Dogs Trust in Darlington is appealing to the public to consider adopting one of the 27 dogs currently in their care. Among them are Hercules, Zena, and Lilo, who have been waiting for their forever homes. Some of these dogs have been at the kennels for months, and staff are eager to find them a happy ending.
Long-Standing Residents
Pixie, Toby, and Amber are among the longest-serving residents at the Darlington centre and have been featured in previous rehoming appeals. The charity reminds potential adopters that taking on a pet is a big commitment, and research is important before adopting. However, those who can offer a home will receive a lifetime of love in return.
How to Apply
To give all dogs a fair chance, Dogs Trust applications allow people to specify the type of dog they're looking for. Applicants can add up to four favourites to their application, helping the charity match them with similar dogs. For details about the dogs currently at Dogs Trust Darlington, visit their website.
Meet the Dogs
Here are some of the dogs looking for their forever homes in the North East:
Bosley is a Pug Cross aged between two and five years. He's described as a friendly lad full of life, needing a family to continue training, especially around alone time, house training, and distance work with other dogs. He'd suit a home with teenagers and as the only dog.
Zena and Hercules are Cocker Spaniels looking for a home together. Zena is lively and loves showing off biscuit-catching skills, while Hercules, over eight years old, is described as a mature guy who doesn't act it. They can live with children over 10 and should be the only dogs.
Lilo is a Dutch Shepherd between two and five years old. She's a fun, affectionate dog who loves learning and would thrive with an active family. She can live with older primary school-aged children and potentially another dog after a successful introduction.
Monty is a Border Collie aged between five and seven. He loves balls and would suit an active family. He needs training for car travel but is house trained and can be left for short periods once settled.
Charley and Milo are Smooth Coat Chihuahuas looking for a home together. They need support with house training and prefer to be the only pets. They'd suit a home with secondary school-aged children.
Buck is a Deerhound between two and five. He's friendly and can live with primary school-aged children. He needs a secure garden and will need to be muzzled on lead due to ongoing dog socialisation training.
Amigo is a 13-year-old Lurcher Cross. He's young at heart, independent, and house trained. He's fine with dogs that give him space and would enjoy a garden.
Scruff is a Cairn Terrier Cross aged between five and seven. He's independent, likes cheese, and prefers peaceful walks without many other dogs. He'd suit a home with older secondary school-aged children and as the only dog.
Narla is a Saluki between one and two years old. She's sweet but needs confidence building. She'd prefer a pet-free home with older teenagers and quiet walking areas.
Foxy is a two-year-old German Shepherd Dog Cross who loves toys, especially footballs. He's active and would suit a home with older teenagers, preferably as the only dog.
Barley is a Samoyed Cross between two and five. He's clever but can be anxious, needing a calm, adult-only home. He'll need to be on lead and muzzled in public.
Ollie is a Lurcher between two and five. He's playful, loves zoomies, and can live with another dog after a successful meet. He'd suit a home with older teens and minimal visitors.
Bertie is a Shih Tzu Cross between one and two. He's affectionate but can be anxious. He needs an adult-only home with few visitors and quiet walking areas.
Yoshida is a Border Collie Cross between one and two. He's intelligent and playful, needing a home where he's the only dog and can enjoy quieter walks.
Delly is a Greyhound between two and five. He's playful and affectionate, suitable for a home with secondary school-aged children. He could live with a calm, similar-sized dog.
Lola is a Jack Russell Cross between two and five. She's sweet but can be stressed in busy environments. She'd prefer a calm home with children aged 10+ and as the only dog.
Sailor is a Lakeland Terrier between two and five. He's sweet and has settled well. He needs an adult-only home with experienced adopters and no other pets.
Paisley is a Belgian Malinois Shepherd Dog Cross between one and two. She's full of energy and would suit someone into dog training. She can live with older teens and potentially another dog.
Bailey is a two-year-old Lurcher. He's fun and energetic, loving engagement. He'd suit older teens and could live with dogs of similar size.
Spud is a Jack Russell between two and five. He's sweet and affectionate, needing a calm, adult-only home. He'll need to be on lead and muzzled in public.
Amber is a Crossbreed between five and seven. She's happy, loves football, and settles well at home. She needs a garden and can live with older teens, as the only dog.
Toby is a German Shepherd Dog Cross between one and two. He's bright and energetic, needing an active, adult-only home. He'd prefer a quieter home with no other pets.
Maple is a three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross. She's sweet and needs a calm home with older teens. She'd prefer to be the only dog and enjoy quiet walks.
Pixie is a Catahoula Leopard Dog between five and seven. She's intelligent, loves tracking and sunbathing. She enjoys meeting new people and would suit a peaceful home with countryside walks.
Robin is a Lurcher between two and five. He loves toys, especially footballs. He needs an adult-only, pet-free home with a garden and no neighbouring dogs.
