RESCUE dogs have been getting into the party spirit to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Staff at the Shoreham Dogs Trust held a “pawty” for the animals in their care at the rehoming centre in Brighton Road.
The Queen is well known for her love of dogs, and while she decided to retire from some of her patronages, she has continued to be Dogs Trust Patron.
To show their appreciated for Her Majesty, who has been a patron since 1990, the pooches posed for a celebratory photoshoot with flags flying and tails wagging.
A spokeswoman for the charity said: “As millions across the country prepare for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this bank holiday weekend, Dogs Trust Shoreham has celebrations of a canine kind on their mind.
“Furry residents looking for homes have been having a barking good time of their own in the hope that they’ll be treated like royalty in loving new homes soon.”
Here are some of the patriotic pooches who are hoping to find their forever homes:
Arnie
Arnie, a 12-year-old Jack Russell terrier, has been looking for a home to call his own since December.
Staff say he would like a quiet, peaceful retirement and somewhere he can spend his twilight years being treated like a king.
He would like a pet-free home and could live with older teens.
Dom
Young lurcher Dom is active both physically and mentally.
He is a fun and clever boy, but he needs lots of opportunities to express his energy to help him feel his best.
Dom will need to be the only pet in an adult-only household without any visiting children.
He would like a home with easy access to quiet walks so he can avoid bumping into other dogs unexpectedly so he can build up his doggy social skills gradually.
Freddie
Freddie is a charismatic five-year-old terrier who is very independent.
He would love to find a family who will not expect too much from him, and understand that he prefers playing fun games, settling in your company or taking part in his training rather than being a lapdog and receiving lots of fuss and affection.
He would like an adult-home with no other dogs with a large garden so he can explore his kingdom.
Lemmy
Lemmy is a seven-year-old terrier cross with tonnes of character.
Staff say that once he knows you well, he will make for a playful companion who is bound to be a firm favourite.
His ideal home would be with a patient and active family who could continue with the training.
He would like his own quarters in his new home, where he can go to for relaxation time and would need to be the only pet, in an adult-only household.
To find out more about adoption, or to look at their profiles, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming.
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