The Peterborough Telegraph is running regular spotlights on animals that need new homes to support the work of animal charities in the Peterborough area.
The Peterborough and District Branch of the RSPCA do so much to rescue, nurture and subsequently rehome dogs in the area. They have continued to operate throughout lockdown and within a small radius are still permitted to rehome these animals.
Below are a selection of those that have been rescued and are in need of their forever home.
To find more details on each dog and to search for more rescue animals, visit www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeapet/process.
The RSPCA are funded entirely by public donations and receive no government money and therefore rely on the generosity of the public. Anyone wishing to support their work do so via www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/donate.
5. Perno- Mallard (5 years)
Perno arrived at Blackberry Farm after being found as a stray, he did find a home but wasn't getting on very well with the other ducks. Perno is looking to find some girlfriends of the duck variety to live with as he is currently alone. He will need to live in a large safe enclosure with a pond. He is unsure of being handled but is happy to waddle around you...especially when he gets fed! Have you got the ideal home for Perno? Photo: Midlands
6. Cluck Norris- Cockerel (2 years)
Cluck Norris is looking for a home together with his new girlfriend Princess Layer. Cluck was brought into the centre with his legs tied together with a blue ribbon! His legs were severly ulcerated, bleeding and oozing with pus. He was in a terrible state. Despite the pain, he must have been in, he allowed us to treat him. Cluck is an Orpington cockeral with a big personality. Like many cockerels, he is taking his job of looking after his land and his girlfriend very seriously. He can at times be a little confrontational and will need an owner who is used to being around cockerels and their behaviours. Due to his size, the accomodation needed for these two needs to be ample. It will also need to be secure, weather and fox proof, and provide both shelter and open areas. Cluck is beautiful with the most wonderful colours and loves nothing more than to peck in the grass - you often see him sitting in his soil box surveying his kingdom. He is so happy now that he has some company. Photo: Midlands
7. Lilac- Gerbil (1 year)
Lilac and lily have come in through no fault of their own as they were dumped outside one of our RSPCA hospital with four other Gerbils, but now they have been transferred over to us and are looking for new homes. Lilac and Lily will need to stay together and it wouldn't be fair to split them up after being through so much. They can be a little shy of handling but they are inquisitive and will come and take food out of your hand no problem. They will need a large Gerbil safe tank with lots of depth so they can dig their tunnels! The bigger the tank the better. If you think you can give these girls the home they need then please email in your perfect match form to us. Photo: Midlands
8. Blizzard Burmese- Python (2 years)
This is a 6ft long snake who will grow so needs a large tank and an experienced keeper who is prepared to do lots of handling. Photo: Midlands