The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly profile of rescue animals in and around the Harrogate district, searching for their forever family home. This month Trix, Rupert, Dapple and Tricky are looking for a home. 

Trix

Age: Eight months old

Trix’s Story: Trix was born with a congenital defect of her sternum, Pectus Excavatum. This required very specialist surgery and repeated operations to try and correct the defect so that she could breathe more normally.

Temperament: Trix has now been given a new lease of life and has now been able to play and run around like any other kitten, with lots of rest in between.

Ideal home: She needs an adult only home where someone is around most of the time. Trix would enjoy the company of gentle cat companions and although she will be timid to begin with once she gets to know you she is very affectionate.

Could you give Trix a loving home? Get in touch with Harrogate Cat Rescue.

Rupert

Age: three-years-old

Rupert’s story: Rupert is a sweet boy who came into the care of RSPCA after his owner could no longer meet his needs.

Temperament: This sweet pup is friendly and likes to be out and about meeting people and other dogs but he isn’t too leen on being left alone. He will need to be at home most of the time while he learn it’s ok to be left alone.

Ideal home: He is a very active dog so needs equally active adopters to give him the exercise he needs. Rupert will need a home where there is a secure fully enclosed garden with a six-foot fence. Rupert could live with another dog after a successful introduction at the centre and could live with children aged 10 years and over.

Could Rupert fit in with you and your life? Get in touch with RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch. 

Dapple and Tricky

Age: Adult

Dapple and Tricky’s Story: Dapple came to the centre as an unclaimed stray, she had an injury to one of her toes which unfortunately was too old to be fixed so she had it amputated. Tricky is a sweet little rabbit who was born at the centre after his mum and dad were not wanted by their previous owner any longer.

Temperament: Dapple has great character and is a cheeky, happy girl but is also quite independent and likes to keep herself to herself and does not enjoy much handling. Tricky is a young, cheeky and playful little boy. These two rabbits have been bonded here at the centre and they love each other so much.

Ideal home: They would be suitable to live with children aged 14 years and over. Their home needs a hutch that is a minimum of six-foot with an attached run of a minimum eight-foot.

If you have space for these furry friends, get in touch with RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch. 

The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly profile of rescue animals in and around the Harrogate district, searching for their forever family home. This month, Batman, Lux, and Cheeky Pekey are three furry friends looking for someone to adopt them.

Batman

Age: 2 to 5 years

Batman’s Story: Batman is a lovely four-year-old Labrador, ready to find his forever home. He is very affectionate and lots of fun to be around. He loves his toys and has a lot of potential.

Temperament: Batman is very strong on the lead, so he is looking for owners who will be able to keep up with him! As well as being able to hold onto him, he’d really benefit from owners that can teach him how to walk on a loose lead using positive, reward-based training (the Dogs Trust can help you with this).

Ideal home: Batman has a history of guarding his blankets and bones, so he needs owners who are prepared to manage this and follow a training plan. He can be homed with people aged 16 years and older. He is dog social, but he’d prefer to be the only pet. An enclosed garden would be really beneficial to help Batman along with his training.

If you want to take Batman on adventures, contact The Dogs Trust. 

Lux

Age: 10 Weeks

Lux’s Story: This little sweetheart arrived in rescue this week after her owners were unable to look after her. She clearly wasn’t well and was rushed to Crab Lane Vets, where she is being treated.

Temperament: Lux is a little poorly at the moment and is underweight. She needs lots of love and attention to get back on track so she can feel like herself again.

Ideal home: Lux needs a quiet home where she can recover and get her strength back. Somewhere where routines can be followed so she gets the love and attention she deserves.

Got a heart big enough to look after little Lux? Get in touch with Harrogate Cat Rescue. 

Cheeky Pekey

Age: Cheeky is an elderly dog.

Cheeky’s Story: This is Cheeky Pekey, one of four tiny little ones rescued from Romania and now looking for long-term foster care.

Temperament: Cheeky lives up to her name, she is the most courageous, wilful character, very clever,  full of life and twice as naughty! Although Cheeky is an older dog, you really wouldn’t think so.

