Quirky cats and dogs looking for love this Valentine's Day
As Valentine's Day, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has pinpointed its most undateable residents, in the hope that animal lovers will see past their quirks and give them a living home.
While the charity rehouse about 9,000 dogs and cats each year, some find it a little harder to find love and need some extra help.
The list of undateables includes six quirky pets whose minor flaws include "feisty", "smelly" and "pampered".
Feisty lady Dorito is a fiery and mischievous feline who likes her independence. After being abandoned in a box, one-year-old Dorito had to fend for herself, but Battersea says once she is won over you will have a lap cat for life.
Eight-year-old dalmatian Domino is looking for somebody who can accept him "spots and all". Despite being a sweet older gentleman, he is nervous of new people, earning him the reputation of a scaredy-cat.
Meenoi the Bengal cat is tired of being single but has a bit of a wee issue, while Bloom the domestic short hair cat has the occasional mood swing but is full of character.
Pampered pooch Mister Tony is also looking for a leader of his pack. The nine-month-old Siberian husky is a confidant companion in need of someone to give him the training and regular grooming he needs.
Members of the public are invited to visit some of Battersea's residents this Valentine's Day at the charity's Feline Lonely Event, which takes place at the cattery from 5.30 to 9pm.
For more information about rehoming, visit www.battersea.org.uk/cats or www.battersea.org.uk/felinelonely for further details about the event.
Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
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