RSPCA rescue over a hundred small animals every month from Greater Manchester

RSPCA

Across England and Wales last year, the RSPCA rescued 4,081 rabbits and other small furries from cases of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.

Dr Jane Tyson, the RSPCA’s rabbit and rodent welfare expert said, “Many people think the RSPCA only rescues and rehomes cats and dogs, but this is not the case.

“We see thousands of small furries coming into our care every year and often this is as a result of owners being unable to cope with caring for these animals who they thought would be easy to look after”.

Jane added: “Small furries can make great pets but they are often very misunderstood. One of the biggest issues we see with small pets such as these is people taking them on with little or no research, often buying them on impulse because their children have asked for them.

“This can lead to families struggling to cope once they realise the large amount of time, money and care these animals actually need.

“It used to be a common sight to see a lone rabbit in a small hutch at the bottom of the garden or a hamster in a tiny cage in the corner of a child’s bedroom but hopefully these images are consigned to the past and people realise that these complex animals need so much more than that.”

This Adoptober the RSPCA is shining a light on rabbits and small furries in its care which are looking for homes. Last year (2018) the RSPCA rehomed 2,752 rabbits including 65 in Lancashire. 

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