RSPCA Dorset: 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.

Dotty

Dotty (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Five years old

Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed

Colour - Brindle/White

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

Dotty came into the care of the RSPCA with her friend Lola after they had been left behind at a property without access to food for at least a week.

After assessment Dotty has been found to be "friendly, playful and affectionate" and basically happy to meet everyone they see.

The RSPCA feels that Dotty and Lola could be rehomed as a pair or could live apart.

Dotty would require company through the day at first to adjust to new surroundings and could live with confident children over the age of 14.

Lola

Lola (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Female

Age - Three years old

Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed

Colour - White and Black

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

As mentioned previously, Lola was brought into the care of the RSPCA with her friend Dotty.

She is especially keen to jump up when greeting people and is more excitable than Dotty.

Lola would require company through the day at first to adjust to new surroundings and could live with confident children over the age of 14.

If she wasn't to be rehomed with Dotty, the RSPCA recommends she be the only dog in the home.

Diego

Diego (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - Five years old

Breed - Domestic Semi crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

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

Diego came to Ashley Heath after being abandoned by his previous owner and he now wishes to find a loving new home.

He is quite nervous of people so will need understanding owners to help settle him in.

Ideally, he would have a room of his own whilst settling before being introduced to the rest of the house.

The RSPCA adds: "Diego may get used to another cat, given the time and space to settle. No dogs. Could live with children teens plus."

Twister

Twister (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - Three years old

Breed - Domestic

Colour - Grey

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

Twister is on the lookout for a new home and would like to find one with a female rabbit to keep him company.

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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Crumble and Custard

Crumble and Custard (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Not stated on the profile

Age - Three years old (approx.)

Breed - Crossbreed

Colour - White and Tan

If you want to adopt Crumble and Custard you can find their full profile here.

Crumble and Custard came into the care of Ashley Heath due to a change in circumstances with their owners.

They are described as "sweet rabbits" who will happily take food from your hand.

Due to their long fur, they will need grooming regularly and they are aiming to find a home together.

Crumble and Custard have lived as indoor rabbits but may be able to be introduced to living outside.