DISCOVER RAYSTEDE’S ADORABLE ANIMALS LOOKING TO STEAL HEARTS AND FIND LOVING HOMES

This Valentine’s Day, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is searching for loving adopters for a variety of cats, dogs and other animals who are hoping to meet their perfect match and settle into their forever homes.

From cute cats to gentle ponies, Raystede is encouraging animal lovers to consider opening their homes, and hearts, to one of its wonderful animals in need.

Alongside those seeking adoption, many animals are also hoping to find a companion. Species such as rabbits and guinea pigs thrive in the company of others and should always live in pairs or groups, meaning some Raystede residents are searching for both a new home and a new best friend too.

Among some of the hopefuls looking for love this Valentine’s Day are:

Simba - a 4-year-old pug cross.  He is looking for an active home who will meet both his physical and mental needs. He would like access to his own fully secure garden to explore, play and relax in.  He’s sociable and friendly and loves cuddles and attention.

Tash – a one-year-old cat. She was found as a stray so not a lot is known about her previous life. She’s very shy and cautious of people she doesn’t know but with time and patience will come out of her shell. Due to her shy nature, she’s looking for an adult only home and no visiting children.

Spikie and Duckie - a pair of bonded, spayed female, British giant rabbits looking for a new home together. As the girls are giant breeds, they require a large enclosure, ideally more than the minimum of 3m x 2m x 1m. They are not litter trained so would be better suited to a secure outdoor enclosure. They also have the potential to be bonded with other rabbit/s.

Megan – a 12-year-old Welsh pony who can be nervous, but with a calm, consistent handler should settle well and enjoy a regular routine. She is looking for a calm, quiet home as a non-ridden companion pony. She enjoys coming into the stable for some down time and gentle hand walks with her handler.

Amelia, Raystede’s Rehoming Manager, said: “We have lots of lovely animals currently waiting to find their forever homes, and while adopting from a rescue centre can sometimes take a little extra time and patience, the joy of giving an animal a second chance makes it truly worthwhile.

“Falling in love with an animal is a wonderful thing, but it’s important to remember that adoption is a long-term commitment. We always encourage people to think carefully about what’s involved, from the application process to the ongoing responsibilities of pet ownership and to consider which animal would be the right match for their lifestyle.”

These rewards are evident from the feedback Raystede receives from previous adopters, such as Jeanette who adopted Dodger a few weeks ago. Commenting on life with a rescue dog, she said:

“As a family we have always adopted rescue dogs but adopting Dodger from Raystede was by far the best experience we have ever had.

“Every member of staff was helpful, friendly, and show real care and professionalism for all the animals. After losing our beloved rescue dog of nearly 13 years, we were hesitant to take on another dog, let alone a puppy, but then Dodger bounced into our world and, with the reassurance from Raystede, we haven't looked back.

“We received lots of paperwork that had ideas of how to support and look after a puppy and Dodger has now settled in well.”

Full information about Raystede’s adoption process and all the animals currently looking for new homes can be found here - https://www.raystede.org/adopt/

(Please note that booking a visitor ticket to Raystede does not enable you to meet an animal you are interested in adopting.)