Happy ending for abandoned Staffies

 ...but can you give a home to Walter?

Staffordshire terrier puppies Santa and Mary were featured in hovepeople on Christmas Eve last year just after they were abandoned by their owners and came into the care of Brighton and Hove's RSPCA welfare officers.

The good news is that the pair have now moved to Raystede animal shelter in Ringmer and are soon to be re-homed. A spokesperson for Raystede said there had been many inquiries since the pair were featured on local websites and that the pups would be going to new homes before long.

Animal welfare officers from Brighton & Hove City Council took in 14 strays over Christmas. A couple have already found new homes while others, like the puppies, have been transferred to rescue centres for re-homing. Staffies Hilly, Moses and Moby have not been so lucky and are still waiting to be adopted.

Animal Welfare officer Sue Watson said: "It's great news that Santa and Mary are very close to finding new homes, and that some of our other strays have been adopted.  However,  as the dogs leave us, there are sadly plenty of others to take their places."

She added that the latest arrival is Walter a four year old Mastiff cross (see pic 2) who was signed over to the animal welfare team after his owner could no longer afford to keep him.

If you think you may be able to offer Walter a home, contact the team on 01273 292446.