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.... Thursday 23rd January 2020 |
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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 Hannah, 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 SPARKLE is a cream domestic female rabbit aged approx. 6-7 months, COCO is a tri-coloured rex rabbit who is 6/7 months old as well. Sparkle and Coco have recently been introduced to each other and are getting on really well. Coco is neutered, whereas Sparkle isn't quite old enough to be neutered just yet. They are both vaccinated. They are looking for a home together where they can explore, play and eat together. They would need a garden and lots of space. |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 2 - SPONSORED BY FLORA RAYNER & JASPER & SPONSORED BY MRS T Information to follow.... |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH -3 - SPONSORED BY JAN IN MEMORY OF MUM AUGUSTUS is an agouti male who is 1 yr old, LIONESS is a white lionhead X female who is approx. 1yr old. They adore each other and love to spend their time together eating and exploring. They are both big diggers so would need a secure outside area. They will also need confident handling and an experienced owner. They are microchipped, neutered and vaccinated. |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 4 - SPONSORED BY ACHESON CONSTRUCTION Information to follow....
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH - 5 - SPONSORED BY 'M' FOR SHELIAS BIRTHDAY Information to follow....
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH - 6 - SPONSORED BY GEOFF IN MEMORY OF OLIVE CHAPMAN SMALL is a 10 month old male guinea pig. He is a friendly shy but sweet boy who will need lots of patience and confident handling. Small is looking for a friend to go with so will need to be partnered with some-one. He is neutered so can go with a female or a younger neutered male.
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 7 - SPONSORED BY PEGGY & SUSAN - IN MEMORY OF BERYL Information to follow..... |
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HOUSED IN RABBIT HUTCH 8 - SPONSORED BY WISE OWL Information to follow.... |
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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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Click on the sleepy cat to Email