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Rehoming FAQs
Find answers to common questions about rehoming an animal.
Some of our animals have been lucky enough to have experienced having a loving owner though due to a crisis situation their owner sadly cannot care for them any longer.
Other animals in our care might not have been so lucky. They may have been found abandoned and may not have experienced a safe and secure home before.
Regardless of where they have come from, rescue animals deserve a second chance in a loving home.
Adopting a pet is deeply fulfilling and it can be fun welcoming them into your life. It is also a life changing decision that needs serious thought.
Before adopting a pet, it is important to consider what your pet will need and whether or not you can commit to those needs. Do not act impulsively or rush into such a decision.
It can be helpful to ask yourself the following:
Do I have time for a pet?
Can I afford a new pet?
Where will they sleep?
Where will I leave your new pet during the day?
Will I be able to exercise them daily?
If I go on holiday, who will look after my pet?
Do I have permission from my landlord?
When deciding which type of pet is right for you, it’s important to compare and consider your lifestyle with the needs of the animal. Some pets will be very happy to snooze on the couch for most of the day while other pets will require extensive exercise and may become disruptive if their needs are not fulfilled.
For example, an energetic dog will not be content sitting at home all day, however an independent cat may be more than happy with the peace and quiet until you return home.
YES - as long as you have permission from your landlord or local council and where you live is appropriate for the animal you wish to adopt.
We would need written confirmation from your landlord or local council that you have this permission before rehoming an animal to you.
We ask for a rehoming fee for all our pets which helps us partially cover the costs incurred while caring for the animal.
When we ask for a fee, it helps your support go even further. That’s because we can then claim back VAT on the costs of preparing your rescue animal for their new home. The money raised goes straight back into our centre, helping us care for even more rescue animals that need our help.
If you’re able to give a little extra as a donation on top of the fee, we’d be truly thankful. Adding Gift Aid means your generosity can stretch further still!
All of the rescue animals at the USPCA receive a full vet check. They will also be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, wormed, de-flead and microchipped before leaving. If your new pet is not already spayed/ neutered before leaving us we will arrange an appointment for you to bring them back in.
Puppies & Dogs: From £180.00
Cats & Kittens: From £78.00
Other small animals can vary between: £10 – £50.00
A bag of food and five weeks free insurance with Agria is also included in our adoption pack.
