Re-homing
We always have a variety of cats, dogs and other small animals - and sometimes more exotic ones - that need a loving new home. However, it is in everyone's interest, not least the animal, that the right home is found.
Your responsibility
Please think very carefully before beginning the adoption process:
- An animal is a living creature which will be dependent on you for the rest of his/her life.
- Dogs and cats can, and often do, live well into their teens; sometimes beyond!
- Some long-haired cats can require up to an hour's grooming every day, and all dogs need to be walked two to four times a day and given plenty of training!
- Is your lifestyle suitable for the animal?
- Veterinary care and insurance can be expensive. A significant financial commitment is needed; this is why we don't give animals away free.
- Dogs and cats left alone for long periods can become unhappy and destructive.
- Puppies in particular need a lot of attention. They are naturally playful and can be destructive if left for more than a short while.
- It is important to bear in mind that in some instances animals may have experienced trauma or mistreatment in their lives and need homes that can provide special care and patience.
Our responsibility
We need to ensure that any animals we re-home will live in suitable circumstances. We usually expect new homes to meet a few simple criteria and for dogs especially, we do not allow the animal to be re-homed until a home check has been satisfactorily completed.
The circumstances we expect for a re-homed animal are as follows.
- Puppy/young dog: no children under 3 years old, a secure garden and not left alone for more than 3 hours at a time.
- Dog: no children under 3 years old, a secure garden and not left alone for more than 5 hours at a time.
- Cat/kitten: no children under 3 years old, not near a busy road, and ideally with a cat flap fitted.
- Small mammals: a cage or hutch of adequate size, in a suitable position, with an appropriate source of stimulation, etc.
We can offer advice on any particular needs of the pet and explain the support we can give.
Fees
As noted above, owning a pet means a significant financial commitment. This is why we don't give them away free like a toy. We pay for neutering and vaccinating all adopted pets (as appropriate), and microchipping dogs. Our fees are:
- Puppy/young dog: £75
- Dog: £50
- Cat/kitten: £25
- Small mammals: a suitable donation
Our animals
If after considering all these aspects, you think you really can give one of our animals the love and commitment they deserve, please read on.
This page is updated every few days with descriptions of our animals.
If you see an animal you like, please contact us. For some dogs, there is an additional number that can be used to speak to the people who actually have the dog. However, they can only tell you about that dog, not any other animal or any other RSPCA matter.
As well as re-homing, we sometimes consider animals for fostering. Fostered animals are usually older, and we help out with the costs such as vet's fees that may be involved under these circumstances.
We hope you might be able to give a new home to the animals here, because they so desperately need one, but if you would like us to tell you of any particular animal who might come to us in the future, please contact us.
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