With the festive season just around the corner, staff and dogs at Dogs Trust Leeds are hoping to swap kennel life for cosy sofa cuddles and a very merry Christmas.
From boisterous young pups eager for winter walks to golden-years companions looking for a quiet retirement spot by the radiator, there is a wonderful canine friend here ready to bring immense joy, loyalty, and unconditional love into the right home.
Can you open your home to one of the 14 dogs looking for a new family this month?
7. Bobby (5)
A gorgeous 5-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux with an adorable personality, Bobby is a firm favourite with his handlers who already knows his basic commands. Because he is a large, strong lad, he will benefit from ongoing loose-lead walking and house-training refreshers. He could happily live with another dog and secondary school-aged children once settled into his new home. | Dogs Trust Leeds
8. Gino (4)
A fun, playful 4-year-old Lurcher with an infectious zest for life, Gino is a big, bouncy lad who adores people and thrives on fuss. Super smart and food-motivated, he recently aced a foster sleepover and is currently learning better manners around other dogs. He will thrive in an active, pet-free home with secondary school-aged children ready for endless adventures. | Dogs Trust Leeds
9. Gizmo (1)
An affectionate, playful 1-year-old Crossbreed who loves climbing onto laps for snuggles, Gizmo is a clever girl who travels nicely in cars and already knows a few tricks. Because she is a big, excitable pup who pulls on the lead, she needs ongoing house-training and gentle guidance. She will thrive in an active home with secondary school-aged children and potentially a tolerant dog. | Dogs Trust Leeds
10. Maisie (8)
A fun, friendly 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a big personality, Maisie is a house-trained sweetheart who loves people and watching the world go by from the sofa. Because she is noise-sensitive and vocal around other dogs, she enjoys quiet walks and needs ongoing medication for arthritis and a luxating patella. She will thrive as the only pet in an adult-only home. | Dogs Trust Leeds
11. Milly (2 - 5)
A sweet, gentle Staffordshire Bull Terrier who loves chasing balls and squeezy cheese, Milly is a loyal girl making great progress with her training. Because she finds the world a scary place, she needs patient adopters to help build her confidence around other dogs on walks. She will thrive as the only pet in a quiet, relaxed, adult-only home. | Dogs Trust Leeds
12. Rudi (6)
A sweet, friendly 6-year-old Pug Chihuahua cross who loves climbing onto laps for a fuss, Rudi walks beautifully on a lead and travels well in the car. Though initially timid around new people and environments, he quickly warms up with cheese and patience, and has a manageable luxating patella. He will thrive in a calm, cat-free home with secondary school-aged children and potentially a placid dog. | Dogs Trust Leeds