Ideal home: Cheeky Pekey could live with another resident small dog, as she loves to cuddle another dog, but since she is tiny, it would need to be a small, friendly companion. She could also live as an only dog with someone at home most of the day. Cheeky enjoys a carry–walk and loves to pad around the garden.

Who wouldn’t want this ball of personality to keep them company? Call Miss Millies Rescue to find out more about Cheeky Pekey.

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, Nala the dog, Machita the cat and furry rabbit friends Micro and Pocket need a home.

Nala

Age: 10 months

Nala’s Story: Nala is a very affectionate and loving dog once she knows you, but is very scared of new people and strangers.

Temperament:She is completely house trained and asks to go outside by standing by the door. She also knows basic commands such as sit, stay, wait and paw. Her recall and lead walking is generally pretty good unless she’s chasing something, though they will probably still require more work.

Ideal home:She is a beautiful dog who needs a loving, quiet home with no children or other dogs, and experienced people who are willing to work with her through some of her issues.

If you have the space in your heart for Nala, contact Miss Mollie’s Rescue. 

Machita

Age: 3 years old

Machita’s Story: Machita was unfortunately returned to the centre after being adopted as a kitten, this was no fault of her own. She is a very sweet girl who will make a fantastic addition to the family.

Temperament: She can be a little shy when meeting new people but it does not take her too long to get to know you and trust you. Machita is a playful cat who enjoys playing with her toys and interacting with her people, she misses being in a home environment.

Ideal home: Machita will need a nice quiet home where she can relax and enjoy life once again, we are looking for a home where she will be the only pet and any children will need to be aged 14 years and over.

Could you give Machita a forever home? Get in touch with RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch. 

Micro and Pocket

Age: 8 weeks

Micro and Pocket’s Story: Micro and Pocket came to the centre via an inspector at only 2 days old, they were lovingly hand reared by Helen and are now ready to find their forever home.

Temperament: They are very sweet little girls who have beaten the odds and are happy and healthy and will make the most fantastic addition to the family.

Ideal home: Micro & Pocket will need to live in the house for the time being while they are still so young, inside accommodation will happily be discussed with adopters by our re homing team. Micro and Pocket will be homed together.

If you have space for these furry friends, get in touch with RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch. 

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 Albert, Una, or best friends Zeb and Spike?

Una

Age: 4 years old

Una’s story: This beautiful girl arrived in Harrogate about a month ago from Romania. The volunteers at Miss Mollie’s Rescue think her owner turned her onto the streets, where she was caught by the dog catcher and thrown into the kill kennels.

Temperament: Una can be quite timid, but with some patience and time she will learn how to trust again.

Ideal home: Because of Una’s tough start in life, she will need a quiet, adult-only home. She’ll also need lots of patience, time and love to help build her trust and confidence.

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

Zeb & Spike 

Age: 3 and 8 years old

Zeb & Spike’s story: These boys came to the RSPCA when they were abandoned by their previous owner, along with four other cats. They were all in a terrible condition and very hungry. They’ve now put weight on and are ready to enjoy life in their new home.

Temperament: Both Zeb and Spike can be a bit nervous when adjusting to a new environment. Spike (black) is more confident, and enjoys a fuss. Zeb will watch from a distance but come for a little fuss if he’s feeling brave; with Spike at his side, he’ll be just fine.

Ideal home: Zeb and Spike will need to remain as permanent house cats. They can live with other cats and children aged over 14 as long as they understand this pair will need time to settle in.

If you could help Zeb and Spike feel safe in a loving home, contact RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch. 

Albert

Age: 14 months old

Albert’s story: Albert has had a tough time in his short life, and hasn’t;t been in a home since he was 10 days old. He’s had quite a sheltered life and isn’t used to the big, wide world.

Temperament: He can be a bit unsure of new people initially, but with a bit of time you’ll see his fun and affectionate personality shine through.

Ideal home: He’lll need a home with a secure garden with no other dogs, and a family who can be around him a lot of the time initially. Any children at home need to be over 13. Albert also has problems with his patellas that mean he’ll need restricted exercise long-term.

