THE team at St Giles Kennels, who rescued 18 ex-puppy farm dogs, are again reaching out to the public for help.

Nine dogs have already been rehomed from the centre in Wrantage, however the other nine are still in need of loving homes.

The dogs need special care and attention, due to the trauma they have been through, and need dedicated foster parents to take them on.

Sharon Buck, of the kennels, said: "The ages of the dogs and puppies range from eight months to eight years.

"We will never know what happened to them but all we can do is make sure they now get the life they all deserve."

Can you help?

Tara is a two year old Shih Tzu.

She is still very timid but is inquisitive and with enough time and patience, she will come out of herself and become a cracking little dog.

Benny is an eight year old Bichon and is an ex stud dog.

He is incredibly nervous and will require a lot of patience.

Chloe is a three year old puggle.

She is an ex breeding bitch who desperately wants to be loved but is very nervous.

She does respond well to treats and toys and with a bit of time will be a fantastic dog.

Colin is 18 months old.

He is very frightened and reactive, although with time and patience he will be a super little dog.

He is currently in foster with Vanessa, kennels owner.

Millie is between two and four years old and is an ex breeding dog.

She arrived with a nasty wound on her head which she has received treatment for.

She is a lovely girl.

Minnie is a three year old puggle and is an ex breeding bitch who desperately wants to be loved.

She is not quite as outgoing as her sister although she does respond well to treats and toys and with a bit of time will be a fantastic dog.

Nancy is two and a half years old.

She is a Lhasa Apso x Shih Tzu.

She is a very vocal girl and more outgoing than the others.

She loves toys and treats.

Sophie is a 18 month old Yorkie x Shih Tzu and loves to play but is still nervous.

She responds well to treats and toys.

Sue is an ex breeding Beagle who is very inquisitive but incredibly scared of everything.

She is reactive and will need a great deal of time and patience to bring out her full potential.

To donate to the cause, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/events/puppyfarmappeal/306835