Dogs Trust Shoreham dog of the week Zeke is a collie cross in need of a stable routine

The four-year-old labrador cross collie is a smart dog and loves learning, as staff at Dogs Trust Shoreham have found.

Zeke’s favourite pastimes are playing fetch, exploring the quiet countryside, settling down with a long-lasting chew and spending time with humans.

Adel Burnett, rehoming centre manager, said: “He’s hoping to find an experienced owner who is keen to continue with his ongoing training, using reward-based methods.

“Zeke is looking for an adult-only home in an area local to the Shoreham rehoming centre, so that his potential owners can begin their relationship and receive guidance with his training over multiple sessions with the team.

“Ultimately, Zeke is looking for a special someone who could provide him with a stable routine, lots of input and show him the love that he deserves.”

Zeke is beginning to socialise with other dogs while out on his walks, so can potentially have walking buddies with other friendly canines, but he needs to be the only pet in the household.

His new home should be situated away from the hustle and bustle, on a quiet road and with access to quiet walking areas by foot. A good-sized garden where he can burn off some steam from time to time would be perfect.

Dogs Trust Shoreham, in Brighton Road, Shoreham, is still closed for walk-ins but the team can now book appointments for those dogs who cannot be rehomed using the new Handover at Home process.

Potential new owners will be able to meet the dog they are interested in at the centre in an outside play area, or in a spacious area that is separate from the main rehoming centre such as a training barn, while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

To register your interest, telephone 01273 915100.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

Stay safe, and best wishes.