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 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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CUDDLES is a 3-4 year old female Rex.
She is looking for her forever home with another rabbit for company.
She is such a sweet friendly girl.
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CALAGHAN is a 2-3 year old female.
She is a quiet, friendly little girl who would love to go wih a neutered male for company.
She loves playing out on the grass in nice weather.
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MINSTREL & BRUNO are a female/male pair who need to be rehomed together.
They are very placid friendly rabbits who will make super pets.
They will need a large hutch and run to live in with provisions made for cold weather.
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WILMA & BETTY are a female pair.
They are to be rehomed together.
Both are a little timid at first so will need patient handling to keep them tame.
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BARNEY is a 1 year old male.
He is looking for a new home with a female rabbit for company.
He can be a little timid but with time and patient handling will make a lovely pet.
Heidi and Amelle are 9 month old females. They are friendly girls who need to be rehomed together. They will make super pets.
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Heidi and Amelle are 9 month old females.
They are friendly girls who need to be rehomed together. They will make super pets.
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Bam Bam is a 3 month old male.
He was originally found as a stray but no one has come forward to claim him.
He is looking for a new home with a female rabbit for company.
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Guinea Pigs
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Bean is a 10 month old neutered male.
He is looking to go to a home with other guinea pigs for company. He can be a little nervous at first but with patient handling will soon become bolder.
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