A RECORD number of readers rang to offer homes to six labrador-cross puppies featured in The Northern Echo.
More than 70 people contacted the National Animal Sanctuary Support League to find out more about the puppies, which were taken from their mother at six weeks old because their owner could not cope.
They were found a foster home in Sedgefield, but after an appeal in The Northern Echo, permanent homes have been found for five of them.
Pauline Wilson, of the Support League, said: "Some people hadn't really thought through what they wanted, but we were able to find five lovely homes, and now we only have one of the little dogs left to find somewhere to live."
The remaining puppy will need a considerable amount of attention until it is at least six months old, but is suitable to be housed with other animals and children.
Anyone interested in the puppy should telephone (01325) 321855.
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