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40 small dogs rescued from flat now looking

Many of the dogs were Chihuahuas or Chihuahua crosses.

Nearly 40 dogs were rescued from a flat in Surrey where they were living in cramped conditions.

The RSPCA rescued the 39 dogs, many of whom were Chihuahuas or Chihuahua crosses, from the Surrey property last month.

RSPCA Millbrook in Chobham has been caring for 27 of the dogs and the others are being cared for by other RSPCA centres and branches. With some TLC, many of them have now been rehomed but Bobby, Ziggy and Boo are still patiently waiting.

Bobby, the five-year-old tan coloured Chihuahua is looking for a home with an owner who is able to build up his confidence. He is a nervous dog and would benefit from living with another furry friend.

Jocelyn Iveson, at RSPCA Millbrook said: “Bobby, Ziggy and Boo are all affectionate and loving dogs but they are also very nervous of their new surroundings. They will need someone who can invest time into building their confidence and watching them grow.

“Bobby is very sweet and loves a fuss, and he loves curling up on his fleece for a nap. He will need an adult-only home as he is very frightened by new people and new surroundings and needs to be housetrained.”

Ziggy, the tan coloured six month old Chihuahua is also looking for his forever home.

Jocelyn added: “Ziggy has come out of his shell a little bit more and is definitely a lap dog! He could live with a family who have children at secondary school age or older. He would also benefit from having a confident dog to learn from.”

Boo, the Jack Russell Terrier, also came from the same property. He needs lots of socialisation as he is very nervous. He is looking for an adult-only home with someone who can build his confidence and let him come out of his shell in his own time.

If you think you can give these special dogs a loving home, please contact RSPCA Millbrook on 0300 123 0740.

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