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A total of 16 dogs are currently available to adopt at the Dogs Trust Ballymena rehoming centre. Photos: Dogs Trust Ballymena

Rescue dogs Northern Ireland: Meet the 16 cute canines at Dogs Trust Ballymena

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Nuala Donnelly with one of her foster dogs. Nuala and her partner Adam McGahan have been fostering since October 2021.

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John Blair and Patrick Brown MLAs

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Mr Blue Sky, one of the dogs currently being cared for by Dogs Trust, enjoying a Valentine’s meal thanks to Lily’s Kitchen.

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Casper

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Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Ald Stephen Ross with dogs, Archie and Oscar.

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Beautiful Crossbreed Rupert is a young, lively dog with plenty of energy and character. He would love active owners that enjoy long walks and breed experience would be ideal (cockapoo).

Would you have space in your heart or home for Rupert or Finn?

Pam Cameron MLA is pictured with Rosie and Ballymena Rehoming Centre Manager Conor O’Kane.

MLA in praise of Dogs Trust during visit to Ballymena rehoming centre

Spaniel Cross Alfie is an adorable boy, who does have a slightly shy side, however he soon comes out of his shell when on walks. He is looking for a forever family who can match his adventurous energy

Would you have space in your heart or home for Storm or Alfie?

Dogs Trust is urgently seeking fosterers - experienced dog owners who can offer temporary homes to dogs in need.

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Lurcher Jasmine is a beautiful girl who is super friendly. She loves meeting new people and is instantly friendly. Jasmine enjoys her sniffy walks and eating tasty treats. She also likes to play with her soft toys

Would you have space in your heart and home for Jasmine or Curly?

Yorkshire Terrier Max is a friendly little dog who loves meeting new people. He enjoys playing with his toys and getting out for sniffy walks.When meeting dogs out and about he can be quite an excitable little fella.

Would you have space in your home or heart for Toby or Max?

American Bulldog Whinney is a lovely big girl who can be quite shy around new people. Whinney always loves getting tasty treats. She is very good on lead and enjoys her walks.

Would you have space in your heart or home for Whinney or Charlie?

Spaniel Cross Hollie is a super sweet girl who enjoys the quiet life and home comforts. She likes to play fetch with a tennis ball but equally enjoys a snooze in her den which carers have made for her. She can appear
shy on first meeting but soon shows her loving nature especially if you have a treat to temp her

Would you have space in your heart or home for Toby or Hollie?

German Shepherd Beau lives up to her name being such a gorgeous girl. Beau loves a tasty treat, her toys and playing fetch She enjoys going on walks and is curious in new environments

Would you have space in your heart and home for Beau or Max?

Just over a year later, Ozzy is a changed dog, enjoying many adventures in the Highlands including daily walks in quiet country fields

Ballymena rescue Dog Ozzy living the high life in Scottish Highlands

Terrier cross Freya is a young, energetic pooch. She enjoys getting out for walks and loves to play. She also loves her food, enrichment games and working for a tasty treat. Freya is looking for a home with owners who are going to be around for most of the day.

Would you have space in your heart or home for Charlie or Freya?

"Daisy" cools down at Dogs Trust in Finglas, where the charity have installed a swimming pool to keep their resident canines cool throughout the warm weather. Photograph: ©Fran Veale

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Buster

Would you have space in your heart and home for Buster or Casper?

Labradoodle Daisy is an absolutely gorgeous girl, who loves to get out and go on new adventures. She will happily hop into the car for road trips. Daisy really enjoys going for walks where she can explore a new environment and have a good sniff

Would you have space in your heart and home for Daisy or Beau?

Charlie's most favourite thing in the world is a tennis ball! He would play all day long if allowed. Charlie is looking for active owners who enjoy plenty of play time outdoors

Would you have space in your heart and home for Charlie or Arlo?

Jack Russell Terrier Rosie is an adorable and loveable little dog. Rosie enjoys her walks and likes to explore her surroundings by sniffing and investigating. She also adores playing with her squeaky toys

Would you have space in your heart and home for Buster or Rosie?

Chinese Crested Brody can be shy when he first meets new people, but he does come round in his own time and can be a very affectionate little dog who enjoys cuddles once he gets to know and trust you.

Would you have space in your heart or home for Brody or Milo?

Jack Russell Terrier Rosie can be very curious when in new environments and loves to investigate and have a good sniff. She also really enjoys playing with her squeaky toys. Rosie is a very friendly dog when meeting new people

Would you have space in your heart and home for Rosie or Zed?

Dogs Trust Dog School holding training classes locally

Dogs Trust holding Dog Training Classes

Collie/Jack Russell Terrier cross Pippa loves nothing more than playing with her ball and going out for walks. Her love for food makes training sessions a little easier

Would you have space in your heart and home for Pippa or Charlie?

Jack Russell Terrier Milo is a very active boy who is full of life and has a big personality. He’s a friendly little guy who just adores meeting new people when he’s out and about.

Would you have space in your heart or home for Milo or Whinney

Whinney is a beautiful, big girl who likes playing with a ball and loves a tasty treat. She is good in the car and enjoys an adventure and is also good on the lead when on her walks.

Would you have space in your heart and home for Bruiser or Whinney?

Terrier cross Casper is a great doggy companion who is currently in foster care while he awaits his forever home. He is a shy but very sweet natured boy. Once he gets to know you he enjoys a cuddle.

Would you have space in your heart and home for Casper or Cleo?

Chris is a beautiful 11-week-old collie pup who is a slightly nervous boy. He requires experienced adopters who will help him learn all about life and who are patient and understanding

Would you have space in your heart and home for Chris or Buddy?

Terrier Cross Cleo is a very busy, bright girl with bundles of energy. She can be a little shy at first but soon comes round and when she does you have a best friend for life.

Would you have space in your heart or home for Cleo or Hollie?

Penny is searching for a patient, loving new owner. She particularly needs help with building her confidence and vet handling. She isn’t keen on being left alone so someone who is around the home for most of the day

Have you space in your heart or home for Penny or Bo and Skye?

Pippa is an energetic girl who loves playing with a ball. Play fetch with her and you will witness her constantly wagging tail. Once she gets to know you, she enjoys a snuggle

Have you space in your heart and home for adorable Pippa or Cleo?

Rottweiler Dougie is an adorable boy who can be sensitive and take his time getting to know new people. He is currently enjoying home comforts in a foster home where his confidence is increasing every day and he is living with other dogs

Have you space in your heart and home for Dougie or Teddy?

Layla is a lovely Labrador who came into the care of Dogs Trust Ballymena heavily pregnant. She was the best mum to her puppies and now they've all found their forever homes, it's time for Layla to find herS

Have you space in your heart and home for lovely Layla or cute Cleo?

Vicky is a beautiful border collie cross who came into Ballymena Rehoming Centre with her pups. She is a loving dog who is described as having a heart of gold

Would you have space in your heart or home for Vicky or Beau

Bella and Drake are a gorgeous pair of pugs who are looking for someone to give them a forever home together

Would you have space in your heart and home for Bella and Drake?

Penny is a gorgeous girl who gave birth to a litter of puppies in the care of Dogs Trust. All her pups have been rehomed so now it’s time for Penny to find her forever home

Would you have space in your heart and home for Penny or Jess?

Zed is a lively big boy who loves his walks, toys and tasty treats. He is very clever and enjoys learning new tricks

Would you have space in your heart and home for Zed or Maisy?

Hollie is a super sweet girl who enjoys the quiet life. She can appear shy on first meeting but soon shows her loving nature especially if you have a treat to temp her

Would you have space in your heart and home for Bruiser or Hollie?