Adopt a small animal

Adopting through a rehoming centre can take a little extra time and patience, but the rewards are worth it.

Before you start your journey...

Adopting an animal is a big decision, have you thought about what is involved? Take a look at our care guides to learn how to prepare for, and look after your new animal, read our adoption process and submit your application online.

Adoption Fees

  • Rabbit: £30
  • Chinchilla :£30
  • Guinea pig: £20
  • Rat: £15
  • Degu: £10
  • Mouse, gerbil, hamster: £5

Please remember …

Once you have registered with us, please keep checking our website for new arrivals.

If you spot an animal you think might be a match, there is no need to submit another application form, just email us at info@raystede.org to highlight your interest.

Please note: We offer an on-site bonding service for single small animals who need to be paired up with a companion. Our Small Animals Team smallanimals@raystede.org will be happy to discuss this process with you should you have any questions.

Help keep our animals warm and safe this winter

As the cold weather sets in, our animals need your help more than ever. Winter is a challenging time for our animals who have often been mistreated, neglected or abandoned.

But, with your help they will spend Christmas in the care of our amazing animal welfare team.

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