CAN you give these pets a home?

These pets are currently residents at the Blue Cross rehoming shelter in West End, near Southampton.

Oreo and Cookie are a pair of rats looking for their new home together. They are three-months-old. They are very sweet boys who don’t mind a bit of fuss once they have gotten to know you. They can be quite nervous initially and it takes them a little while to come out and say hello. Because of this, they are looking for a home with understanding owners who have experience with rats as they may need a little help finding their feet.

Patch is a two-year-old mixed breed rabbit. He is looking for a new home with a neutered female as he is starting to get lonely without a friend. He is a very sensitive soul so he’d like his new owner to have a quiet home and to be prepared for him to take a little time to settle. He is easily startled but if you sit and wait patiently with some tasty veggies, he will come over to investigate you. As he gets to know you, he enjoys having his head and ears gently stroked. Due to his sensitive nature, Patch may find young children too much for him so he wouldn’t be a suitable pet for them, or a home with a dog. He would be happiest living outside with a female friend and plenty of space so that he can run around and explore.