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 their work you can donate to their website here.

Butch

ButchButch (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Not stated

Colour - Black and Tan

If you want to adopt Butch you can view his full profile here.

Butch came into the care of the RSPCA after he was removed from a large multi-dog household.

He was very timid at first but has shown some progress and is also now walking on leads.

The RSPCA adds: "Due to the unknown contact with children in their previous home, we are looking for a home where any children are dog-confident older teens.

"Due to potentially requiring further housetraining, we are ideally looking for homes where the dog will have access straight out into a garden."

Lavender

LavenderLavender (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Three years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Tabby/White

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

Lavender came into the care of the RSPCA when she was found living in unsuitable conditions with lots of other cats.

She hasn't had much human interaction growing up so is quite nervous as a result.

However, she is slowly starting to grow in confidence and would need an understanding owner to carry on that development.

Lavender prefers a hands-off approach with people but may come round to more interaction over time.

Pipsqueak

Bournemouth Echo: PipsqueakPipsqueak (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."

Socks

SocksSocks (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - 14 years old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Grey/White

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

Socks came into the centre due to welfare concerns and is now looking to find a new place.

She is not keen on being picked up but will come to people if she wants a bit of a fuss.

Socks is on regular steroid medication to control skin allergies and also requires monthly prescription flea treatments.

Additionally, she is not to be rehomed within five miles of Poole (BH12).


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Flopsy and Mopsy

Flopsy and MopsyFlopsy and Mopsy (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Three to six months old

Breed - English Spot

Colour - White and Black

If you want to adopt Flopsy and Mopsy you can view their full profile here.

Flopsy and Mopsy are described as a "pair of sweet rabbits" who are looking to find a new home together.

This new home will need to offer them enrichment and give them plenty of space to explore.

While in the care of the RSPCA, they have shown symptoms of snuffles known as pasteurella, due to this they will need to be the only rabbits in the home.