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.
Bert and Ernie
Age - Three to six months old
Breed - Terrier crossbreed
Colour - Tan
If you want to adopt Bert and Ernie you can view their full profile here.
Bert and Ernie are a pair of "boisterous puppies" who are looking for a home to call their own.
The RSPCA is looking to rehome them separately and they will require going to classes to learn basic training and socialising with other dogs.
Additionally, they will need to go to homes where they have company throughout the day so they can learn "good home etiquette".
They could live with children of primary school age, ideally above the age of eight years old.
Teddy
Gender - Male
Age - Two years old
Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed
Colour - Brindle
If you want to adopt Teddy you can view their full profile here.
Teddy is described as an "energetic" dog who loves running around and playing with toys.
He walks nicely on a lead and has been sociable around other dogs at the centre although, he can be a little excitable for some.
Teddy would ideally go to a home with active owners who can give him the exercise and mental stimulation he enjoys.
Initially, he would like company for most of the day. Once he feels settled into his new routine and has some training, he may be able to be left for short periods in the day.
Overall, he knows a few commands, including sit, but will need some further training.
The RSPCA adds: "Teddy can get quite excitable and jump up at times so any children in the home or visiting would be dog-confident older teens."
Hobnob
Age - Under three months old
Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed
Colour - Black
If you want to adopt Hobnob you can view their full profile here.
Hobnob is a kitten who was injured prior to coming into the centre and had to have one of her back legs amputated.
She has fully recovered from the operation and has proven to be energetic and playful with her siblings.
The RSPCA recommends that she be kept indoors until she is around six months old to ensure she is able to cope in the outside world.
They add: "In her new home Hobnob will need to have low areas to play and climb so she can feel as normal as possible and there is no doubt she will be climbing higher in no time."
She could live with children over the age of five, as well as possibly another friendly cat or dog.
Freya
Age - Five years old
Breed - Domestic Longhair crossbreed
Colour - Tortoiseshell
If you want to adopt Freya you can view their full profile here.
Freya is a cat who enjoys being around people but without too much hands-on affection.
Therefore, she will need an owner with a fairly detached approach who can let her relax in her own way.
She has shown signs in the cattery that she prefers to be away from other cats, so will need to be the only one in the home.
Ideally, she would also be placed in a neighbourhood with limited to no cats in the immediate area.
The RSPCA adds: "Freya is enjoying some training at her stay here at the centre, and has proved to be a very intelligent cat. Freya is being trained with a target stick to help her be more comfortable when moving around rather than being picked up and put somewhere."
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Iris
Age - Two years old
Breed - Domestic
Colour - White, Brown and Black
If you want to adopt Iris you can view their full profile here.
Iris is said to be a rabbit who is happy to have some fuss on her own terms and enjoys a groom.
She can be quite protective of her enclosure and does like to have her own space.
The RSPCA is looking to rehome her with a male companion.
They add: "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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