Meet Obie and bun Peroni
FUBO and Obie are a handsome pair of boys looking for a home together.
At present they are fairly quiet and a little nervous of strangers but both love a fuss from people they’ve come to know.
We feel sure that with time and lots of TLC, this lovely duo will gain confidence and settle happily. A peaceful home without other pets or young children would be ideal.
Fubo and Obie are just poised to begin a new life of love and happiness – is it you they’re waiting for?
Hoppy and loppy
Just look at our gorgeous little boy Peroni, who is a grey and white lopeared rabbit approximately 2 years old. He is such a sweet and adorable chap, we can’t understand how anyone could have just abandoned him. Could you put his world to rights with the offer of the perfect bunny home?
Dog ID – It’s the law
Most people are now aware that since 2016, it is a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped and current contact details maintained with a recognised database.
However it is still also the law that in any public spaces, whether on or off lead, a dog must wear a collar or identification tag with the name and address (including postcode) of the owner on. Inclusion of a telephone number is optional but highly advisable. Failure to comply with either microchip or ID tag requirements can result in a substantial fine.
Most importantly though, an ID tag enables a stray dog’s owner to be quickly identified and contacted by either a member of the public or local authorities. Having up to date contact details on the tag, is often the quickest way to be reunited with your dog and hence save you considerable heartache and worry. Whilst microchips serve a similar purpose, it isn’t always easy to arrange for a found dog to be scanned immediately, which can lead to a delay in a dog being returned home or them having to spend time in council kennels, for which a release fee is payable. Of course collars and tags can be lost, so microchipping is still absolutely essential.
Holiday safety for your pets
With holiday season in full swing, we are receiving regular reports of pets going missing whilst their owners are away and they are in the care of family, friends or pet sitters.
Whether you are taking your cat / dog with you on your break or leaving them with someone else, it’s a good idea to fit them with an additional holiday tag identifying the temporary address and contact details. Some microchip companies also allow you to record holiday accommodation information with them as an additional safeguard. Keep a note of your pet’s microchip number and the contact number for the database company on your mobile phone, so you have the information easily to hand should the worst happen. If your pet does go missing, notify the microchip company immediately so they can be flagged as “lost” in case someone finds and scans them.
If you can offer a loving home to any of our animals, please call us on 01895 833417 or visit www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to apply online. Thank you as always for your support.