Can you help the dog who thinks that he's a cat?

Byline: By Abby Alford South Wales Echo 

If you cannot decide if you want a new dog or a new cat, Mog could be the pet for you - he's a dog who thinks he's a cat.

The confused pooch is one of dozens of dogs who are desperate to become someone's loving companion in South Wales.

The Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Bridgend is hoping Echo readers will consider taking in some of their abandoned and unwanted residents - including Mog.

Centre manager Beverley Price said: 'Mog, an 11-month-old male Collie, is a stunning dog. We really couldn't believe his coat at first - he looks just like a tortoiseshell cat, albeit a rather large one.

'He is a very bright and alert dog, despite his feline delusions, although we have even noticed he cleans his nose with his paw after eating, just like a cat.'

They would also like to find a home for eight-year-old Fox Terrier Jenny.

Although she is diabetic and requires an insulin injection every day, all vets bills relating to her condition would be paid for by the charity under their foster scheme.

Meanwhile Croft Rescue Kennels in Coity, near Bridgend, is also urging animal- loving readers to help re-home their dogs after becoming inundated with strays.

Vale of Glamorgan dog warden, Caroline Cowan, who works with the shelter, said: 'Traditionally, black dogs are more difficult to re-home. But at the moment, it's the brindle dogs which are proving unpopular.

'This time last year Croft Kennels was inundated with black dogs but, following an extremely successful appeal in the Echo, these dogs were adopted by kind-hearted readers and we are seeking their help once again.'

Kennel manager Janet Long said: 'Some of these dogs have been here since last year.

'Marley, a seven-year-old male crossbreed, is our longest resident and is desperate for a chance to be someone's loving pet.'

Kennel assistant Richard Long added: 'Although we become very fond of the dogs in our care, all we want for them is a loving permanent home.'

n Croft Rescue Kennels, Waun Davey House, Heol Llan, Coity, near Bridgend, is open between 11am and 6pm seven days a week. Contact 01656 862288 or visit www.croftrescuekennels.com.

n Contact Dogs Trust, Court Colman, Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, on 01656 725219, or visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.