To report cases of cruelty
or animals that are injured and suffering please call the 24 hr Helpline
on 0300 1234 999
Adopt a small animal
Animals come into the centre for many different reasons, usually due
to a change in circumstances. Many animals happily adapt to their new
life with a different owner yet some need extra care and understanding.
Occasionally it takes a while for an animal to ‘settle in’
so sometimes new owners need to be prepared to put in that bit of extra
work.
The Wirral RSPCA has re-homing guidelines that can be explained in
detail when visiting the centre. We also will not rehome to households
with children under the age of 4.
The centre charges a fee to adopt an animal as this helps towards the
cost of the veterinary treatment and boarding. For rabbits we charge
£15 which includes the neutering of the animal, vaccinations,
micro-chipping, worming and de-flea.
The right pet for you?
Rabbits are difficult to look after. They need lots of space, and large
homes that can be expensive to create. Before getting any pet, think
very hard about whether you can provide everything it needs.
What do rabbits need?
* Companionship - to be with other rabbits or humans. The
widespread practice of keeping rabbits and guinea pigs together is not
recommended.
* A mixed diet of grass, rabbit pellets, apples, carrots, dandelions
and a good quantity of hay.
* A constant supply of fresh, clean drinking water in a drip feed bottle
with metal spout.
* A large weatherproof home off the ground, out of direct sunlight and
strong winds. Move to an indoor area or porch in cold weather. Many
homes sold in pet shops are too small.
* A separate covered sleeping area for each animal.
* A clean layer of wood shavings and plenty of hay or shredded paper
for bedding.
* Daily exercise in a large, safe grassy area.
* Rabbits burrow, so ensure the enclosure is sunk into the ground, escape-proof
and safe from predators.
* Their home to be cleaned every day and bedding changed weekly.
* A gnawing block to wear down long teeth.
* To be brushed every day if they have a long coat.
* Injections to prevent serious diseases.
* To be taken to a vet if they are ill or injured.
* To be looked after when you are on holiday.
(Taken from rspca.org.uk)
Rabbits
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PETER & JORDAN are a 1-2 year old male/female
neutered pair.
They are to go together as are a bonded pair.
Will need lots of patient handling to keep them tame.
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Guinea Pigs
We have no guinea pigs at the moment, please try again soon.
