Stray Pets Rescue Club: Easter special

Last updated Apr 1, 2021

The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly profile of animals in desperate need of a loving home. Could you help bunnies Herbert, Harley and Floofy, or rehome a rescue hen?

Herbert, Flemish Giant Rabbit

Age: 5

Herbert’s story: When Herbert arrived at the RSPCA, he was in pretty poor condition. He was so severely matted that he needed to be admitted to the vets. He is now fit and healthy and ready to start a new life with adopters who will love and cherish him for the rest of his life.

Temperament: Herbert is an exceptionally friendly boy who loves being around people, he will always come running for a fuss and a cuddle. Herbert really is a sweet lad who has become an absolute gent, he will make the most fantastic family pet.

Ideal home: Herbert is suitable to live with children aged 6 years and over, but will need to be the only rabbit in the home. He will need to as a free roam house rabbit, and will not be rehomed to live outside.

If your family has space for Herbert, visit RSPCA York, Harrogate and District.

Rescue hens

The hens’ backstory: Commercially, laying hens will have a tough life and only live for 72 weeks, but rehoming a hen can give them a happy second life – and it’s easier than you might think. Voluntary organisation Fresh Start For Hens works closely with British farmers to purchase hens to be rehomed from caged, barn and free-range systems before their slaughter date.

Ideal home: Hens have begun new lives in town, city and country gardens, allotments, schools and residential care homes. You don’t need to have a big garden to keep a few hens, they will be grateful for the additional years of freedom you can offer them and reward you with their entertaining antics and probably an egg or two. Fresh Start For Hens prefers to rehome hens in groups of at least three.

Fresh Start For Hens will be rehoming hens and ducks in Harrogate on 8 and 22 May 2021. Find out more about the adoption process here.

Harley & Floofy, Rabbits

Age: 5

Harley & Floofy’s story: These sweet natured girls came to the RSPCA via an inspector after their needs were not being met. They are a bonded pair so will need to be homed together.

Temperament: Both Harley and Floofy were a little on the shy side when they first arrived at the RSPCA, but with lots of TLC they’ve come out of their shells and are very friendly rabbits. They love treat time and being hand fed.

Ideal home: Harley and Floofy love exploring so any new adopters will need to ensure they have plenty of space with lots of enrichment in to keep them entertained. The hutch is a minimum of 6ft with an attached run of a minimum 8ft, and will be happy living indoors if given lots to do.

If Harley and Floofy could be the perfect fit in your home, visit RSPCA York, Harrogate and District.