Choosing to welcome a dog into your life is a monumental decision, but for many one of the most rewarding things you could ever do.

Here, the Dogs Trust profiles 23 lovable pooches in Kent desperate for someone to take a chance on them and give them a forever home they can call their own….

Name: Rain

Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier cross

Age: Two-and-a-half

Rain is a sweet, cuddly and friendly two-and-a-half-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross who is small in stature but big in personality.

She hasn’t had the best start in life as she had her ears illegally cropped, and recently had surgery to remove her eye.

This wonderful little girl has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre and her tail does not stop wagging.

Rain can sometimes be a bit hesitant with new people and experiences, but with some encouragement and a tasty treat, she soon finds her confidence.

This pup can live with children 12 and over but not other pets.

Names: Darcy and Lucy

Breed: Shih tzu

Ages: Nine and four

Darcy and Lucy are a delightful pair who are looking for a loving forever home together.

They are both sweet, loving and affectionate girls who have so much love to give.

Nine-year-old Darcy loves to roll around on her back and walks beautifully on her lead.

Four-year-old Lucy is the cuddliest girl in the world who just wants to be on you all the time.

They can live with gentle children aged eight and up but would prefer to be the only dogs in the house.

Name: Biddy

Breed: Border collie

Age: 18 months

Biddy is a sweet, wiggly and friendly 18-month-old Border Collie who could be a contender for the high jump record!

A young dog, she is still learning and can get a bit overwhelmed with lots of noise and commotion.

Biddy is a bright girl with bags of character and with time, patience and training will make a fantastic addition to a lucky household.

This active canine will need her own secure garden with high fences and no gaps or gates she can squeeze through.

She can live in a home with people over 16 and will need to be the only dog.

Name: Harper

Breed: Shih tzu

Age: Four

Harper is a chilled-out and mellow shih tzu who loves the easy life!

She enjoys gentle strolls, treats and likes a spot of fuss now and then.

Harper loves being around people but is quite indifferent towards other dogs.

The four-and-a-half-year-old will need regular grooming to keep her coat healthy and beautiful and the great news is that she is a superstar having a bath and being brushed.

She would prefer a home where she is the only pooch but can live with kids aged 10 and over.

Name: Nan

Breed: Border collie

Age: Seven months

This absolutely stunning seven-month-old Border Collie isn’t just a pretty face, she is a really clever cookie!

Nan knows her name, sit, down, paw and also walks beautifully on her lead.

Once she has trust in a person, this puppy is a cuddly girl who likes a fuss and will roll over on your lap for a belly rub or jump up gently for strokes.

Nan tries to be confident, but sometimes new situations make her worried.

She will need an owner who will advocate for her and allow her space and time.

While she can live with children over 14, she needs to be the only animal in her new home with no cats or small pets.

Name: Edith

Breed: Greyhound

Age: Seven

Seven-year-old Greyhound Edith has a very sweet, calm nature and came to Dogs Trust through no fault of her own.

She loves a gentle fuss and will lean into you for more, gently stepping closer and closer to let you know if you finish too soon.

Edith is calm and relaxed when left on her own, gently pottering around and eventually settling down, giving lots of happy wags when you return.

She loves cosy places to have naps and snoozes.

This chilled-out girl would happily live with a dog of a similar temperament and children aged 10 or over.

Name: Viktor

Breed: Chihuahua

Age: Eight

This senior little dog has personality, charm and charisma all tucked up into a pocket-sized package.

An affectionate little chap, Viktor loves nothing more than finishing his pottering around and joining you for a cosy lap cuddle with added Chi kisses if you are lucky!

Viktor is such a smashing little lad who just wants to love and be loved in return.

Whoever adopts him will have a little shadow who will wiggle his way onto your lap, into your heart and be your absolute best friend in no time.

He would be happy to live with another sensible dog and youngsters over 10.

Name: Ayla

Breed: Border collie

Age: Five

Ayla is a beautiful, sweet five-year-old border collie with the most stunning eyes!

She loves to play and gets very excited and focused when there is a tennis ball about, however, she prefers quiet toys that don’t squeak or make weird noises as she finds them a bit scary.

Ayla is good when meeting new people, jumping up for a quick hello before heading off on her way.

Her new owners should keep her collie brain busy with games and positive, reward-based training.

