Meet Millie - a 10-year-old Old English Sheepdog. Although she is 10, she does not let her age slow her down, she is always eager to be out and about exploring. She travels really well in the car and loves looking out the windows. She walks really nicely and is friendly with people and dogs who she comes across. She could live with children of a secondary school age.placeholder image
Meet Millie - a 10-year-old Old English Sheepdog. Although she is 10, she does not let her age slow her down, she is always eager to be out and about exploring. She travels really well in the car and loves looking out the windows. She walks really nicely and is friendly with people and dogs who she comes across. She could live with children of a secondary school age.

Meet some precious RSPCA animals in need of loving Lancashire homes

By Emma Downey
Published 29th Jan 2026, 16:00 BST
Updated 5th Mar 2026, 10:24 BST

Many precious RSPCA animals are hoping for a new home.

With the ongoing cost of living crisis, many pet owners are resorting to placing their furry companions in the RSPCA’s care, as they can sadly no longer afford to look after them.

Here are some of the gorgeous furry friends currently being cared for at the RSPCA in Preston and Blackpool that have not found their perfect family – could it be you?

Take a look at the latest adorable bunch including Astro and Twirl.

Say hello to Dottie our four-year-old female Dachshund. She is a spritely little thing who loves being out and about exploring and meeting people. A typical Daxie, Dottie will bark at passing dogs, however will stop when asked and is friendly with other dogs once she has settled down. She could live with children of a primary school age.

1. Dottie

Say hello to Dottie our four-year-old female Dachshund. She is a spritely little thing who loves being out and about exploring and meeting people. A typical Daxie, Dottie will bark at passing dogs, however will stop when asked and is friendly with other dogs once she has settled down. She could live with children of a primary school age. Photo: RSPCA Preston

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Beautfiful Nova is 11 and and has been in the RSPCA's care since my owner sadly passed away in November last year. She is a night owl who loves being brushed and spends her days sat in the window. She would prefer an adult-only household.

2. Nova

Beautfiful Nova is 11 and and has been in the RSPCA's care since my owner sadly passed away in November last year. She is a night owl who loves being brushed and spends her days sat in the window. She would prefer an adult-only household. Photo: RSPCA Preston

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Twirl is a beautiful 11-month-old female Tortie domestic shorthair. She cant get enough of the cuddles, head bumps and loves playing with her toys, especially the small mice toys, she will grab and chew till her hearts content. She is looking for a quiet home as the only pet but can live with children 16+ who will offer her time and space when she needs it and allow her to come to them.

3. Twirl

Twirl is a beautiful 11-month-old female Tortie domestic shorthair. She cant get enough of the cuddles, head bumps and loves playing with her toys, especially the small mice toys, she will grab and chew till her hearts content. She is looking for a quiet home as the only pet but can live with children 16+ who will offer her time and space when she needs it and allow her to come to them. Photo: RSPCA Preston

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Astro is our very sweet and affectionate 11-month-old domestic shorthair. She is a very affectionate and loving girl who wants nothing more than to give as many head bumps as possible and loves nothing more than some warm cuddles. She could live with children of a primary school age.

4. Astro

Astro is our very sweet and affectionate 11-month-old domestic shorthair. She is a very affectionate and loving girl who wants nothing more than to give as many head bumps as possible and loves nothing more than some warm cuddles. She could live with children of a primary school age. Photo: RSPCA Preston

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Sweet girl Connie arrived with another dog after her welfare needs weren’t being met. It is thought she has never been out of the house, so the outside world was very scary for her. She would prefer an adult-only household.

5. Connie

Sweet girl Connie arrived with another dog after her welfare needs weren’t being met. It is thought she has never been out of the house, so the outside world was very scary for her. She would prefer an adult-only household. Photo: RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs

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Sweet Bonnie arrived with another dog after her welfare needs weren’t being met. RSPCA staff believe she has never been out of the house, so the outside world was very scary for her. She would suit an adult-only home.

6. Bonnie

Sweet Bonnie arrived with another dog after her welfare needs weren’t being met. RSPCA staff believe she has never been out of the house, so the outside world was very scary for her. She would suit an adult-only home. Photo: RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs

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