Central Dogs

A study found 77% of more than 500 centres in the UK saw an increase in the number of dogs being brought to them - and new homes are becoming harder to find.

Birmingham Dogs Home says it's dealt with more dogs in one week at the start of December than they usually see in a month.

"Adopt instead of shop" Is the message from the RSPCA this autumn, after seeing a rehoming spike in 2020, they fear lockdown puppies will return to their care.