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Dogs & Cats for Adoption
We’ve got a variety of animals waiting for their happy ever after. Meet them below.
Marnie
Meet Marnie - our 3 year old bull-breed who is looking for a quiet forever home where she has routine and consistency.
Marnie is a very friendly girl who loves interacting with everyone that she meets. She loves her walks, often getting her nose to the ground for a good sniff. She can sometimes get spooked by
She is working on some on basic commands and her manners when greeting people, which is something that should be continued in a home with positive reinforcement.
Marnie can sometimes get a little spooked by things that are new to her and just needs a little encouragement and reassurance that everything is ok. She loves being brushed and playing with toys, and enjoys contact with her favourite humans.
She is friendly towards other dogs and is happy to walk beside others but can sometimes be a little giddy and silly but does settle down into a walk.
She is looking for a pet free home and can live with dog savvy children 12+.
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Jack-Jack
Meet Jack-Jack - our sweet 11 year old golden oldie who is looking for his forever family
Jack-Jack is a lovely boy, who has settled into cattery life well, although he doesn't really enjoy it. He is missing the comforts of a home, and really wants snuggles and attention readily available!
When comfortable, Jack-Jack is quick to seek attention from anyone, and will draw attention to himself when we are cleaning by miaowing his hello's, or scrabbling at his pod door. Jack-Jack isn't too playful, he instead much prefers human company, and is looking for a cushion or comfortable knee to settle on in his twilight years.
Since he came from a home where he was the only cat, he has little patience with other animals and needs to be the only animal in a home. He would probably do best with an older person/couple living in a quiet home.
Jack-Jack can be rehomed with children aged 8+ who are respectful and sensible and know to take it nice and slow, as Jack-Jack is an older cat who may not want to play for very long or be picked up.
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Isla
We are searching for a patient and understanding foster (or foster to adopt) home for a very special dog whose name is ISLA.
About ISLA:
ISLA is a 10 month old, doberman cross, brimming with potential and affection. While she may have had a rocky start to her life, her time in foster care has allowed her true personality to start shining through. With patience, consistency, and love, she is blossoming into a loyal and loving companion.
Ideal Home:
Isla requires a special environment to continue her journey of growth. She thrives in a calm and predictable atmosphere where she feels safe and secure. An experienced and patient owner who has experience working with dogs with reactivity issues and so understands her needs and is committed to her ongoing training is essential.
What Isla Needs:
• Patient and understanding owners who are committed to her continued training and socialisation.
• A calm and predictable environment where she can feel safe and secure.
• Positive reinforcement training methods to help reinforce good behaviour and build her confidence.
• Plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep her active mind engaged.
• Lots of love, affection, and reassurance to help her continue to build trust and confidence.
Helena
Meet Helena - our nervous 8 month old girl, who is still getting used to human presence. We are looking for a quiet, experienced home for Helena, where she should live with another friendly cat.
Occasionally, she allows strokes from her favourite staff members and volunteers, and it is clear that she desperately wants attention- she just isn't sure how to accept it. The hope is that once Helena goes to her forever home, she can decompress and learn to trust again.
Helena can often be found people/cat-watching in her pod, sometimes asleep at the top of her cat tree. Since being with us, we have found that she really enjoys her treats. This would be a fab way to bond with her, as she is always waiting at the pod door at feeding time.
When other cats have been out in the cattery, Helena will perk up and immediately miaow to come out and say hello. We have found that this is the best way to get Helena to come out of her shell, as she will rub up against other cats (and humans too!) and always wants to interact with her feline friends.
We are looking for a quiet home for Helena, with any children being cat savvy teens or above. New owners should not expect interaction from Helena, at least for a good while, and should let her approach them at her own pace. It may be that it takes months to get to the stage where you can touch her - but everything needs to be done slowly and on Helena's terms.
She shouldn't live with a dog, as we have no history of her living with one, and would not like to potentially stress her out. We are looking for a home for Helena with another existing cat who is cat-friendly and playful - this should help Helena come out of her shell, as she seems most herself when she is with another cat.
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Teddy
Meet Teddy, our sweet and confident 1 year old boy who is looking for his forever home!
When Teddy first came to us, he was a little nervous and a bit unsure, grumbling at any loud/big/fast movements. With some TLC, he is now comfortable and loves attention from anyone he meets.
Teddy is a cuddly boy who likes to brush up against your hand, politely asking for more strokes as well as rolling around and showing off his belly!
He can be quite playful although he much prefers to be out exploring and stretching his legs!
Teddy is currently shedding and may need a little help from his new owners to brush out all of his fur, of which he really enjoys so this would be a great way for you to bond with him.
Teddy needs to be the only pet in the household, but he can live with children of any age, as long as they are cat savvy and sensible around cats.
