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.

Nala

Nala (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Two years old

Breed - Terrier crossbreed

Colour - Brindle

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

Nala is looking for a home with "calm and patient adopters who will take the time to allow her to get to know them".

She can be quite worried about new people, especially men, so will need plenty of time to get used to a new living situation.

In her previous home, Nala was used to living with cats, so the RSPCA would accept her living in a house with a confident cat who has lived with dogs previously,

The RSPCA adds: "Due to her sensitive nature, Nala would prefer an adult-only home where any visiting children are calm and dog confident older teenagers."

Poppy

Poppy (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Nine years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

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

Poppy came into the care of the RSPCA after her owner sadly passed away, so she is now looking for a new home.

She is described as an "extremely friendly" cat who loves a bit of a fuss and a snooze.

Poppy could live with another friendly cat and can also live with children.

Trevor

Trevor (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - Six to 12 months old

Breed - Crossbreed

Colour - White and Black

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

Trevor is described as a "sweet" rabbit who is "hoping to find his new forever home with a female rabbit for company".

He has been shown to appreciate his freedom in running around the garden and house, so would not suit living in a hutch all the time.

Trevor has previously lived as an indoor rabbit.

Skittles

Skittles (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - 13 years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

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

Skittles is described as an "affectionate older cat" who is looking to find his forever home.

He initially came into Ashley Heath due to a welfare concern and arrived with a fractured pelvis and other health issues.

The RSPCA adds: "Skittles is not currently on any medication however, as with any older cat, potential adopters must be aware that he is at the later stages of his life and may need further support in the future."

He could possibly live with a dog or cat that's used to other cats, given time and space to get to know each other.

Bluey

Bluey (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - Nine years old

Breed - Husky (Siberian)

Colour - Grey/White

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

Bluey is described as being "sociable" with other dogs and when meeting new people.

He knows some basic commands and although generally walks reasonably well on the lead, he can be strong at times.

The RSPCA adds: "Bluey is looking for a home where he will have access to a garden to enjoy laying in the sunshine.

"After his assessment here we feel he may be ok to live with dog-confident children 16 years+ but cannot live with cats."

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Pipsqueak

Pipsqueak (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - One year old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Ginger

If you want to adopt Pipsqueak you can view her full profile here.

Pipsqueak came into the care of the RSPCA from a large multi-cat household and is described as quite a nervous animal.

She is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with adopters who have an understanding of cat behaviour.

It will be important for her to be able to choose when she wishes to interact with people and when she doesn't.

The RSPCA adds: "In the right home and given routine and predictability Pipsqueak could make a great companion but adopters must be prepared that this may take time."