These six dogs are looking for their forever homes - can you help them find one?

The high demand for pets over lockdown has driven up prices for puppies - with one man paying £63,000 for three German Shepherds.

But it's also resulted in scores of unwanted pets taken to animal shelters.

Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR), in Mansbridge, says the centre is the most overcrowded it has been in 35 years and warned cats and dogs are at risk of being put down.

This showcase of lovable mutts are all living at SCAR and are in need of a home.

But be warned – they may seem cute and cuddly but all the dogs below will need a significant amount of time and training.

Molly and Daisy

Daily Echo: Cocker Spaniel's Molly and Daisy are inseparable Cocker Spaniel's Molly and Daisy are inseparable (Image: Ross Marshall)

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Age: Molly - 7, Daisy - 9

Profile: Molly and Daisy are known around SCAR for being some of the sanctuary’s friendliest and most lovable mutts. The pair are mother and daughter and when separated can become a little anxious. 

Poppy

Daily Echo: Poppy the Pom hates the hot weatherPoppy the Pom hates the hot weather (Image: Ross Marshall)

Breed: Pomeranian cross

Age: 6

Profile: Pom-cross, Poppy, hates the hot weather because of her thick fur coat – but she loves cooling off in the bath in her kennel and going on walks – in the shade, of course.

Teddy

Daily Echo: Teddy is know for being the noisiest dog at SCARTeddy is know for being the noisiest dog at SCAR (Image: Ross Marshall)

Breed: Pomeranian

Age: 9

Profile: Teddy, named for his glorious fur coat, is known for being one of the noisiest and most talkative dogs at SCAR. He was previously owned by an older person who passed away and is slowly getting used to a daily walk.

Saint

Daily Echo: Escape artist Saint looks very sweet but knows how to cause trouble Escape artist Saint looks very sweet but knows how to cause trouble (Image: Ross Marshall)

Breed: Collie

Age: 14 months

Profile: This trickster – known as Saint – is notorious around the sanctuary for being an escape artist and getting out of his pen when it’s time for it to be cleaned.

Josh

Daily Echo: Josh has lots of love but forgets he is very bigJosh has lots of love but forgets he is very big (Image: Ross Marshall)

Breed: Weimaraner

Age: 2

Profile: Josh is a very big and strong boy – a little overweight. Josh sometimes forgets he is so big when he comes for cuddles and can even knock people to the ground.

To donate to SCAR, please follow the link: https://www.secondchanceanimalrescue.co.uk/donate/