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Stray Pets Rescue Club: Fraizer, Mavis and Foxy need your help

The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly profile of animals in and around the Harrogate district, searching for their forever family home. This month, Mavis the cat and dogs Foxy and Fraizer need your help.

Mavis

Age: 5 years old

Mavis’ story: When Mavis came to Harrogate Cat Rescue, there were suspicions she had been abused, and she was aggressive towards cats and other people.

Temperament: Over time and with plenty of patience, Mavis has learned to trust humans once again. She is now a loving and affectionate cat.

Ideal home: Mavis needs an adult only home, with someone who will give her time to adjust. She will also need access to a safe outdoor space once she’s ready.

If you could help Mavis feel safe in a loving home, contact Celia at Harrogate Cat Rescue on 07749 461042.

Foxy

Age: approx. 5 years old

Foxy’s story: Foxy has lived at Miss Mollie’s Rescue for a number of years as she needs a very specific home – but she is ready to find her new owners.

Temperament: Foxy is very affectionate, and loves having cuddles and lots of attention. Riding in the car and going for nice, quiet walks are her favourite things to do. She can get anxious and protective of her home, and needs reassurance.

Ideal home: Because Foxy prefers women to men, she will ideally live with a woman on her own with no visiting children. Foxy will need a quiet home, and an owner with lot of experience with rescue dogs.

If Foxy could become part of your family, get in touch with Miss Mollie’s Rescue.

Frazier

Age: 11 years old

Fraizer’s story: Fraizer came to the RSPCA in a terrible condition; an untreated flea allergy left him with sore skin and the loss of half his fur. he’s now ready to start his new life with a new family.

Temperament: Fraizer is always happy to see and meet new people and is sociable with most other dogs (but can get a bit giddy!). He loves attention and snuggling up for fuss.

Ideal home: Fraizer is desperate to be in a loving home and part of the family. He can live with other dogs (after a successful meeting) and children aged over 10.

If you have a space in hour heart for Fraizer, contact RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch.

Stray Pets Rescue Club: the 8ft boa, and pair of bulldogs needing your help

The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly profile of animals in and around the Harrogate district, in desperate need of a loving home. Could you help Fudge, Zena or Otis find a new family?

Fudge – Boa Constrictor

Age: Approx 8 years old

Fudge’s story: Fudge is an 8ft snake who has been living at K’rescue in Knaresborough for a long time now, and all she needs is a loving home. She was signed over by her previous owner because she got too big.

Temperament: As you can see from the photo, Fudge loves coming out of her enclosure for play time. She also enjoys eating her weekly jumbo rat.

Ideal home: Fudge will need an enclosure at least 6ft, around 30°C at the hot end and in the 20’s at the cold end. She will also need a big water bowl to get into.

If your family has space for Fudge, you can visit K’rescue Knaresborough’s Facebook page or call them on 07837 445352.

Zena – American Bulldog

Age: 5 years old

Zena’s story: Zena came to the RSPCA York, Harrogate & District branch via an inspector after her needs were not being met.She has hip dysplasia and spondylosis of her spine – but is on daily pain medication which means she can continue to enjoy life.

Temperament: Zena can find new situations and people a bit daunting, and can be quite shy and timid. Once you’ve earned her trust, she loves nothing more than spending time with you and getting as much fuss as she can.

Ideal home: A family full of patience and understanding to help Zena settle in, and she loves cuddles, food and going for walks. Zena can live with children over 14, can be left alone for short periods, and may be able to live with another dog.

Find out more about Zena and the adoption process at RSPCA York, Harrogate & District branch.

Otis – English Bulldog

Age: Approx 2-5 years old

Otis’s story: Otis has been with Dogs Trust Leeds for quite some time. When he first arrived, his world fell apart and he became anxious, which manifested in humping and lead-grabbing. Otis has done brilliantly in his training, and is more than ready to take the next step into his forever home.

Temperament: Otis has learnt some great coping strategies from the training and behaviour team at Dogs Trust. He is good around other dogs, but will settle best as the only pet initially. He is also worried about heavy traffic, so doesn’t want to live or walk directly on a main road.

Ideal home: Otis will need a family who are interested in training to continue the great stuff he’s already learnt – but he comes with bags of potential. Adopters should live within an hour of the Leeds rehoming centre to be able to go for lots of visits, and need to be aware that Otis has a skin condition and anxiety – so there will be additional veterinary costs.

If your home is missing an Otis, get in touch with Dogs Trust Leeds.

Mothering instinct of Kirkby Malzeard woman saves tiny chick

A Kirkby Malzeard woman’s warmth and human kindness has saved the life of a three-day-old chick.

Maisie Clark found the baby bird limp and unresponsive on her henhouse floor.

She told the Stray Ferret:

“The temperature had dropped sharply the night before.

“Somehow, the chick had become separated from its mum and I thought the worst.”

The tiny chick got separated from mother hen Betty the Bantam, pictured above

However, when Maisie picked up the seemingly lifeless body, she felt a small movement.

She tucked the tiny creature inside her top, hoping to replicate the body heat that a mother hen would usually provide.

Maisie, who has a two-year-old son, Brodie, pointed out:

“For newborn babies, skin to skin contact is important. It’s the same in the animal kingdom, especially for small, delicate creatures.”

She set off in her car on some errands, chick and all, and the moment of triumph came a couple of hours later:

“First I felt some movement and then I heard chirping – it was like a little miracle!

“The chick had revived and I was able to reunite it with its mother Betty.”

Now named Lucky, the fluffy brown chick is doing well and back in the henhouse along with its two siblings.

It even has a ‘guard dog’, as nine-year-old chihuahua, Alfie – himself a rescue animal – is very protective of the hens.

Maisie explained:

“He acts as if he’s the dad and it’s his job to look after the baby.”

The Clark family has a history of caring for small creatures. Maisie’s mother Liz has rescued, fostered and adopted scores of animals, including hedgehogs, cats, dogs and birds.

Maisie said:

“I grew up in a house full of all kinds of animals and was always taught to love and care for them.

“No matter how small, all creatures facing difficulty or danger deserve their chance in life.”