TWO abused dogs are hoping to find loving new homes in the area.

Marley and Lady are being fostered by Sarah Coleman, 32, in Malvern after being rescued from a Romanian kill shelter.

The dogs are rescued by charity Save The Brestea Dogs before being given to foster carers like Miss Coleman who then find them permanent owners.

Miss Coleman said: "Marley, the cream and black dog, is still traumatised by the vicious handling of the Romanian dog catchers and needs a patient owner to build up her confidence around using a lead to take her for walks.

"Marley is approximately 2 years old and is a smaller version of a German Shepherd.

"She is nervous with new people but quickly learns to trust and is very friendly.

"She needs a lively home where she can play and get plenty of cuddles."

The dogs were being starved in kill shelters, which slaughter dogs that have not found homes within two weeks.

The Romanian government passed legislation in 2013 to reduce the number of stray dogs.

Save The Breastea Dogs aim to save as many of these dogs as possible through donations.

They can be saved by paying the management at kill shelters 60 euros every month to prevent them being slaughtered.

Miss Coleman added: "Lady the brown dog has been traumatised by her time in Romania.

"She is very scared of humans and will run away and can not be touched at the moment but she is not aggressive.

"However she has improved with this and will come up and sniff you.

"Lady needs a calm home with no children, and needs a calm dog to attach herself to.

"Her new owner needs to be patient and take things at Lady’s pace.

"Ideally she will need a home where there is someone at home during the day so it allows her to build that trust up with humans.

"Lady is approximately 3 years old and is a small breed dog."

Anyone interested in adopting the dogs, contact Miss Coleman on 07706890811.

Home checks and adoption fees apply.