5 pets from RSPCA Solent who are on the lookout for their forever homes
Several pets in Hampshire are looking for their forever homes, including at the RSPCA Solent branch in The Stubbington Ark.
Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit or guinea pig, there is plenty of choice.
A few animals from The Stubbington Ark are listed below but more can be found on the centre's website.
To help the RSPCA Solent branch carry on its work you can donate to their website here.
Boots and Zippy (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Not stated
Breed - Jack Russell Terrier
Colour - Black
If you want to adopt Boots and Zippy you can view their full profile here.
Boots and Zippy are a mother-daughter pairing who are hoping to find a new home together.
They are said to be "sweet and affectionate" and enjoy curling up in a bed together.
The RSPCA adds: "Boots walks well on a lead but has a high prey drive and will try to chase a cat or two if given the opportunity, she can be unsure around handling to start but once settled enjoys a cuddle and fuss.
"Zippy is enthusiastic about everything and still learning to walk nicely on lead but can still be a little unsure at times."
Ed (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Male
Age - Three years old
Breed - Domestic semi-longhair
Colour - Black
If you want to adopt Ed you can view their full profile here.
Ed is described as a calm and gentle cat who enjoys strikes and loves having a lap to curl up on.
He will sometimes get carried away and climb so he can settle over your shoulder.
The RSPCA adds: "Ed does prefer the safety of his unit and finds new surroundings a little scary, so for this reason he would benefit from his own unused room to initially settle in before exploring the rest of the property, and eventually a garden."
Ed could live with primary school-aged children who will be calm and gentle around him.
Tavvy (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Six years old
Breed - Domestic shorthair
Colour - Tabby
If you want to adopt Tavvy you can view their full profile here.
Tavvy is described as a "sweet girl" who loves laying next to people and being stroked or brushed.
She would benefit from a quiet room for a short period of time while she settles, and will need access to a garden.
Tavvy needs to be an only pet but can live with primary school children who will be calm and gentle with her.
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Harriet (Image: RSPCA)
Gender - Female
Age - Three years old
Breed - Chinchilla
Colour - White
If you want to adopt Harriet you can view their full profile here.
Harriet is a curious but timid chinchilla who is looking for a loving new home to join.
She loves climbing through tunnels and jumping from the variety of platforms dotted about in her enclosure.
Harriet can be nervous at times, especially around people she is not familiar with so will need a patient family to join.
The RSPCA adds: "Harriet is looking for a companion who can help her build some confidence in her future home".
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