Meet the group of popular UK dog seeking forever homes in Salisbury
Four Staffordshire Bull Terriers are waiting for their next home at the Newton Tony centre
We're being asked if we could be the forever home for one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK, with four of them waiting patiently at a Dogs Trust centre in Salisbury.
Ace, Simba, Buster and Joey are all Staffordshire Bull Terriers, known as Staffy's, being cared for at the Newton Tony site.
The breed is easily recognised for their short, smooth coats, and come in a wide range of colours from black and white to various shades of brown.
They're also are known for being strong and affectionate, their high energy levels and love for the outdoors
Claire Rowe, Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Salisbury says “Staffordshire Bull Terriers make great companions, and we’d love to see some of the Staffys we have here at the centre find their forever homes soon. They are a fantastic breed, full of love, loyalty and energy. Please do consider giving one of our amazing dogs a second chance.”
The centre has four eligible bachelors ready for their forever home.
Ace
Ace is an adorable six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is looking for his forever home. Once he’s built up a bond with you, he likes to consider himself a lapdog and loves lapping up attention. Food is a big passion of his, and often enjoys treat-based enrichment games to keep his brain active.
Ace is looking for an adult-only home with no other pets. He’s made wonderful progress learning how to comfortably wear a muzzle when out on walks. Ace absolutely loves people but can take some time to warm to new visitors so would need lots of patience and understanding in his new home.
Simba
Simba (pictured above) is a lively and intelligent four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed, who is eagerly seeking a forever home. Known for his playful and larger-than-life personality, Simba loves being active and engaging in outdoor activities with his human friends. Due to his struggles with other dogs, Simba needs a quiet home with a secure garden and access to peaceful walks.
Currently, Simba is on medication to help heal the skin on his ears, but this hasn’t dampened his spirit or love for play. His favourite game is chasing after a tennis ball, and he also enjoys playing with his other soft toys. Despite his boisterous and playful nature, Simba cherishes quiet moments and often seeks cuddles from the people he knows and trusts.
Joey
Joey is a sensitive young Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed who has made significant progress despite a tough start in life. He is working on his confidence and training, so would love a family who is prepared to develop these skills with him. He can be anxious around new people, often jumping up when he’s overstimulated. Joey thrives with moderate levels of exercise, mental stimulation and socialisation with other confident dogs.
Joey’s ideal home is with sensible, patient owners who will build up trust with him in the early stages of adoption. He needs a calm, stable environment with gradual introduction to unknown situations. He’s looking for a forever home that will provide a safe, secure space where he can continue to grow in confidence.
Buster
Buster is a friendly and affectionate Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed who is looking for his perfect match. At nine-years-old, he needs a home with a family no younger than sixteen years old who are able to understand his needs. At times, Buster can find new environments overwhelming, so will need to be kept on a lead when out in public. He also struggles with being left alone, so is looking for adopters who can spend most of the day with him.
Buster understands basic comments such as ‘sit’ and is fully housetrained. He’s not massively fussed by toys at the moment, but does like his food.