A LITTER of mischievous little pups who share their names with Star Wars characters are in search of new homes.

The five Staffordshire Bull Terrier pups Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, Han Solo and Ben Kenobi were born at the Newton Tony-based rehoming centre after their mum, Chelsea, arrived seven weeks pregnant.

Ahead of International Star Wars Day on May 4, staff at Dogs Trust Salisbury are searching the galaxies for homes for the pups.

Dogs Trust Salisbury Rehoming Centre manager Tery Laffin said: “These mischievous little pups are only six weeks old and full of energy so we are looking for active homes with patient owners who appreciate the demands of young puppies and are at home most of the day to help them settle in.

“They would need homes with secure gardens to play around in and loving new families prepared to dedicate time to their training and socialisation. They are super little dogs who would make the perfect pets in the right homes and we hope they’ll find loving homes in galaxies not too far away from the rehoming centre.”

The puppies will be ready to go to new homes from eight weeks of age. For more information call the centre on 0300 303 0292.