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THIS STORY PUBLISHED:
13 July 2004 1849 BST
Labradoodle friends want to stay together
Charlie and Molly
We want to stay together: Charlie (left) and Molly are looking for a new home

A Somerset animal shelter is appealing for a new home for two canine best friends, Charlie and Molly.

RSPCA staff are concerned that if the right home cannot be found soon they will have to be split up.

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Charlie and Molly's owners took them to the RSPCA's West Hatch Companion Animal Centre, near Taunton, several months ago because they were separating.

But, despite their loving and friendly natures, no-one has come forward to offer four-year-old Charlie and five-year-old Molly a home.

RSPCA staff are worried that if the right home cannot be found soon they will have to be re-homed separately.

Best of friends

Deputy Manager of West Hatch Companion Animal Centre, Anita Clark said: "Molly and Charlie really love each other's company and will play together for hours.

"They are such good friends that it would be a shame to separate them.

"But if we cannot find a home for them together soon, then we may have to try and re-home them in different places.

"Finding people prepared to take on two dogs is often difficult, but Charlie and Molly really care about each other and will provide a ready-made happy family for the right person."

What's a labradoodle?

Labradoodles are a cross between a standard poodle and a Labrador.

They were first bred in the 1970s when a blind woman in Australia needed a guide dog, but suffered from allergies to dog hair. Since then they have become more and more popular.

Labradoodles are large dogs who like lots of exercise, so Charlie and Molly's new owners would ideally have a reasonably sized garden, and plenty of time to exercise them and continue their training.

Both dogs are housetrained, travel well, and can be left alone for three to four hours at a time. They have not lived with cats before.

If you're interested in offering a home to Charlie and Molly, you can call 0870 0101847 or visit RSPCA West Hatch's website for more information.

Summer fair

RSPCA West Hatch is holding its summer fair on Saturday 17 July between 11am and 3.30pm.

It includes a display of classic vehicles, a dog show and numerous other attractions.

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