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.
Rosie
Gender - Female
Age - Four years old
Breed - American Bulldog
Colour - Black and White
If you want to adopt Rosie you can view their full profile here.
Rosie is described as a "larger-sized dog with a big heart" and is looking to find a loving new home.
Due to her history, Rosie can find life a bit worrying at times and may be vocal when startled by unfamiliar people or dogs.
However, once she gets to know you and other dogs, she becomes friendly and calm.
She is strong on the lead but responds well to her training cues, and is comfortable wearing a muzzle which is necessary on walks.
Ideally, Rosie is hoping to find a calm, adult-only home where she will be the only pet.
The RSPCA adds: "Once Rosie gets to know you, she is incredibly affectionate, loves to snuggle, and enjoys a fuss with those she knows well."
Elsa
Gender - Female
Age - Four years old
Breed - Domestic semi-crossbreed
Colour - Tortoiseshell
If you want to adopt Elsa you can view their full profile here.
Elsa came into Ashley Heath when she was found living in unsuitable conditions with lots of other cats.
She hasn't had a lot of human interaction but has gained some confidence since arriving.
Elsa isn't keen on being picked up and would rather come over to see you herself.
She can be a little shy at times so she will need her own space initially and some places to go to settle.
Elsa would need to go to a quiet home and could live with older teenagers.
Lavender
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 around to more interaction over time.
Athena and Aphrodite
Gender - Female
Age - Three to six months old
Breed - Domestic
Colour - Chocolate and White
If you want to adopt Athena and Aphrodite you can view their full profile here.
Athena and Aphrodite are sisters who came into the care of the RSPCA after arriving from a multi-rabbit household.
They are looking to find a place together, could live with children of primary school age and need to be able to go outside occasionally.
The RSPCA adds: "If you are interested in adopting a rabbit from RSPCA Ashley Heath you would need to have accommodation already in place.
"A pair of rabbits will require unrestricted access to a space measuring 6ft by 10ft, totalling 60 square feet. This is equivalent to a 6ft by 2ft hutch with an attached 6ft by 8ft run, containing enrichment and furnishings to allow them to hide and exhibit natural behaviour. A converted shed with a run or a rabbit-proofed indoor room would also be appropriate."
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Indie
Gender - Male
Age - Six to 12 months old
Breed - Crossbreed
Colour - White, Grey and Black
If you want to adopt Indie you can view their full profile here.
Indie is described as an "adventurous" rabbit who is hoping to find his new forever home with a female rabbit for company.
He has shown to appreciate his freedom, running around the garden and house and does not enjoy the confines of a traditional hutch.
The RSPCA adds: "If you are interested in adopting a rabbit from RSPCA Ashley Heath you would need to have accommodation already in place. A pair of rabbits will require unrestricted access to a space measuring 6ft by 10ft, totalling 60 square feet. This is equivalent to a 6ft by 2ft hutch with an attached 6ft by 8ft run, containing enrichment and furnishings to allow them to hide and exhibit natural behaviour.
"A converted shed with a run or a rabbit-proofed indoor room would also be appropriate."
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