In 2023/24, Raystede had 952 requests to surrender small animals into its care. This figure included 507 rabbits, 277 guinea pigs and 160 other small rodents. However, over the same period, we experienced a slowdown in adoptions and were only able to rehome 199 small animals meaning there is still a large waiting list of animals waiting to come into the centre.
Gemma Price, Head of Education and Prevention here at Raystede said: “We continue to see a high number of small animals surrendered to Raystede, with many owners citing a change in their personal circumstances or that they don’t have enough time as the main reasons for giving up their pet.
“Pet ownership is a big commitment, and something which should be thoroughly researched and thought through. While small animals are often thought of as simple first pets, they require just as much care and attention as cats and dogs do.
“Our Small Animal Day is a great opportunity to find out more about caring for everything from rabbits to rats and gerbils to guinea pigs. For anyone thinking about adding a small animal to their family then this event is for you!”
In 2023/24, Raystede had 952 requests to surrender small animals into its care. This figure included 507 rabbits, 277 guinea pigs and 160 other small rodents. However, over the same period, we experienced a slowdown in adoptions and were only able to rehome 199 small animals meaning there is still a large waiting list of animals waiting to come into the centre.
Gemma Price, Head of Education and Prevention here at Raystede said: “We continue to see a high number of small animals surrendered to Raystede, with many owners citing a change in their personal circumstances or that they don’t have enough time as the main reasons for giving up their pet.
“Pet ownership is a big commitment, and something which should be thoroughly researched and thought through. While small animals are often thought of as simple first pets, they require just as much care and attention as cats and dogs do.
“Our Small Animal Day is a great opportunity to find out more about caring for everything from rabbits to rats and gerbils to guinea pigs. For anyone thinking about adding a small animal to their family then this event is for you!”
