ACCORDING to his name this tiny terrier is a right Charlie, but he would make a lovely family pet.

The one-year-old tan cross terrier has been given a temporary home at vet Paul Wilson's surgery, in Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, while staff try to find him a new owner.

A spokesman for the vets practice said: "He has a lovely nature and would be a perfect pet in every way.

"He is good with children and cats and his owner would like him to go to a family.

"The only reason he couldn't stay where he was is that there was another dog and it was picking on him."

If you can give Charlie a home telephone the surgery on (01388) 602707.