THE Dogs Trust will be raising pounds for homeless hounds at a doggie meet and greet in the heart of Chelmsford.

The charity’s Dogmobile will be making an appearance in the city centre outside Barclays Bank on the High Street, on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2, from 10am-4pm.

Dog loving Christmas shoppers will have the chance to find out more about the work of Dogs Trust and how they can support the charity during the festive season and beyond. They will also be able to meet some of the charity’s four legged friends looking for their forever homes.

The Dogmobile will be carrying pooches from Dogs Trust Basildon Rehoming Centre, who are all looking for brand new homes. These charismatic canines will be there to greet members of the public with plenty of licks, in return for a scratch behind the ears or a tasty treat. Experts will also be on hand to offer advice on finding your perfect dog and to talk about the various opportunities to support the charity.

Dogmobile Assistant Manager, Laura Nicholas, said: “The Dogmobile is a fun, interactive way to help people find out more about rehoming a rescue dog and the brilliant work of Dogs Trust. Whilst dogs are not directly rehomed from the Dogmobile, if you do find that it’s puppy love after meeting our adorable doggies, we’d encourage you to visit our Basildon centre to find out more about making a new best friend.

“You’ll also be able to find out about the charity’s fantastic ‘Sponsor a Dog’ scheme and how you can make a difference by volunteering at your local Dogs Trust centre.”