A TV show is hoping to find rescue dogs their forever homes - and is on the hunt for North East families to apply.

The producers behind the popular Channel 4 show, The Dog House are asking people who can offer a loving home to apply. 

The series is made with Wood Green, The Animals Charity in Cambridgeshire who specialise in matching their rescue dogs with would-be owners.

Read more: 10 dogs that need rehoming in County Durham and Darlington

The Dog House follows this process, getting to know the characters and histories of the rescue dogs, people from different walks of life and watching the beginnings of brand-new relationships between them.

In previous series, bosses found that there were many reasons people might be considering bringing a dog into their life – loneliness, extra company for a child, to encourage exercise, to live in the moment more, to name a few.

A spokesperson said: "We are currently searching for people who are thinking about rehoming a rescue dog, and who would be up for sharing their various reasons for doing so."

How to apply

The application process is open to everyone over the age of 18 in the UK and can apply via the Channel 4 website here.

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