Adopting a rescued animal

Fantastic, you’ve decided to adopt

one of our rescued animals and give them a second chance. What now? This

page guides you, step by step, through our rehoming

process.

There is a small charge for

adopting an animal from us. This helps

us cover the costs of microchipping,

vaccination and, where appropriate, neutering.

Things to consider

Owning a pet is a big responsibility. Be sure that you can meet their needs and provide for them financially. We recommend insuring your pet to

help cover the cost of any future unexpected medical costs.

Things to consider

There are several ways to view the animals in our care who are looking

for new homes.

OnlineUse pet search to search for dogs, cats,

rabbits, horses and more. Search by location, breed, age, size and gender to

help you find your perfect match.

Our special appeals highlight the animals that are finding it more difficult to find a new home. These animals are often overlooked through no fault of their own, but will make wonderful

pets for the right owners.

Choosing an animal

There are several ways to view the animals in our care who are looking for new homes.

In personNot all of the animals looking

for new homes can be seen on our website.

Find the centre in your area and contact them to arrange a visit, they’re looking forward to

meeting you!

Choosing an animal

When you visit one of our rescue centres you'll be greeted

by a friendly member of staff. They'll ask about the type of

animal you would like to adopt, and the kind of home you can

offer.

You'll also be asked to fill out an application form so you can be matched with your perfect pet.

Visiting an animal centre

Some of our centres don’t allow members of the public to look around the animals and instead provide photos and descriptions of those available for rehoming.This helps us to minimise the anxiety of animals in our care and keep tails wagging.

Don't be put off if we don't find your perfect match during the first visit. We're like a dog with a bone when it comes to

rehoming animals. Keep coming back and we'll happily keep trying to find the right pet for you.

Visiting an animal centre

Once you’ve chosen a pet you will be introduced by a member of staff or volunteer and given some time to get

to know each other.

If you have other family pets to consider you may be encouraged to bring them to the centre on a separate

visit so that they can meet too!

Getting to know each other

So that we can be sure we’ve truly found you your perfect match one of our trained volunteers will

visit you in your home.

Mrs O’Malley, who’s rehomed a cat and dog from us, said:

“The home visits are really nice; you get somebody who comes round and has a chat with you about

animals. They’re very friendly.”

The home visit

Congratulations, it’s time to collect your newest family member!

Your new pet may be a little nervous at first, and may have spent some time away from family life, so be sure

to give them plenty of time to settle in. Expect a few accidents during the first few days, even from already house trained pets.

If you’re concerned that your pet isn’t settling in, or they develop unwanted behaviours in the future, consider seeking the advice of a clinical animal behaviourist. A few simple changes could make a

big difference.

Taking an animal home

We take great care to ensure that each pet is perfectly matched to the right

owner.

By adopting an animal from us you're helping abandoned, abused or

neglected animals become part of a heart-warming rehoming success

story.

Visit our pet search today to find your perfect pet.

Happy endings

Thank You

For more information visit the RSPCA