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ITV News
19-05-2025
- General
- ITV News
Three hundred days in care and still no forever home for Lola Lou
Staff at a West Sussex kennels are looking for a new owner for one of their dogs, after she was stood up at a speed-dating event. Dogs Trust Shoreham opened its doors for a special event in hopes of finding a forever home for Lola Lou, a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, who has spent almost 300 days in the charity's care. It was organised so potential adopters could spend one-on-one time with Lola Lou, meaning they could get to know the dog before adopting her. Despite her warm welcome, no one came to meet her. Staff at the trust have not lost hope however, and say they are determined to give her story a happy ending, sharing her story on Instagram. Michaela Wells, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham, said: "It was a disappointing day for the team - we were so excited to showcase Lola Lou's wonderful personality, and it was heartbreaking to see her waiting with no one to meet her! "But we haven't lost hope. She has so much love to give, and we know the right person is out there. We just need to help her find them." The trust says Lola Lou is looking for a pet-free home, with any children being of secondary-school age and needs access to a secure, private garden where she can enjoy her outdoor time.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Shoreham Dogs Trust says foster carers 'urgently' needed
A dog welfare charity in Shoreham is urging more volunteers to become foster carers for Trust, the UK's largest charity for dog welfare, said the number of active foster carers at their Shoreham branch has more than halved since charity's Home from Home scheme has volunteers opening their doors to dogs on a temporary basis, anywhere from a few days to for larger "four-legged friends" and those with specific requirements are urgently needed, says Dogs Trust Shoreham. With the charity caring for more than 11,000 dogs per year, a spokesperson previously told BBC South East Today that the pressure on their services has "increased astronomically".In 2024, Dogs Trust received more than 46,000 calls asking for rehoming said more dogs with "complex behavioural problems" have been coming in, with the financial crisis and Covid creating a "perfect storm".Dogs Trust Shoreham had more than a 100 active foster carers in 2023, dipping to 69 a year later and 35 so far in 2025. The charity said they were particularly interested in hearing from potential foster volunteers who:Are over 18Have a garden or regular access to outdoor spaceAre happy to foster larger dogs or those with certain needsHave no children aged under 10 in the homeDo not live with any other dogs or catsLive within a one hour radius of the Shoreham centreHave access to their own vehicle Dogs Trust said accepted foster carers will receive full support with costs related to food, bedding, grooming and vet Wells, assistant rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham, said fostering was a rewarding experience."Fosterers play a vital role in the way we care for dogs," she said."[It gives] our dogs a chance to be cared for in a home environment and allowing us to look after even more dogs."
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Sussex charity warns owners to keep dogs away from spring plants
As spring approaches, a charity is urging owners to be aware certain spring plants and bulbs can be toxic and in same cases fatal to dogs. West Sussex-based charity, Dogs Trust Shoreham, says early signs of spring are already present in parts of the Dobson says flowers such as daffodils and tulips "can be problematic for dogs, especially those who love to dig in the garden".The charity says snowdrops, rhododendrons, amaryllis, azaleas, and bluebells are toxic to dogs. It says common signs of poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, lethargy, and, in severe cases, difficulty breathing, tremors, and even seizures. Buttercups, crocuses, primrose, cyclamen, elderberry, foxglove leaves and seeds, hyacinth bulbs, and lupin leaves and seeds can also be poisonous to dogs."In some cases, spring bulb poisoning can prove fatal," Ms Dobson said."Although cases of poisoning are rare, knowing which plants are dangerous and keeping them out of reach can help prevent accidental poisoning." The charity says if owners suspect their pet has ingested these plants or spring bulbs, they must seek vet advice promptly, even if they are not showing any charity advises dog owners to make their gardens safe, to "encourage natural canine behaviours such as sniffing, foraging and exploring". This includes planting a variety of herbs at different heights and positions for dogs to find and sniff, create activities such as paddling pools to help them stay cool, designate a quiet spot with shade, and exercising them.