Ayla cannot live with other dogs, as she is sometimes unsure of how to react with them, and could only share a home with teens over 16.

Name: Walker

Breed: Lurcher

Age: Three

Walker is a super-friendly, bouncy and playful three-year-old Lurcher with so much love to give his new family.

He loves to explore everywhere he goes and greets everyone he meets with a happy hello and lots of big wags of his tail.

Walker could live with children aged 14 and over who are confident with bigger dogs as he can be quite bouncy during play and needs to work on his manners when taking treats.

He would prefer to be the only dog in his home and will need his own secure garden to potter, play and stretch his legs in.

This boy will make a wonderful companion for a family who have the time and patience to give him lots of love.

Name: Pearl

Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier

Age: 11 months

Young Pearl was sadly born deaf but she doesn’t let her lack of hearing hold her back.

She is playful, energetic, incredibly affectionate and she has a great outlook on life.

Playful, energetic and incredibly affectionate, she has a great outlook on life.

Pearl loves people and does full-body wiggles when meeting new friends.

She loves cuddling up to her favourite person and will make a brilliant companion.

Being deaf, Pearl needs a calm family home with a strong routine but can live with calm children aged 10 and over.

While she interacts well with other dogs when she is out and about, she struggles to share her space so needs to be the only hound.

Name: Max

Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier cross

Age: Two

Max is a gorgeous, energetic staffy-cross with a heart as big as his head!

He is a real ‘people dog’ and is so friendly with everyone he meets that sometimes he forgets he is not a little lap dog.

This four-legged-friend always gives everything 110% and engages really well when he is interacting with his handlers.

Max likes toys, pats and always being on the go.

He will be an amazing companion who will live his life to please his family and be the best friend anyone could ask for.

Max would be best suited as the only pet in his home and any children in the home would need to be aged 16 years and over.

Name: Betsy

Breed: Jack Russell

Age: Six

Poor Betsy was born deaf so she is looking for adopters who can teach her sign cues, always keep her safe, and consider her extra needs that come with a lack of hearing.

She is currently living in one of our lovely foster homes and has shown us that she prefers calmer, friendly dogs who have a similar gentle and bouncy playstyle.

Betsy has a doggy best buddy that comes to visit her and after going for a nice walk, they love to nap together on the sofa!

She is such an enthusiastic, clever and funny girl, and is the epitome of a ‘lovebug’.

Betsy enjoys the company of most pups and could live alongside another calm, friendly and polite dog to help her gain more confidence and show her the ropes once she goes home.

She can’t live with cats, small furries or children.

Name: Rodeo

Breed: Patterdale terrier

Age: Two

Rodeo is a fun, energetic, busy little two-year-old Patterdale Terrier who loves to be on the go and is happiest when surrounded by fun toys.

He is the sniffiest explorer on his walks and he trots around with his happy little tail wagging away while he investigates all the smells and sounds.

If there is one thing Rodeo loves above all else it is toys.

He loves chasing tennis balls and ripping up teddies and will really enjoy enriching activities for his breed like playing with a lure and ‘find it’ games.

Because he is a bit unsettled on his own at the moment he would like his family around for most of his day.

Rodeo can live with children aged 12 years and over who understand that he jumps up during playtime but can’t live with other animals.

Name: Molly

Breed: Border collie

Age: Eight

Molly is described as a sofa-loving dog who is looking for a loving, calm home to settle into.

Although she can be a little shy at first, once a bond is built she is very attentive and sweet.

Molly’s favourite things are walks – especially in the woods – and learning new tricks.

She is really missing her home comforts and will make a very lovely and attentive addition to some lucky people.

Molly would prefer to be the only animal and have no kids in the home.

She will need weekly visits from Dog Trust’s behaviour training team, so adopters have to live within 45 minutes of the Canterbury branch.

Name: Scotty

Breed: Jack Russell cross

Age: One

Scotty is an active and sensitive little one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Cross who loves to be on the go.

He has some big feelings about the world and would love a doggy companion to help show him that the world isn’t a scary place.

The pup loves chasing toys and really enjoys treats and chews.

Scotty is learning to love fusses and likes a little chin scratch.

With time, patience and trust his affectionate side starts to show and we think he will be quite a loving little chap once he knows you.

Scotty wants a home with another dog, a predictable routine and no kids under 16.

