Adoption sought for poodle crosses dumped in Hampshire countryside

The RSPCA has launched an appeal to house Dave and Mavis who were found limping in roads near Winchester after they were dumped along with six others, all of whom had severely matted fur.

Now Dave – who is about 18 months old – is looking for a home after care at Mount Noddy Animal Centre in Chichester. He is getting fitter by the day but is still a little jumpy.

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Emily Bowen, RSPCA branch support specialist, said: “Dave is starting to show signs of confidence, but he will take time to get to know new people. Although he’s a fun and playful dog he’s not really sure of how to act around other dogs and can get a bit over excited so he’ll also need some boundaries setting. We think he would be best as an only dog so that his new owner can spend a lot of one-on-one time with him.

“He really hasn’t had the best start in life but we know that he will reward his new owners with love and devotion.”

Mavis, who is roughly two-years-old, is looking for a foster family because she is still unable to fully function around other animals.

Ms Bowen added: “Mavis is not house trained so will require a patient foster home where she can learn to behave as a dog and discover how much fun life can be.”

“None of the dogs have been used to living in a home environment so we really do need extra special people to take them on and give them the time, training and patience needed to get them used to a normal, happy life.

“We are only looking for a foster home for Mavis at the moment as she needs to be in a home environment to get her used to all the different things she hasn’t yet experienced. Eventually she will make a great permanent pet though.”

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Anyone interested in taking in Dave is urged to contact RSPCA Mount Noddy on 01243 773359 or mountnoddy@btconnect.com.

For those interested in fostering Mavis, please contact emily.bowen@rspca.org.uk.