Urgent appeal in Surrey for two overlooked pairs of rabbits
The RSPCA are trying to find these fluffy friends new homes
The Guildford and Epsom branch of the RSPCA are appealing for people to give two pairs of rabbits a forever home this 'Adoptober'
Winnie and Smudge arrived at RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch as two separate rescues. But once they mingled in foster accommodation last Christmas, they became inseparable!
Smudge is a sweet natured male and Winnie is female and can be a bit on the feisty side!
They are looking for household with adults only or older children.
Uno and Richard are also looking for a perfect home - either together or singly to bond with a young female rabbit.
Richard (mottled tan, black, white) and Uno (tan and white, white head stripe) are fit and healthy, can be quite timid but are very curious and full of mischief!
Potential adopters can find out more about the rabbit and other rescued pets looking for homes on the RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch’s website.
Karen Colman, who leads the RSPCA team finding places for rescued animals, said: “Our rescue centres are jam-packed, and across the board, we’ve been seeing more animals coming to us than we are rehoming. “We are issuing a rallying cry to anyone considering adding a pet to their family to step in and help by giving a rescue pet a second chance instead of buying from breeders.
“Our rehoming centres have reached crisis point and are full-to-bursting, creating a bottle-neck where we’re having to care for rescued animals at emergency boarding kennels and catteries.
“Last year, across England and Wales, the RSPCA took in over 40,000 dogs, cats and other animals, but only around seven out of 10 of those - 28,208 - were rehomed. This increasing discrepancy between animal intake and rehoming numbers is a worrying trend, and means so many animals are still waiting for a home”.
Karen added: “We are also still seeing the effect of the pandemic on dogs and an increase in those coming into care with complex behaviour, which is contributing to the pressure for spaces at rehoming centres. This is compounded by the cost of living crisis with fees associated with their pet care beyond the means of some people at the moment.
“The cost of living seems to be a driving factor across the board. Our recent Animal Kindness Index found that 79% of pet-owners in the South East felt that the cost of looking after their pet had become slightly or much more expensive, with owners finding the costs of pet food and vet bills higher.
“But our amazing teams are doing all they can. Our 135 independently run branches continue to rehome at a phenomenal pace and we are extremely proud of the work that they do. They play a vital role in local communities across England and Wales and whilst they feel the pressure of taking in more animals they have done an incredible job finding so many loving new homes.”