Dogs Trust Ballymena dogs of the week

The Dogs Trust Ballymena team is caring for lots of lovely lads and lassies, of all ages, shapes and sizes, that are waiting on their tail-wagging happy ending.  Lola and Milly are two gorgeous girls currently in the charity’s care, waiting to find their forever families. 

Lola is a beautiful three-year-old Labrador cross Spaniel. True to her breed mix, she is a busy girl with energy to burn so will thrive in an active home who will take her out for daily adventures.

Lola is a friendly lass who loves to meet new friends when out and about. She is intelligent and loves enrichment activities and sniffy games where she can use her nose to keep her brain busy. Her favourite game is fetch and Lola would love a large, enclosed outdoor space where she can enjoy this with her favourite people. Lola is still working on some basic obedience and as a clever girl she is a fast learner - especially when treats are involved.  

Lola is an excitable girl that could live with children aged 10 and over if they are comfortable around bouncy dogs. While she can have walking buddies, Lola would prefer to be the only dog in her new home.

Lola has made a lot of progress with her loose lead walking although can still be strong on lead so her adopters will need to be confident handling a strong dog.

She can be left for a few hours, and this can be gradually increased as she settles into the home. Lola isn't loving kennel life so Dogs Trust are hopeful any interested adopters would be able to take her home quickly, pending successful meets.  

Milly is a sweet six-year Chihuahua who is currently enjoying life in her foster home while she waits to find her forever family.

Milly is a lovely little lady who really enjoys being around people. She adores her foster carers and loves nothing more than curling up for a snuggle and spending time with her favourite people.

She can be a little anxious at times, so she’ll need a home where she can take things at her own pace and have plenty of time to settle in. Milly would suit a quieter home without too much hustle and bustle, where she can enjoy a calm and predictable routine.

She can be reactive when out on walks, so she’ll need to be the only dog in the home with adopters who are understanding. With the right home, patience and plenty of reassurance, Milly has lots of love to give and will make a wonderful companion. 

Milly is looking for a home where she can enjoy a peaceful pace of life and plenty of one-to-one attention. She would be best suited to living without other pets, so she can have all the attention to herself. She’s happiest enjoying the simple things in life, whether that’s having a snooze on the sofa, watching the world go by from the window or curling up alongside her foster carers. Her new family will need to be patient and understanding, giving her the time and space she needs to feel comfortable and settled. 

If you are interested in adopting Lola or Milly, get in touch with the team at Dogs Trust Ballymena or pop along to meet them. Dogs Trust Ballymena is open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm and by pre-arranged appointments on Wednesday and Friday mornings.