RSPCA West Dorset Branch
Registered Charity 248616
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| RSPCA West Dorset Branch is a separate charity affiliated to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). We cover the towns of Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Sherborne and Axminster (Devon) as well as all the surrounding villages and hamlets. Our main priorities are the welfare and rehoming of local animals. We raise our funds within the Branch boundaries and all money raised is spent within the area. We are responsible for "Taylors Animal Rehoming Centre" at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester. |
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PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US REGARDING EMERGENCIES OR CRUELTY AS THIS IS NOT THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY OF DEALING WITH SUCH MATTERS. CALL 0300 1234 999 AND REPORT THE MATTER TO THE RSPCA NATIONAL CALL CENTRE. THANK YOU. |
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Rabbits and Guinea Pigs for Rehoming
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Below you will find photos, names and details of the rabbits we currently have in need of homes. For full details of the adoption process, please click here.
PLEASE think carefully before taking on a rabbit as a pet. Rehoming Centres all over the country are absolutely over-run with unwanted bunnies. We have a massive waiting list of rabbits to come in to the care of the Branch - we simply cannot take them all as we do not have the facilities. There is a tendency for people to think of rabbits as good pets for children, they are quite simply not. They have a tendency to scratch and bite (especially if mishandled) and as we all know 'the novelty' soon wears off and the rabbit is condemned to a life of misery in a hutch at the bottom of the garden. Rabbits deserve better than this. Of course, rabbits can make lovely pets for responsible owners, if you are sure that you can give a pair of our bunnies the kind of life they deserve then we'd be very happy to hear from you. Click here for RSPCA animal care advice for rabbits
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RABBITS AND GUINEA PIGS LAST UPDATED.... Monday 25th March 2019 |
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CENTRE VIEWING TIMES OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 11.30 - 4.00 OPEN LATE THURSDAYS UNTIL 7PM EXCEPT TUESDAY - CLOSED ALL DAY |
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Hi my name is Chantell, and I am the Animal Care Assistant who looks after the Rabbits and Guinea pigs at our Centre at Kingston Maurward. These are the animals in my care this week. Please give us a call 01305 259672 or visit the Centre at the above times if you are interested in any. We do recommend that ALL rabbits should be neutered especially females, as they are at risk of ovarian and womb cancers if they are not. Our Rabbits will be homed in pairs or to make up a pair. Consult your vet for further advice. |
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RABBITS & GUINEA PIGS FOR REHOMING |
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Rabbits are social creatures and should be rehomed in pair or to live as a pair. A pair of rabbits require a minimum cage floor area of 1.65m / 18 ft square with a height of 75cm / 2ft 6 inches. A pair of guinea pigs require a cage floor area of 0.34m / 3.7 ft square with a height of 37.5cm / 15 inches. |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 1 - SPONSORED BY GEOFF MATTHEWS NESS & RYAN came into the centre from a home with too many guinea pigs. They didn't have a lot of handling so can be quite skittish, but with some patience they will calm down. They are looking for a home where they can spend the warmer months outside. Ryan is neutered. |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 2 - SPONSORED BY FLORA RAYNER & JASPER & SPONSORED BY MRS T KEN & HADLEIGH came into the centre from a home with too many guinea pigs. They didn't have a lot of handling so can be very skittish, but with some patience they will calm down. They are looking for a home where they can spend the warmer months outside.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH -3 - SPONSORED BY JAN IN MEMORY OF MUM DICEY is a chocolate brown lion head cross male. He is a feisty young boy who loves having lots of space to run around and explore, he also needs a girlfriend as he can become quite unhappy without a friend around. He is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. COW is a brown and white domestic female. She was born at the centre on the 9th May 2018. She is vaccinated and microchipped. She is still a little young to be neutered yet. She is a lovely young girl who will need lots of space to run around and explore in, she will need a confident handler also.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 4 - SPONSORED BY ACHESON CONSTRUCTION HIPPO is an agouti male rabbit aged 1 year. He was born at the centre and is currently on his own looking for a female companion. Hippo is a large rabbit and is quite the jumper! He is able to jump and climb out of an enclosure so would need to be able to have an area that would be fully enclosed. Hippo would need a large area with as he has a lot of energy, however he is very friendly and loves humans. He is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH - 5 - SPONSORED BY 'M' FOR SHELIAS BIRTHDAY OWEN & RHYS are two male guinea pigs who are looking for their forever home together. They would need a confident handler, they are both un-neutered and live happily together as a pair. They are shy sweet boys who would love a garden where they could spend some time outside in the warmer weather.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH - 6 - SPONSORED BY GEOFF IN MEMORY OF OLIVE CHAPMAN ROB & BETHAN came into the centre from a home with too many guinea pigs. They didn't have a lot of handling so can be quite skittish, but with some patience they will calm down. They are looking for a home where they can spend the warmer months outside. Rob is neutered. |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 7 - SPONSORED BY PEGGY & SUSAN - IN MEMORY OF BERYL WYN & ALED came into the centre from a home with too many guinea pigs. They didn't have a lot of handling so can be quite skittish, but with some patience they will calm down. They are looking for a home where they can spend the warmer months outside.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 8 - SPONSORED BY WISE OWL KOALA & MOUSE are male guinea pigs looking to be rehomed together. They are both juveniles and have always lived together. They are looking for a home with lots to do with some access outside when the weather is nice. They are sweet boys who are used to being handled. |
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THE SPACIOUS AND LUXURIOUS RABBIT HUTCHES AT TAYLOR'S REHOMING CENTRE WERE MANUFACTURED BY BRIDWEY PRECISION ENGINEERING OF WEYMOUTH. WE CARE ENOUGH TO GIVE OUR RABBIT RESIDENTS THE VERY BEST.
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