AN animal charity is asking residents for their help to name rescue puppies born during lockdown.

The Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Glasgow welcomed a litter of five Terrier puppies and the team has launched an online poll to name them. 

The poll begins at 10am today with each puppy appearing on one of the charity’s social media feeds throughout the day, and voting will close at 10am tomorrow (Friday, May 8). 

Anyone interested in voting can do so by visiting the charity’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts using the @DogsTrust handle.

Their mother was found as a stray by local authorities, while heavily pregnant and Linda, named by staff at Dogs Trust, has been receiving lots of TLC and is fully recovered from her ordeal.

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Sandra Lawton, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Glasgow, said: “At Dogs Trust we’re very lucky because we get to spend lots of time with gorgeous puppies like these. We know that with Government restrictions in force many people are spending much more time at home, with fewer distractions and may need a little pick-me-up in the shape of five bundles of furry joy to behold – and name.

“The puppies are doing well, although are currently not old enough to be rehomed to families yet. We anticipate that when they are, there will be a lot of interest in them from potential owners, so we may only be able to respond to the most suitable owners and halt any enquiries around the puppies if we become overwhelmed with responses.

“It is important that when considering getting a dog or puppy, to think carefully about how much of a commitment this is; and whether a pet will fit into your life in the long-term – especially once the Government’s restrictions have been lifted and normal life resumes.”

To find out more about how you can support Dogs Trust, please visit here.