Dogs for adoption in Sussex: Senior Cocker Spaniel Mikey is looking for a loving home

The eight-year-old Cocker Spaniel has been described by Dogs Trust as a ‘refined senior pooch’.

He may be a little older than other dogs at the Shoreham centre, but he has still got bags of energy.

He has even proved himself to be a real beachlover on adventures trips to the coast, where he has had fun splashing around in the sea.

While Mikey will need to be the only pet in the home so he can settle in on his own terms, he is more than happy to ramble and amble alongside calm canine friends when out on his daily walkies.

The best way to win over this sweet-natured boy is by offering him a tasty treat and, once you have built up a special bond with him, he will he will begin to show you his affectionate and trusting side.

The senior dog is a super clever chap who loves to learn. While getting to know him, he will enjoy showing off his tricks, such as ‘sit’ or ‘paw’, in exchange for some tasty treats.

He is not the biggest fan of being over-handled, particularly during grooming, vet visits, or having a lead clipped on, so new owners will need to continue the training he’s been working on with Dogs Trust staff to help his confidence grow.

Mikey’s ideal home will be an adult-only abode with a minimum of two people and will need to be within an hour’s drive of the centre.

He will need access to a secure garden that he can explore and would prefer to have a quiet area of the house where he can eat his dinner in peace and relax in.

If you think you could offer Mikey his forever home, or to find out more about any of the dogs available for rehoming at Dogs Trust, visit: www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across the nation. Its Shoreham centre is on Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT.