Salisbury Dogs Trust determined to rehome pups before Christmas

An animal charity in Salisbury has revealed it's had over 32,000 requests to give up a dog this year.

But the Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre is calling for us to consider giving one of the 70 pups in it's care a forever home ahead of Christmas.

The charity is determined to find as many of them a home before Santa arrives, having rehomed more than 6,000 four-legged friends across the UK this year.

One of the 70 dogs is Staffordshire-bull terrier cross, Simba, who's known for his 'larger-than-life' personality.

The charity said: "Simba loves being active and engaging in outdoor activities with his human companions. However, due to his struggles with other dogs, Simba needs a quiet home with a secure garden and access to peaceful walks.

"Simba’s ideal home must be free of other pets and should have someone available most of the time, as he is not used to being left alone. Although he is housetrained, relaxed around traffic and comfortable travelling in a car, Simba needs to be muzzled and on a lead when out and about.

"Simba’s 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."

Claire Rowe, Manager at Dogs Trust Salisbury, says “Christmas is fast approaching, and we are hoping to find forever homes for as many dogs as possible ahead of the festive season. While the Dogs Trust team will make sure that the dogs in our care over Christmas are well looked after, with festive treats and gifts galore, we all know there’s nowhere quite like home.

"We are certain that there is a fantastic forever home for each and every one of our dogs, and we’d like to see as many as possible settled in their new happy places ahead of Christmas.”

“Welcoming a dog into your home is a wonderful experience, but it requires commitment, both in terms of time and money. We work closely with prospective adopters to ensure they’re fully prepared to welcome one of our dogs into their home, and our team carefully matches each dog with a family and home that suits them best.

"Our care doesn’t stop at rehoming – we offer ongoing support and guidance to owners throughout their dog's life. At Dogs Trust, our dogs are part of the family for life, not just for Christmas."

We're reminded that a dog isn't just for Christmas, it's for life.