The 12 strays of Christmas looking for a home in 2018

These furry friends only have one wish this December: to find themselves a loving furever home. From pint-sized pooches to energetic pups, these are the 12 strays of Christmas looking for love this year.

These furry friends only have one Christmas wish: to find themselves a loving furever home.

As the festive season comes around, Victoria’s pet shelters are reminding would-be owners to “adopt, don’t shop”.

From pint-sized pooches to energetic pups, these are the 12 strays of Christmas looking for love this year.

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Bear is jolly keen for a new home. Picture: David Caird

BEAR — ANIMAL AID

SEX: Male

AGE: 1 year

BREED: Mastiff cross

Enthusiastic, energetic and intelligent, Bear is suited to a mature household committed to his ongoing training.

Festive sisters Buttercup and Shortcake can be found at the Lost Dogs’ Home. Picture: David Caird

BUTTERCUP & SHORTCAKE — LOST DOGS’ HOME

SEX: Both female

AGE: 11 years and 8 months

BREED: Maltese Shih tzu cross

Best of buddies, needing a home together.

Vivian the boxer cross has plenty of energy. Picture: David Caird

VIVIAN — SAVE-A-DOG

SEX: Female

AGE: 8 months

BREED: Boxer cross

Full of puppy energy, needs a busy family and another dog.

How can you say no to those eyes? Picture: David Caird

TITAN — SAVE-A-DOG

SEX: Male

AGE: 5 years

BREED: Staffy cross

Loves people and needs lots of human company. Enjoys company of other dogs.

Sally will best suit an active household. Picture: David Caird

SALLY — SAVE-A-DOG

SEX: Female

AGE: 6 years

BREED: Beagle cross

Very active and busy. Needs to live with another dog.

Do you have room for Rainbow? Picture: David Caird

RAINBOW — ANIMAL AID

SEX: Male

AGE: 1 year and 9 months

BREED: American staffy cross

Happy and fun-loving. Suited to a household who will make him a big part of the family.

Pipi would love nothing more than spending lots of time with your family. Picture: David Caird

PIPI — ANIMAL AID

SEX: Male

AGE: 4 years and 11 months

BREED: Siberian husky

Sweet, loyal and a little reserved. Would suit an older family with lots of time.

Gracie is best suited being an only dog. Picture: David Caird

GRACIE — ANIMAL AID

SEX: Female

AGE: 10 years and 1 month

BREED: Rottweiler

Gentle and affectionate. Would suit an only-dog household who will give her love.

Can you give Red a loving home? Picture: David Caird

RED — RSPCA

SEX: Male

AGE: 7 years and 9 months

BREED: Kelpie cross

Loyal and affectionate. Would suit an adult family with no other pets.

Lex is looking for a forever home. Picture: David Caird

LEX — RSPCA

SEX: Male

AGE: 2 years and 11 months

BREED: Sheltie

Full of personality and loves attention. Perfect for an adult household.

Max the Maltese cross would love to be around you. Picture: David Caird

MAX — RSPCA

SEX: Male

AGE: 9 years and 10 months

BREED: Maltese cross

Loves to be around people and could live with another dog.

— The 12 Strays of Christmas are available for adoption from Animal Aid in Coldstream, the Lost Dogs’ Home in North Melbourne, RSPCA Burwood East and Save-A-Dog Scheme in Glen Iris.