Name: Chai

Breed: Podenco canario cross

Age: Two

A two-year-old podenco malinois cross, Chai has the sweetest, silliest most wonderful nature.

She will thrive with an active lifestyle where she can do plenty of exploring and adventuring.

Chai loves playing with toys and fetching tennis balls.

She will need to have lots of daily mental and physical stimulation to avoid becoming bored and frustrated.

Her adopters should ideally have experience with active, working-type dogs and she needs an adult-only home.

Chai would like to be the only dog and while she has happily lived with caged birds in her previous home but cannot live with cats or other small furry animals.

Name: Paige

Breed: German shepherd dog cross

Age: Five

Paige is a beautiful and intelligent German shepherd cross.

She enjoys her walks in quiet locations so would love adopters who will be keen to take her for long walks where she can use her nose.

Paige is an amazing girl who has so much love to give to her lucky adopters - she just needs someone with patience to help her get settled into a routine.

She would benefit from experienced dog owners who are willing to engage in lots of positive training and work closely with our behaviour team to help build her confidence.

Paige must be the only pet in a house with no children.

Name: Astrid

Breed: Dobermann

Age: Two

Astrid is a two-year-old Dobermann who hasn't had the best start in life as she had her ears cropped, which is illegal in the UK.

She finds meeting strangers quite worrying, so she likes to take things slowly and build a bond before trusting people.

Once she gets to know you she is a playful and bouncy girl who loves to have a cuddle.

She is a clever girl and really enjoys training, and knows lots of commands already.

Astrid doesn't enjoy spending time with other dogs and is looking for a quiet, calm, home with minimal visitors.

She needs a home with no other pets or children.

Name: Anton

Breed: Lurcher

Age: Four

Four-year old lurcher Anton is a big, fun bundle of love who adores a fuss and groom and will pretty much do anything for a tasty treat.

He loves playing with toys - the squeakier the better - and is a super-smart boy who is so keen to be involved in what you are doing and is very eager to please.

He loves walks in nice places and explores confidently.

Anton needs all his basic training and house training and so will need his own private and secure garden.

He would like a home with no other pets so he can relax, and any children in the home will need to be confident with big bouncy dogs and be 14 years old or over.

Name: Earl

Breed: American bulldog

Age: Four

Earl is an affectionate, fun, gorgeous American Bulldog who absolutely loves his humans!

Although he is a big lad, he has a really sensitive side and sometimes has big feelings about new things, so he likes to take his time in certain situations.

Once he knows you are his friend he is hilarious, goofy and super sweet.

He enjoys a good fuss and bum scratches and running around with you.

Earl struggles around other dogs and will need to work on socialising.

He can live with people over 14 so long as they are used to big breeds.

Name: Bonnie

Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier cross

Age: Two-and-a-half

Bonnie is amazing, active, affectionate and fun.

She is full of love and has a fabulous zest for life, approaching everything she does with enthusiasm and a happy wag of her tail.

This staffy has lots of tricks under her belt - she can even do a commando crawl!

Bonnie is so much fun and she will play games and run around with you for as long as you will do it with her.

She adores interacting with her humans.

Bonnie does like to take her time when meeting new people as she can sometimes be a little worried.

But, with time, patience and some tasty treats she soon comes around and once a bond is built, she will be your best friend for life.

Bonnie is wary of men, so would need to meet any male family members lots of times first.

She needs a home with no other pets or children.

Name: Dom

Breed: Lurcher cross

Age: Four

Dom is looking for a calm, quiet and active home where he can enjoy a predictable routine in a consistent environment.

He can live with confident children aged 16 years and over.

Due to his breed, he does have a natural instinct to chase, so he is muzzle-trained and wears it happily on his walks.

For this reason, he would be best suited to being the only pet in his home, and any walking friends would need to be medium to large size.

He will need his own secure garden with high fences as he can jump quite high, so a 6ft minimum will be ideal!

He adores human company, so when he first goes home he would prefer not to be left alone at all and to have his leaving time introduced slowly and positively once he has properly settled in.

Dom is a sweet boy who will make a really lovely best buddy for a lucky home.

Are you interested in rehoming a dog?

All of the dogs profiled above are being cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury, mainly at its rehoming site in Chestfield, but some off site.

The centre is open for general browsing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from midday to 4pm.

Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.

Visit dogstrust.org.uk for more information, or call 0303 003 0000.