If Albert is the missing piece of your jigsaw, visit Dogs Trust Leeds.

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The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly pet profile of animals in desperate need of a loving home. Could you help these loveable dogs Roman, Buddy or Billy? 

Roman

Age: Approx. 10

Roman’s story: Roman currently lives at Miss Mollie’s Rescue, but before arriving he had been terrified by a Romanian dog catcher’s pole.

Temperament: Roman interacts with people and is a lovely boy to cuddle and brush.

Ideal home: Roman needs an experienced adult home with a garden, so he can explore and build his confidence with his new family. With small steps, he will get used to being handled with love, treats and praise and will be able to forget his past life and start enjoying walks.

To find out more about Roman and the adoption process, visit Miss Mollie’s Rescue

Buddy

Age: 13

Buddy’s story: Buddy is a very sweet Jack Russell Terrier who will need to live in an adult home as the only pet, so he can get all the attention to himself. He has a heart murmur and his eyesight isn’t the best, but he loves walks, preferably when the weather is nice.

Temperament: Buddy is housetrained and loves snuggles, but on his own terms. He prefers a quieter environment.

Ideal home: Buddy will need a home with a private, enclosed garden. Buddy is currently staying in a foster home. Due to current restrictions, he can’t go to his forever home just yet, but you can contact the rehoming centre to register your interest. When restrictions ease and if you are a suitable match, you will be able to discuss Buddy with his carers at the centre.

To find out more about Buddy and the adoption process, visit Dogs Trust Leeds.

Billy

Age: 2

Billy’s story: Billy was included in the Stray Pets Rescue Club in December last year. His Christmas wish of finding a forever home sadly wasn’t granted, but could you help him find true love in time for Valentine’s Day?

Temperament: Billy is a very loving and attentive dog when he is with you, but he is fearful of other dogs which he shows by barking. Once he has been introduced to dogs, he then just wants to play!

Ideal home: Billy needs a nice secure garden and an owner who can give him lots of walking and training. He may need some time to bond, but once he has he follows guidance and is learning that people are not scary. He has not met any cats before, so needs a cat-free home.

To find out more about Billy and the adoption process, you can visit Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs. 

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The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly pet profile of animals in desperate need of a loving home. This month, rottweiler Troy, cockatiel Twiglet, and a trio of degus need your help. 

Troy, Rottweiler

Age: 9

Troy’s story: Troy arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds at the beginning of December 2020. This handsome boy is currently staying with a foster carer on the Dogs Trust Leeds Home From Home fostering programme.

Temperament: Troy is a very friendly and loving boy who enjoys a fuss being made over him and a good snuggle.

Ideal home: Troy would love a new adult-only home with owners who will be around all the time, until he is ready to start slowly building up time spent on his own. Although he won’t be able to go on long walks due to an ongoing medical condition, he’d love a nice secure garden where he can sniff around, play with his toys and laze in the sunshine on sunny days.

To find out more about Troy and the adoption process, visit Dogs Trust Leeds.

Fido, Rex and Rover, Degus 

Age: Young adults

Fido, Rex and Rover’s story: Degus are incredibly sociable creatures, and Fido, Rex and Rover have bonded during their stay at RSPCA York, Harrogate and District and they are now ready to start a new chapter in a forever home.

Temperament: These are sweet and inquisitive degus who are slowly settling down and starting to come out of their shells.

Ideal home: Fido, Rex and Rover will need experienced adopters as they have sadly not had much handling before arriving at the centre. They will need time and patience to help them overcome their insecurities.

To find out more about the adoption process, visit RSPCA York, Harrogate and District. 

Twiglet, Cockatiel 

Age: Adult

Twiglet’s story: Twiglet currently lives in the aviary at the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch.

Temperament: Twiglet is a busy little cockatiel who loves flying about the aviary. He is very chatty, and loves talking to all the other birds there.

Ideal home: Twiglet’s new forever home needs to have an aviary where there are other cockatiels. Please note Twiglet can not be re homed with an adopter wanting to keep him in a cage.

To find out more about Twiglet and the adoption process, visit RSPCA York, Harrogate and District. 

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