Have you got room in your heart and home to adopt a rescue pet?
Chesterfield RSPCA currently have 16 dogs who are looking for new owners. Two of them were rescued from appalling living conditions and a third was saved by a kindly motorist who spotted it dodging traffic.
Do you have the time and resources to build trust with a new pet and offer a safe, warm and loving home? Devote dedication to your furry four-legged housemate and they will show you why they deserve the time-honoured title of man’s best friend.
Storm is a cross breed female who is one year and three months old. Daft and bouncy, headstrong and unreserved, this sociable girl is looking for an experienced owner who is active and able to give her some basic training. Storm is stranger friendly, can be left alone for short periods and may be able to live in a household with another dog but not with a cat. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
Luna is a one-year-old Staffy female who has oodles of energy and is very affectionate. The RSPCA says: "If kisses were a form of currency, then she would be wealthier than any tycoon. If cuddles were precious metals then she might buy the world." Luna needs an experienced owner, some basic training and to be the only pet in the house. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
Storm is a six year old German Shepherd cross. She was rescued by a kindly motorist when she was found running loose and dodging traffic that failed to stop for her. The terrifying experience didn't faze her, she was spotted leaning against the car window, tail wagging and tongue swinging before leaping out of the passenger door and over to welfare workers at the RSPCA shelter. Storm could live in a home with secondary school age children (11 to 15 years), possibly with another dog in the house but not a cat. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
Marley is a nine-month-old male Pekinese who is shy and quiet until he gets to know you. He's sweet, silly and a sensitive little soul. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA