kept in a crate for long periods of time, which was far too small for her size.
As a result, she had underdeveloped muscles and a hunched appearance but she has since received veterinary and physio treatment which has improved her mobility and muscle tone.
The RSPCA adds: "She enjoys doing her physio exercises with the kennel staff and we are looking for a home with adopters who would be interested in continuing these exercises to help build her muscle development and coordination."
Initially, Storm will require company throughout the day while she adjusts to the new home and her routine.
Monica
Gender - Female
Age - 10 years old
Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed
Colour - Brindle, Tan and Brown
If you want to adopt Monica you can view their full profile here.
Monica is a dog who likes the quiet life and would be ideally placed as the only pet in a new home.
She could live with dog-confident children who are aged 14 or over, but could not live with cats.
The RSPCA adds: "We are looking for a home for Monica where she will initially have someone around to help her settle in and learn to be left alone for short periods.
"Her new guardians will be happy to have her join them on the sofa or bed as she does like to be close and comfy."
Fergal
Gender - Male
Age - Three to six months old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Black and White
If you want to adopt Fergal you can view their full profile here.
Fergal is a cat who will need understanding owners who will respect his personal space.
He may be able to live with a friendly and confident cat, but they will need time and space to get to know each other.
Fergal is rather timid so he will need to be kept indoors until he has fully settled into his home and bonded with his new adopters.
He will need an adult-only home that is not located within five miles of Three Legged Cross near Ringwood.
Max
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 boy" who is looking to join a loving family and find his forever home.
He is quite shy but once he gets to know someone he'll approach them and does enjoy giving headbumps.
The RSPCA adds: "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."
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Thomas
Gender - Male
Age - Three years old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - White and Black
If you want to adopt Thomas you can view their full profile here.
Thomas is said to be an "extremely playful" and inquisitive cat who will need regular enrichment and play.
He did not have the opportunity to go outside and explore his surroundings in his previous home so he is not used to roads or the outside world.
As a result, he needs to go to a quiet home, which is not in a built-up area or near busy roads.
Thomas could live with older teenagers who are calm and gentle around cats.
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