Animal charity RSPCA hopes to find foster homes or forever homes for these 10 dogs living in and around Birmingham. There are 700 rescued animals in RSPCA hospitals waiting for space across the country. The charity is spending £26,000 a week - excluding equine boarding costs - to private boarders for the temporary care of hundreds of rescued animals.
The animals are in 59 private rehoming centres, of which 39 are in the West Midlands. The 59 rehoming centres - housing dogs, cats, rabbits, small furry animals, exotic pets, birds and farm animals - are “full to bursting”.
Brian Reeves, head of volunteering at the RSPCA, said: “We are struggling - including in the West Midlands. So please let us know if you can help to rehome one of the dogs we have who are currently looking for a new home.”
If you want to become a foster dog parent or a full-time parent, here are 10 dogs in the RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre and other West Midlands branches
1. Apollo
Apollo is a 4-year-old Rottweiler crossbreed. He can be left alone for short periods of time, which can be gradually built up due to there being no history. Basic training as well as housetraining will need to be done with him. Apollo needs to be the only dog in the home and will need to continue his training around other dogs.
2. Benji
Benji is a one-year-old Lurcher crossbreed looking for his forever home. Basic obedience as well as house training will need to be done with him since there is no history available about him. He will need to be the only pet in the house.
3. Rocko
He is a 9-year-old Rottweiler crossbreed. He is a sweet boy with lots of love to give and lovely on lead. He enjoys his walks, despite his age he is very playful and loves to run around with you. He is looking for an active home that can provide him with both mental and physical stimulation.
4. Dexter
Dexter is a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever crossbreed. He needs a home where he will be the only animal as he is reactive to other dogs and will require ongoing distraction work to help with this.