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The Herald Scotland
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
5 pets from Sussex RSPCA who are looking for new homes
Rehoming a pet can be a great way to restore its confidence after potentially difficult circumstances. A few animals from the Brighton & The Heart of Sussex branch, Sussex West branch and Sussex East & Hastings branch are listed below, but more can be found on the centre's website. To help the RSPCA branches carry on their work, you can donate to them on the websites here, here and here. Marlow Marlow (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male Age - Nine years old Breed - Beagle Colour - Tricolour If you want to adopt Marlow you can view their full profile here. Marlow is a "wonderful and cheeky" dog who came into the centre due to his owner's declining health. He is said to be a "wonderful character" who is friendly with everyone he meets. Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet Marlow has found the centre a bit stressful as he doesn't like being on his own for too long. The RSPCA adds: "We are looking for a home where he will be with someone most of the time, has a cosy sofa to snuggle on and lots of yummy snacks at the ready." He'd prefer to be the only pet in a new home and could share it with children of secondary school age. Poppet Poppet (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female Age - Two years old Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed Colour - Black If you want to adopt Poppet you can view their full profile here. Poppet is a "very sweet girl" who is looking for a family she can call her own. She arrived at the centre after being found as a stray, so it is unknown if she has lived in a home before. Poppet doesn't like being left on her own, so the RSPCA are looking to find her a home where she is with people most of the time. They add: "Poppet is very affectionate and would love to show someone just how much love she has to give." George George (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male Age - Nine years old Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed Colour - Black If you want to adopt George you can view their full profile here. George is said to be "the sweetest little guy" who is a lap cat and loves spending time with people. He really likes his food which means he has a bit of weight to shed, so would benefit from having a garden to explore. The RSPCA adds: "Because of our limited history on George, we believe that he would be best suited to a home with older children, with no other pets so that he can have lots of 1-1 time that he deserves." Recommended reading: Elliott and Nigel Elliott and Nigel (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male Age - 12 years old Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed Colour - Black If you want to adopt Elliott and Nigel you can view their full profile here. Elliott and Nigel are a pair of older brothers who would ideally prefer a home where they can settle away from humans. They could go in a garage, barn, stable, shed, or even a space in a home where they can settle in and have a cosy space to call their own. Once settled, they can then have the flexibility to come and go as they like. The RSPCA adds: "Being older lads they may not be active working cats, however, they do prefer a life that is more reclusive."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet Poppit, a loving and curious kitty and The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week
This week's Pet of the Week is Poppit. This 2-year-old kitty is sweet, independent and incredibly curious! She loves to play with toys, explore her surroundings and soak up some sun in the window. Welcome to The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week, a series in which we feature animals up for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. The county's animal shelter selects a pet of the week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up-to-date on their vaccinations. Here's what to know about our pet of the week, including what Animal Care and Control staffers say about her personality. Age: 2 years Weight: 6 pounds, 6 ounces Sex: Female, spayed Animal ID: A2229774 More information: Poppet is incredibly affectionate. Animal Care and Control staffers struggled to get photos of her because she kept trying to get close to them for pets and cuddles. You can find Poppit's profile here! Leaders at Palm Beach County's animal shelter choose animals for The Post to feature in this series. They often select longer-term residents or animals who are not adjusting well to living in the shelter. Animals chosen are part of the shelter's "pet pal" program in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal's temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding whether they're ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter's website. Pets with illnesses or histories of aggression are not eligible for the "pet pal" program. Dogs with histories of biting humans or other animals are also not eligible. You can start the adoption process in person or online. To begin in person: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road near West Palm Beach to fill out an application and meet the pets there. To begin the process online: Use the pet's animal ID number (like the one listed above) to search them on Animal Care and Control's online database. Click on the "Ready to Adopt? Click Here" link to the right of the pet's photo. Fill out the two-page downloadable adoption