Here are six abandoned but adorable dogs who are looking for a forever home this week in Northamptonshire.
According to Google trends, many people have been searching for 'Animals in Need Northamptonshire' and 'puppies for sale' in the county.
So this newspaper has teamed up with the Irchester-based Animals in Need charity to help find forever homes for their rescue dogs.
Charity boss Annie Marriott said: "When people adopt a rescue they save two dogs – the dog they take home and the pound dog that gets that empty kennel. Their lives often depend upon it.
“All the dogs are neutered, vaccinated, ID chipped & parasite treated.“They leave us with four weeks’ free insurance, a food parcel, a voucher for a behaviour session & rescue back up for life.“We cannot rehome to families with children under 5 years old, a home check will always be carried out to check for a secure garden & adoption fee required.
"For more info please email [email protected]”
Below are the dogs that need rehoming this week, with descriptions written by Annie.
5. Leo
We are launching a special appeal to find extraordinary humans to commit to being long-term fosters for some of our VIPs (Very Important Pooches). This privilege is reserved for the elite of dog lovers, as it involves caring for two very handsome golden oldies who, sadly, find themselves in kennels at a time in their lives when they should be enjoying their golden years in a cozy, warm home. If you’d like to learn more about these distinguished gentlemen, Patch (previous picture) and Leo, and what’s involved in being a foster parent, or if you’re ready to offer a comfy bed to one of these special boys, please contact us via email for more information. Photo: AIN
7. Hallie
Hallie is a one-year-old Crossbreed with a knack for escaping, as she can scale high fences. She struggles with separation anxiety, which may be due to the stress of kennel life. While she gets along well with other dogs, she can be possessive around food, so feeding her separately is recommended. Hallie is strong and tends to pull on the lead but will benefit from ongoing training. She adores people and, once settled in her new home, is sure to become an incredibly loyal companion. Photo: AIN