Centre News
Earless bunnies
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- Published on 26 January 2012
Their bright eyes and mischievous antics would melt the hardest of hearts.
But these bunnies found themselves abandoned because they suffered the misfortune of being born with missing ears.
Benny and Bluebell are each missing one ear while Polo has lost both.
The rabbits were brought into Chesterfield's RSPCA branch and are seeking new homes.
Staff at the centre say they are unsure if the ears are missing due to birth defects.
Deputy manager Gary Taylor said the rabbits were found in a basket abandoned on a doorstep in Chesterfield.
He added: "We can't say for sure how they lost their ears. It may be because the mother was stressed when the babies were born and chewed them off or they could have been born this way.
"They are young and need plenty of handling but they are smashing rabbits.
"They are very friendly and will make great pets."
Tied up - Now Hope is looking for a home
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- Published on 01 September 2011
RSPCA bosses are appealing for information after little Hope (pictured left) was brought in to their Spital Lane shelter two days ago by a member of the public who had found her tethered to the side of a crate by a large piece of rope tied round her collar.
The 11-week-old tabby kitten was found on the road in the Hasland area on 30th August, in the crate, and sitting on a filthy, urine soaked blanket. The RSPCA say that she is otherwise healthy and seems in good condition but are asking anyone with any information as to how she got there to contact them on 01246 273358. 'Hope', as she's been named by staff will be put up for adoption on Wednesday 7th September.
Cuddlesome twosome seek loving new home
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- Published on 08 July 2011
Having been together their whole lives, dogs Murphy and Bailey should be looking forward to a happy retirement together, but have instead found themselves homeless.
The loveable pair of Staffies have been in the care of our Chesterfield Animal Centre in Derbyshire for over three months and are desperate to find a kind owner who will let them see out their old age together.
Murphy, who is tan-and-white and male, and Bailey, who is black and female, are both nine years old, that's sixty-three in human years!
At their age they should be enjoying long walks in the countryside and naps by the fire, but are now facing an uncertain future.
'They cuddle up together every night...'
Centre manager Richard Woodwards said: 'These two really love each other. They cuddle up together every night and groom each other. Murphy puts his paws round Bailey as they sleep. They are very nice-natured dogs, but can have their giddy moments at times. Plus, they are in fantastic condition and behave like dogs half their age.'
'These two must be rehomed together'
The dogs arrived at the centre in March this year when their previous owner could no longer care for them due to working long hours. They were reserved by potential new owners, but it fell through at the last minute. Richard added: 'Normally we would split dogs after such a long time, however we have decided these two must be rehomed together.'
Murphy and Bailey can be rehomed with other animals and children over five years old.
If you think you can offer this special pair a loving new home together, please contact 01246 273358 or visit the animal centre between animal viewing times.
Friendly akitas are looking for homes
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- Published on 07 July 2011
A family of Akitas who have spent most of their lives in kennels are looking for loving new homes.
The three five-year-old siblings, Theo, Tilly and Marcie were found malnourished and in a cramped shed by RSPCA officials last year, and have since been brought back to health at the charity’s Chesterfield branch on Spital Lane.
“They think that the kennels are their home now” said Richard Woodward, animal centre manager. “But all of the dogs are of a loving nature and are very trusting of the staff, but they are now looking for new homes. They are lovely, friendly dogs.”
Marcie and Tilly can go to a home with children aged eight and above and Theo with children over 10. All three will mix with other dogs, but households with cats will need further assessment.
Can you adopt one of these loveable pooches? Call the RSPCA Chesterfield on 01246 273358.
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2 down, 7 to go...
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- Published on 31 March 2011
They say that cats have nine lives but little Kitty must be down to seven by now after being the victim of TWO RTC's in four months.
Kitty - pictured left recovering from surgery with Molly, a student at Broomfield College, currently doing work experience at the centre and hoping to be a RSPCA Inspector in the future - was originally bought into the RSPCA centre on Spital Lane in December 2010 by a member of the public after suffering a broken jaw on being hit by a car. Surgery and a long rehabilitation spell with a foster carer followed before she was rehomed recently.
Given her history her new owner tried to keep her in but Kitty was determined to continue life in the outdoors and returned to kennels again on 27th March via a member of the public who'd found her injured after another RTA.
Staff recognized Kitty and her microchip confirmed she was indeed the cat with a previously broken jaw. Unbelievably, Kitty had suffered the same injury and has once again undergone surgery to wire up her jaw.
Her owner was unable to keep her and has signed her over but on hearing that she needed treatment has given a 'sizeable' donation to the RSPCA.
Kitty will now be placed with foster carers to recover but will be up for rehoming shortly.
Richard Woodwards, Manager at the centre says, "Kitty has no road sense, she's clueless, so ideally we're looking for a home with an experienced cat owner who lives in the middle of nowhere and away from any roads. Or maybe someone with an outdoor run where she can enjoy the sun but still be contained."
Kitty isn't the only victim of road accidents in the centre at the moment. Two further cats are recovering after being knocked over. Olive has one eye after her injured eye popped out with the impact of the collision and Smithy is a cat that came in with an Inspector and had to have his front leg removed.
Neither are chipped so will be rehomed as injured strays. Richard is reminding pet owners that microchipping is vital in order that family can be returned to their owners when found.