If you'd like to adopt Teddy, please complete a 'Perfect Match Form' found via our website and email to info@rspcasouthport.co.uk
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Pedro
Meet Pedro - our friendly 1 year and 7 month old boy bullbreed, who is looking for his forever family, who will ideally be home for most of the day. Pedro has been assessed and is not a banned breed.
Pedro is an affable boy that is highly engaging and loves to try new things. He is highly motivated by good reinforcement and loves learning (especially when lots of treats are involved!). He walks nicely on the lead and loves having a good sniff and explore.
Pedro is energetic and friendly to everyone that he meets, but he can be stubborn when things don't quite go his way! He would benefit from routine and consistency, in an environment where he is at the centre of focus.
His recall is good where there's no external distractions but again consistency and positive reinforcement will benefit him best. We have been working on muzzle training Pedro here at the centre, and he is progressing well, but this would need to be continued in a home. Pedro is halti trained, but is not toilet trained.
Pedro could live with dog savvy children 15+, but no cats. The best home for Pedro would be one where he is the only dog in the home, but we would consider an existing dog if they were the correct fit. Large breed experience is required.
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Nick and Peeves
Meet this adorable duo, Nick and Peeves! These two 7 month old boys are looking for their forever home together.
Peeves is a sweet but shy boy who is still getting used to human company. When he first came into our care, he was very frightened and would run and hide away whilst growling and hissing. Nick is a sweet but shy boy who is still getting used to human company. When he first came into our care, he was very frightened and would run and hide away whilst growling and hissing. He is a big fan of treats and would come a little closer when they were offered but would soon back away once the treat was gone.
Nick and Peeves were put into foster and have since settled and has gotten more relaxed around people.
Both cats will need someone who is patient and understands that he is still getting used to human interaction and company. They do back away when you reach towards them, so a hands off approach and letting them be the one to take the lead and decide when to be stroked, would be best.
Their fosterer has reported that they are both doing well and seem to enjoy each other’s company. The fosterer describes how they like to play with each other, groom each other and cuddle up together in the home.
Nick can be a little too full on sometimes when playing and Peeves will tell him off with a hiss. This doesn't last long though as they are soon back to playing and both seem happy to do so.
As both Nick and Peeves are quite wary and unsure around new places and unfamiliar faces, we feel a quiet and idle home would be best for them. New owners should be able to provide the pair with their own spare room with plenty of hiding places that they can settle into whilst they adjust to their new home.
Here at the centre, we feel that Nick and Peeves can go to a home with sensible children of high school age who are cat savvy, have lived with cats before and know to take it nice and slow around Nick and Peeves as they are still getting used to people.
They shouldn't go to a home with dogs, but can live with another friendly cat, as long as a slow and positive introduction is done.
If you are interested in Nick and Peeves, then please send in a perfect match form (found on our website) to info@rspcasouthport.co.uk
Bonny
Meet our beautiful 1 year old Bonny!
Bonny is a medium - large breed. She is a young lady who is a little nervous and unsure at the moment however she is friendly once she gets to know and trust you. She is slowly being introduced to new people and quickly making more friends. She does look to you for reassurance and guidance and likes to sit and be close to you. She enjoys being stroked and will happily sit by your side and watch the world go by.
She is beginning to enjoy her walks, needing a little guidance and reassurance around new things and situations. She can pull on the lead a little but does settle down into a nice walk. She is interested in her environment and does like to do a little sniffing but lack of confidence gets in the way, needing encouragement and positive interaction.
She can be a little unsure in new environments, different situations and around new people she doesn't know but with encouragement and positive reinforcement introducing her slowly and at her pace she will learn that things aren't scary.
She is looking for a home where she wont be left alone for long periods and with someone who is prepared to continue her training to help her become a well round dog, looking for routine and consistency within in the home environment.
She needs to be the only pet in the home and can with with dog savvy children 5+.
If you are interested in adopting Bonny please fill in a perfect match form (found on our website) and email it to info@rspcasouthport.co.uk
Astrid
Meet Astrid, our beautiful 4 year old girl who is looking for her forever home!
Astrid is a very confident and loving girl who loves human company and interaction. She is super affectionate and will come over and sit on you lap for a cuddle whilst drooling and purring away!
She is quite a playful girl who will happily play with you interactively with toys which would be a great way for you to bond with her.
Astrid is also a very foodie girl and will eat everything and anything so new owners would need to keep an eye on her weight.
We believe Astrid would be most comfortable as the only cat in the household, however she may be able to live with a friendly and laidback dog who has lived with cats before and won't chase, a slow introduction would be essential for this. She can also live with children of any age.
If you'd like to adopt Astrid, please complete a 'Perfect Match Form' found via our website and send to info@rspcasouthport.co.uk
