Animals to sponsor

Bob the boxer ("Ugly Bob" to his friends) first came into RSPCA care in 2007 following a complaint about his circumstances from a member of the public. Like many white boxers, he had poor skin but, due to neglect and lack of proper care, this had become severely inflamed and had caused extensive hair loss. We cared for him for 6 months during which time he had intensive treatment to improve his skin condition and overcome allergic reactions. Eventually, although still unlikely to ever feature in a beauty contest, he was able to be rehomed to an experienced boxer owner. Sadly, after 3 years his new owner become terminally ill and Bob returned to us. He is now quite elderly and although his skin condition is fairly stable he has also had several skin tumours removed. He will now see out his remaining days with experienced fosterers where he has settled down very well. He is an extraordinarily affectionate old boy who showers his new owners with love...and quite a lot of slobber! He has 2 doggie pals for company although spends much of his time asleep on the sofa or out in the garden.

Jilly is a border collie of about 10 years old. She came into our care in a very bad way, having been left to live in a shed in appalling conditions for some time. She had lost all trust in people, particularly men, she sat with her head hanging down, her eyes were very sad and she would not wag her tail. She is still very timid and the slightest movement frightens her but she is getting lots of love and care and the medical attention that she needs. She will stay with her fosterer now for the rest of her days because to rehome her again would cause her too much trauma and stress and she has already been through too much of that.

Rooney has been with his fosterer for five years, having been found in a local village with foot injuries and blindness in one eye. We think that he had also had cat flu at some time because he gets snuffly and chesty at times and requires treatment periodically for this. Rooney is a very loving cat and is happiest when sat on his fosterer’s lap. He is an older gentleman now, we think around 12-13 years of age, and will spend the rest of his years where he is happy and settled and receiving the treatment that he sometimes needs.

William came into our care in early 2010 via one of the local vets. He was in a very bad state and it took a while for him to return to full health. His long coat was in a very matted, dull state and he was very underweight. He had a very bad infestation of ear mites which took some time to eradicate and he still has problems with ear infections which is why he has stayed with his fosterer on long term foster care. Despite his health problems, William is a very laid back cat who loves to spend his days relaxing and is very good about having his ears treated. We think he is about 9-10 years old now and he will stay with his fosterer where we can monitor and treat his ear problems promptly for him.

Alice has been in foster care since 2008 and will stay with her fosterer because she is very unpredictable and can become aggressive if unsure of things. However, she is slowly becoming more accepting and shows her love with head butts and allows a little head stroking on her terms. Alice was on the streets for approximately two years and her condition when she came into our care suggested that she may have been beaten and kicked. She is a demanding character but learning that life has a kind side and that she can now relax and enjoy her life without fear or harm.

Harry was found in a very poor condition but is now fully recovered. Due to the trauma he experienced he was a stressed rabbit who would not tolerate other rabbits.Then he met Heidi and fell in love but sadly she died recently and he was pining until he was introduced to Carrie.  They lie very close together and watch the world go by!