application and email it to Animal Care and Control at PSD-ACCSupport@ Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt. Submittal of an online application does not guarantee the pet's availability. Adoption fees: Adoption fees are waived in April and are $5 for May. They are usually $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents who are 55 years and older are offered a discounted adoption fee. Note: All animals adopted from Animal Care and Control will be spayed if female or neutered if male. They will be up-to-date on vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks and microchipped. About fostering: If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider offering foster care to a pet. This is a great way to get the feel for becoming a pet parent, and it allows you and your new prospective pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about fostering on Animal Care and Control's website. Holly Baltz is an editor at The Palm Beach Post. She has a dog, Pippa, who is 9 years old. You can reach her at hbaltz@ Help support our work; subscribe today! This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Cat ready for adoption at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Explosive' invasive plant warning to Aussies after dog poisoned in backyard
Aussies have been warned over the threat of an invasive species spreading all around the country after a family's beloved pooch was poisoned in their backyard. Perth resident Michael and his partner are demanding his local council take responsibility after seeds from castor bean plants invading nearby council land blew into their garden without her knowledge. His pet dog Poppet, who ingested the seeds, developed ricin poisoning, leaving the family with a $5,000 vet bill to save their dog. Now, the family fears they can no longer enjoy their backyard due to the ever-present threat posed by the toxic plant. "Any time I leave my dogs I feel a pang of anxiety," he told Yahoo News. Michael told Yahoo he noticed that both of her pet dogs were acting unwell in November, with Poppet having "lost all of her personality". After monitoring her condition and realising she wasn't getting any better, Michael took her to the vet where it was suspected she had ingested some sort of harmful substance, but they did not know what. A few days later, with Poppet still struggling, the family found the mysterious seeds in their backyard. Asking locals in an online forum to identify the plants, they discovered how dangerous the castor oil plant was. The family put two and two together and it was soon confirmed that Poppet was suffering from ricin poisoning after ingesting the seeds. Native to northeast Africa, the castor oil plant, also known as Ricinus Communis, has been recorded in Australia since 1803 and is now found all across the country. The invasive species is poisonous to both people and animals and outcompetes with native plants as well as reducing habitat and food for native animals. The plant contains a toxin called ricin which is capable of causing serious illness and even death. The flowers, leaves and seeds are poisonous. Eating them can cause a burning sensation in the throat and mouth, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea as well as bleeding from the eyes, and respiratory and cardiac distress. Just touching the leaves and seeds can cause dermatitis in those with sensitive skin. The plant species spreads via an "explosive release of seeds", which is how the seeds found their way nearly 10 metres over Michael's fenceline, which backs onto a council-managed reserve, where the plants were growing. "It definitely should be on people's radar since it's growing all around the place," she said. Because the seeds have been continuously blowing into their backyard, they are now taking root in the family's lawn. "It's awful," Michael told Yahoo. "Every morning we have to pull out sprouts and be hyper-vigilant in our own home. We are ratepayers, we should be able to enjoy our property without this. It's all preventable." While the family lets their dogs into the backyard, they fear history will repeat itself. "Every time we go outside we wonder if it's safe," he said. "It shouldn't be that way. It shouldn't be a risky thing for a dog to play in the backyard." The family, who are in contact with council over the incident, are petitioning the local authority to pay the vet bill and "do something" about the invasive species. 🗑️ Aussie bin day act stuns British expat 🥾 Aussie homeowner's epic 17km act to remove 'silent killer' from property ⛺️ Photo shows desperate move to slow down invasive predators City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson told Yahoo that council is "committed" to managing the invasive weeds in the area and has begun spraying the area this week. 'This species spreads very easily via explosive release seeds that can travel a significant distance from the parent plant," she said. 'They are further spread by moving water, animal activity, road works and traffic – all unknowingly transporting seeds that thrive on vacant land. 'Following the initial customer request, the City conducted preliminary works to remove the plants along a buffer area in late November 2024. Simultaneously, the City also engaged a specialist contractor to spray and remove plants in the more inaccessible area, with these works completed on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 'Further follow-up spraying started this week to address any areas of regrowth.' Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
