If a new year could mean a new pet for your home - here are five four-legged friends for you to consider.

The animals are in the care of Waggy Tails Rescue who rehome pets within East Dorset and West Hampshire, enabling them to conduct pre-homing checks and follow up visits.

The charity also runs an advice service which deals with pet problems and can direct enquiries to the best available help if they cannot help directly.

So, if you’re considering a new furry friend to invite into your home, take a look at these five who are all looking for that special someone to take them in.


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Princess

Bournemouth Echo:

Breed: French Bulldog
Age: 6

Princess has mobility problems as a result of an old injury and cannot walk far, but is improving slowly.

Sometimes her legs give way but she gets up and carries on.

She is a really happy girl and loves cuddles.

For more information on how to adopt Princess, visit the Waggy Tails website.

Elsa

Bournemouth Echo:

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Age: 6

Elsa is the size of a small Labrador and is a delightful dog – well trained and very intelligent.

She listens to every word you say and does her best to please.

Very good with people and extremely affectionate, Elsa wants to be everyone’s friend.

She walks nicely on the lead and will walk with other dogs, but does not like them in her face, so staff beleive she would be best as the only dog in a home.

For more information on how to adopt Elsa, visit the Waggy Tails website.

Alfie

Bournemouth Echo:

Breed: Collie cross
Age: 1

Alfie has had some training and is eager to learn new things.  As a working breed cross he needs a new home where he will get lots of mental stimulation, as well as exercise and patience whilst his manners are refined.

He is only a youngster so is still quite excitable and boisterous.

For more information on how to adopt Alfie, visit the Waggy Tails website.


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Millie

Bournemouth Echo:

Breed: Patterdale Cross
Age: 6 months

Millie is a very friendly girl, but has not had much input so will need training.

She is a lively girl who loves to play.

For more information on how to adopt Millie, visit the Waggy Tails website.

Apollo

Bournemouth Echo:

Breed: English Bulldog
Age: 5

Apollo is really affectionate.

He has not had a great start in life and has not had much input but he is very eager to please.

For more information on how to adopt Apollo, visit the Waggy Tails website.