Five dogs at Dogs Trust in Essex looking for their new homes | Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Adopting a pet is a great way to give a pet a new home, and Dogs Trust Basildon works across Essex and is open to the public five days a week.

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You only need to apply once every three months, and the charity will do all it can to find the right dog for you, however long it takes.

Bella is a "sensitive and thoughtful" dog who’s looking for a calm, understanding home where she can take her time getting to know you.

She’s worried when meeting new people, so she’ll need several gentle introductions at the centre before she feels comfortable, but with patience, consistency, and confidence-building, Bella will begin to show her sweet and loyal side.

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