There are dozens of animals in the West Midlands looking for their forever homes. Many of them live at RSPCA animal centres that are spread across the region.
This New Year, you can give a home to a dog living at the Birmingham Animal Centre or in another location in the West Midlands. These lovely canines are looking for a family they can call their own in a comfortable and loving home.
There are some dogs that have been heartbroken after being abandoned by their owners since Christmas. In Birmingham, one dog was found tied to a flagpole outside a fire station while another was found near a canal path.
The world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity - RSPCA - is also stretched thin while caring for animals that been abandoned in the past few months. There are many pet food banks available that can help with food costs for pets.
So, if you want add a new family member, here are eight dogs waiting to go home:
5. Leeloo
She is a 6-12 months old Mastiff crossbreed. She has faced cruelty but is doing better. She loves long walks and meeting doggie friends and would benefit from an active but strong owner as she can tend to pull. She is fantastic with children but children aged 10+ plus that are used to large dogs is ideal. She needs to be spayed so she can’t live with an unneutered male dog. (Photo - Birmingham RSPCA) | RSPCA Birmingham
6. 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. (Photo - RSPCA Coventry and District Branch) | RSPCA Coventry and District Branch
7. 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. (Photo - RSPCA Coventry and District branch) | RSPCA Coventry and District branch
8. 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. (Photo - RSPCA Coventry and District branch) | RSPCA Coventry and District branch