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ITV News
20-07-2025
- General
- ITV News
Puppies dumped in Hampshire graveyard 'doing well'
Watch the puppies, and the litter of abandoned kittens, exploring their new homes An animal rescue centre in Hampshire says a litter of puppies found in a shoebox dumped in a graveyard, are making a good recovery. The four male puppies were discovered in Westbourne Cemetery in Emsworth three weeks ago by a member of the public. Cold and hungry, they were taken to the RSPCA Solent Branch in Fareham where they were estimated to be four days old. They've been cared for round the clock by volunteers and are now healthy and thriving at four weeks old. Named Gravy, Bones, Draco and Malfoy the pups are believed to be a staffordshire bull terrier cross. Next week they are due to be put into foster homes before being made available for adoption. Animal behaviourist for the RSPCA Solent, Charlotte Jones, said the puppies were starting to develop personalities. " You can tell which one is most confident and which are more shy," she said, " but they're all extremely playful and love exploring. "We're really pleased about how well they're doing, after the nights of feeding." Veterinary nurse Rachel Simpson and animal behaviourist Charlotte Jones talk about the puppies and kittens abandoned in recent weeks. RSPCA Solent Branch, known as The Stubbington Ark, is an independent branch of the RSPCA, and a separately registered charity. They are also looking after a litter of kittens, found abandoned in a box near Fareham College. Sadly, two of the kittens, which were just a few days old, could not be saved, but three of the ginger females survived and are now thriving. Charlotte said help was available for those struggling with unwanted pets. "There's absolutely no need to dump these animals. It's cruel and selfish. You can always take them to a vets or a rescue centre. "These four pups are very lucky to have been found by a member of the public. If they'd been left much longer they wouldn't have survived." After taking in the litter, the charity started a fundraising appeal to help cover food and care for the puppies and their further needs, including vaccinations, microchipping and neutering. The branch initially asked for £500 but surpassed this total in one day and reached £2,000. RSPCA National is appealing for any information about the puppies, expressing a concern for the welfare of the mum and potential female litter mates. Anyone interested in re-homing is asked to register interest via the centre website.
The Herald Scotland
01-06-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
5 pets at Hampshire RSPCA who are looking for new homes
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 its website here. Billie Billie (Image: RSPCA) If you want to adopt Billie you can view his profile here. Billie is a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed, who is between six and 12 months old and is tan in colour. He is described as a "big bundle of fun with a huge personality" who loves people and will greet them with a waggy tail. Billie enjoys playing with toys, especially a good game of tug, and loves his treats, which helps with training. He is said to be a strong boy who will need ongoing training for walking on a lead. As a result, he will need experienced owners who can provide plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He will need an enclosed garden with six-foot fences in his new home, and he could live with children of secondary school age. Siren Siren (Image: RSPCA) If you want to adopt Siren you can view her profile here. Siren is a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is eight years old and black in colour. She is "full of fun and always on the go" and enjoys playing with toys, especially squeaky ones. Siren is a very clever girl and enjoys training, particularly if food is involved. She does not like other dogs and cannot be socialised with them, so she is fully muzzle-trained as a result. This will need to be worn in any situation where she may be in contact with an off-leash dog. Siren cannot live with other animals, and would be best suited to an adult-only home. Bunty Bunty (Image: RSPCA) If you want to adopt Bunty you can view her profile here. Bunty is a female domestic guinea pig who is four years old and is a tricoloured variety. She was quite timid when first arriving in the care of the RSPCA, but has grown in confidence over time. Bunty is generally okay with being handled and quite likes a stroke. She is looking to be rehomed with either a group of females or one male. The RSPCA adds: "She will require an enclosure of a minimum of 6ft x 2ft, either housed indoors (such as a C&C pen) or outdoors (a large shed set up)." Recommended reading: Tizzy and Shylo Tizzy and Shylo (Image: RSPCA) If you want to adopt Tizzy and Shylo you can view their profile here. Tizzy and Shylo are sisters who are both around one year old and are domestic long-haired breeds. They were both a bit nervous when first arriving at the Stubbington Ark and were found to be noise sensitive. Therefore, the RSPCA recommends starting them from their own unused room to initially settle in before exploring the rest of the property, and eventually a garden. Tizzy and Shylo need to be the only pets in the home and can live with older aged secondary school children who will be quiet around them while they settle.
