Dorset RSPCA: 6 pets who are looking for forever 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.

Quincy

Quincy (Image: RSPCA)

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.

Boycie

Boycie (Image: RSPCA)

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 "super sweet" dog who loves playing with toys and cuddles.

He does like chasing and has a high prey drive so cannot live with cats or small animals.

RSPCA adds: "Boycie would like direct access to a large fully enclosed garden with 6ft fencing - and lots of footballs!!!!!

"Potential adopters could look at renting a secure field 2-3 times a week, so that he can have a really good run around in a secure area."

Whitney

Whitney (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Two years old (approx)

Breed - Collie (Smooth coat) crossbreed

Colour - Dark/Grey/White

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

Whitney came into the care of the RSPCA after she was removed from unsuitable living conditions.

Although initially shy, Whitney is described as "a very sweet girl" and once you have gained her trust, she is playful and full of energy.

She is interested to see what is going on but until she gets to know you, she can be quite worried by sudden movements or touch.

New adopters must respect that she may take time to allow interaction, fuss and attention.

Due to her past, Whitney has never experienced a proper home environment before so new owners would need to show her the ropes.

D'Artagnan

D'Artagnan (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Cockerel

Colour - Black & Tan

If you want to adopt D'Artagnan you can view their full profile here.

D'Artagnan is part of a group of young bantams that came into the centre after being found abandoned.

Now looking for a new home, he will need to be rehomed to an existing flock of similar size where they can roam, forage and scratch.

Housing will need to be a chicken coop and a large enclosed area approx 12ft x 6ft or larger.

Porthos

Porthos (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Cockerel

Colour - Black and White

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

Porthos is part of a group of young bantams that came into the centre after being found abandoned.

He is described as a "typical Cockerel" who is happy to do his own thing given the space.

Ashley Heath adds: "We are looking to rehome him to an existing flock of similar-sized ladies where he will be able to roam, forage and scratch about. He will need a chicken coop and a large enclosed area approx 12ft x 6ft or larger."

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Athos

Athos (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Cockerel

Colour - Black and White

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

Athos is part of a group of young bantams that came into the centre after being found abandoned.

Now looking for a new home, he will need to be rehomed to an existing flock of similar size where they can roam, forage and scratch.

Housing will need to be a chicken coop and a large enclosed area approx 12ft x 6ft or larger.