STAFF at a Darlington dogs home have found themselves overwhelmed with cartoon characters.

Several of the 120 dogs at the town's Dogs Trust have names taken from cartoons, including Pluto, Goofy, Scooby and Snoopy.

Pluto is a rottweiler puppy, Goofy is a three-year-old collie labrador crossbreed, and Scooby is a six-year-old labrador crossbreed, and staff say all the dogs live up to their adorable animated counterparts.

The dogs, nicknamed the cartoon canines at the centre, all need homes to go to. Anyone who is interested in re-homing any of the dogs can contact the centre on (01325) 333114.