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Choosing to get a dog is a huge decision to make, and one that more of us than ever before have taken in recent year – around one-in-three UK households now contain at least one four-legged friend.
While some are seeking a new puppy, other big-hearted potential dog owners are happy to adopt a pet that is looking for a new forever home after perhaps not having the best start in life.
The Dogs Trust are dedicated to matching up dogs in need of a home with their perfect owner, and their centre at West Calder, near Edinburgh, currently has a wide selection of pooches.
To see if you’re a potential match, just fill in an application form here with all your details and let the Dogs Tust match you up with a suitable pet.
They’ll then look at how closely your lifestyle matches the needs of the dog and, if you’re a great fit for your selected animal, they’ll invite you to meet your prospective up.
They may also organise a home check to make sure it’s suitable for your new family member.
You can also pop into the rehoming centre before submitting the application to see the dogs beforehand.
Here are 12 of the dogs currently looking for a home.
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9. Lenny
Lenny is 8-year-old Shih Tzu cross. He is a nervous boy who needs time and space when meeting new people, once he trusts you, he will happily be your best friend. Lenny is looking to live in a calm adult only home and to be the only pet in the house. He is a playful boy and knows how to have fun, he enjoys playing with his teddy's or trying to catch a bouncy ball. He would like a nice safe garden where he can potter around off his lead or enjoy laying in a sunny spot. Lenny needs a calm and quiet home where it is very peaceful, he does not like other dogs and would like to walk in areas where he is unlikely to meet other dogs outside. | Dogs Trust
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10. Miss Vee
Miss Vee is a beautiful 5-year-old Collie who knows exactly what she is looking for in her hunt for a new home. She needs a fully secure garden to play football in, a private driveway so that she can continue her homework on approaching and getting in your car as she still finds this scary, and a quiet location with easy access to quiet walks. No other pets as Miss Vee demands all your love and attention. One or two people in the home, children aged 16 and above. A quiet home life with few regular visitors. She would like to have access to most of the home as she doesn`t like to feel left out behind a closed door. She would ideally like someone that is home most of the day but she could left for a few hours at a time once she has properly settled in. In return Miss Vee is house trained and non-destructive but may at times bark when first left or if you lie in too late in the morning. | Dogs Trust
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11. Louie Longlegs
Louie Longlegs is a lovely 5-year-old Greyhound who is a calm, gentle boy that loves to be around people. He would love his own garden where he can stretch his long legs and have lots of zoomies. He is looking for a home with children 8-years-old and above with no other pets in the home. He will happily spend his day walking by your side or cozying up with you for snuggles. He is an ex-racer who would need to wear his lead and muzzle on walks and can have doggy friends to explore with. He is a total foodie and loves his treats. Louie is happy to travel in the car for new adventures, can be left for a few hours and would make a great addition to a new family. | Dogs Trust
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12. Harry
Harry is a 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He is a friendly lad who wants to get a cuddle from everyone he meets. Harry is looking for a calm new home with children aged 14 and above where he can rest his paws and enjoy his golden years. He would love to have a sizable garden where he can potter around and play with his new family. If he is not resting or chilling you can usually find him playing with his squeaky monkey. Harry is uncomfortable around other dogs and would like to be the only pet in the home. Harry finds walks stressful and at his age he would be happy and content running and playing in his own garden, the garden is is happy place where he feels safe and secure. He loves to find a sunny spot and soak up rays, play catch with his ball and can have a puppy moment, rolling around in the grass. | Dogs Trust