Can you give these pets a home?

After being taken in by an animal lover, the pair are now desperate to find new permanent owners.

Lizzie and Cokie were both rescued from an abusive home a year ago, suffering cruelty and neglect.

It has taken a year for them both to feel completely comfortable around people but now they are ready.

Valerie Collis, of Southampton, is trying to help the rescued pair, who are both approximately 12 years old, find their home and said they both respond very well to love and attention and they both have sweet affectionate characters which are shining through as they begin to feel more confident around people.

Valerie is surprised that they have been overlooked for so long and sad they are lovely cats who would make delightful pets as they would appreciate a happy future with new owners.

They would need to be the only pets in a household and would be happy to be separated as well.

They would need patient owners who are willing to help them re-build their confidence and would love a garden to explore in.

To find out more or arrange a meeting, call 023 8043 5855.

Join dog show DOG OWNERS will have the chance to show off their pets at a Southampton community show tomorrow.

The Friends of St James Park will be hosting a dog show and fun day from 11am at the park in Shirley.

Anyone hoping to enter their pooch could have the chance to win the title for best fancy dress, best child handler, waggiest tail, best pedigree, best rescue dog, best puppy or best part-bred.

There will also be a dog agility course for anyone to try with their pet as well as homemade tasty dog treats for sale and an on-site advice service from Christopher Carter Vets.

On offer for families during the day will be a bouncy castle, face painting, a barbecue, book sale, old fashioned games, a sweet and soft toy tombola and a raffle.

Anyone who would like to register their dog for the show can email marinainthevalley@outlook.com or info@parklifecafe.co.uk or call 023 8077 9763 and registration will cost £1.50.