Praia came in on the 8th of April as she was unwanted.
She is a friendly, bouncy young girl who knows sit on command and enjoys playing with toys. She will need further training and would benefit from puppy classes.
Praia is good with other dogs and could live with a confident cat.
She is looking for an active home and could live with children 6 years or older who are used to dogs.
Welcome to the Sussex Brighton and East Grinstead Branch of the RSPCA. We are an entirely self-funding charity, run by an active committee of volunteers who are trustees of the Branch funds. The Branch is responsible for the Brighton Animal Shelter at Patcham.
Over 3000 animals are cared for at the Shelter each year, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles, foxes, badgers, hedgehogs, chickens, ferrets and various birds, both wild and domestic. Facilities are available for almost every animal until it is ready for
re-homing or release. Please take a look at all the animals that currently need re-homing, as well as lots more information on boarding, donating, events, volunteering, and lots more!
Recent News
16
Apr
15
Apr
Asher came in on the 1st of April from an unsuitable home.
He is a bouncy, lively boy who can be wary until he gets to know you. Asher knows his name and sit on command, is very playful with toys and is a quick learner.
Due to past experiences Asher is very anxious and can become easily frustrated. He will need an experienced, adult only home to provide plenty of training, exercise and mental stimulation.
Asher loves other dogs and may benefit in a home where there is an existing, well-behaved dog.
PLEASE DO NOT ENQUIRE ABOUT ASHER IF YOU ARE INEXPERIENCED OR HAVE CHILDREN (OR VISITING CHILDREN).
15
Apr
Paloma came in on the 14th of March via another RSPCA Centre.
She is a shy girl who has made friends with the staff here but will take time to build confidence with a new owner.
Paloma is looking for an experienced owner and would like to either be homed with Salsa or with an existing dog.
She is good with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
Paloma will not be suitable to live with children.
15
Apr
Rusty came in on the 13th of April via an Inspector as he was too lively for his previous owner.
He is a friendly, affectionate boy who knows sit, down, paw and his name on command, enjoys being groomed and likes to play with toys.
Rusty seems ok with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
He is looking for a very active, experienced home with someone prepared to put time into his training.
Rusty is a new arrival who is still being assessed.
15
Apr
Snoopy came in on the 8th of April as he was unwanted.
He is a cuddly, sweet boy who can be a little shy at first. Snoopy knows sit on command but will need further training and would benefit from puppy classes.
He is friendly with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
Snoopy needs an active home and could live with children 8 years or older.
15
Apr
Toffee came in on the 13th of April as she was unwanted.
She is a friendly, affectionate girl who enjoys attention and likes company. Toffee knows sit, down and her name on command, enjoys being groomed and likes to play ball.
She seems ok with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
Toffee is a new arrival who is still being assessed.
05
Apr
Grant came in on the 4th of April via an Inspector after he was abandoned by his previous owner.
He is a friendly, lively pup who knows sit and leave on command but will need ongoing training. Grant loves playing with toys and is getting used to being groomed.
He is ok with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
Grant will be fairly big when fully grown.
He is looking for an active home and could live with children 10 years or older.
04
Apr
Trio came in on the 5th of March via an Inspector.
He is a very loving, friendly boy who enjoys nothing more than a cuddle! Trio is good when groomed and will play with toys but due to his weight is not able to do this for long!
He is very good with other dogs and shows no interest in cats.
Trio is on a strict diet and enjoys his walks, he is managing to go further each day.
He will be a valuable member of any family and could live with children 8 years or older.
03
Apr
Polly and Penny came into the shelter as their owner no longer wanted them. They are sisters about 1-2 years old.
When they arrived at the shelter Polly was very matted and had never been groomed. We have de-matted her now and given her a new haircut. She is accepting us grooming her gradually. But will need new owners used to grooming wriggly guinea pigs. They are a sweet pair but would be better in an adult home or with older children as Polly is shy.
01
Apr
Toby was sent to us from another RSPCA to give him a fresh start. He was originally a stray cat who’s owners never came forward for him. He’s a bit of a shy boy, doesn’t like lots of noise etc. So a calm home would suit Toby best. He was very nervous, but has started to trust us and now enjoys fuss.
31
Mar
Kremlin is a Russian winter white hamster. He came in for rehoming as his previous owners didn’t research Russian hamsters before buying one. They are not great with children and he was brought for the children.
We are looking for an adult only home with people experienced in Russian hamsters. Kremlin can be stroked but does not like being picked up. He is about 4 months old.
27
Mar
Smokey came into the shelter as he was not happy living with the children in the home. He is 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated and will be microchipped.
Smokey is a very confident rabbit and into everything, he is very inquisitive and will want to know what you doing. He is looking for an adult only home, experienced in handling rabbits. He would benefit from living with a spayed female rabbit but would need owners experienced in bonding rabbits. He is a nice rabbit and will trust his new owners over time
26
Mar
Salsa came in on the 14th of March via another RSPCA Centre.
She is a very shy girl who has made friends with the staff here but will take time to build confidence with a new owner.
Salsa is looking for an experienced owner and would like to either be homed with Paloma or with an existing dog.
She is good with other dogs but has not been tested with cats yet.
Salsa will not be suitable to live with children.
25
Mar
Dodger was an un-neutered male who was a stray. He was being fed by a few people and living rough. He was very nervous when he arrived and quite hissy toward us, but has calmed down and now quite sweet. Although he will let you know when he’s had enough. He would suit a home without cats or young children.
21
Mar
Smokey came from another RSPCA after being abandoned in a home when her owners moved out. She’s a lovely girl, friendly once she knows you and likes fuss. Smokey would best suit a quiet calm home please.
21
Mar
Mr blacks came in from top cat vets as a stray. He hadn’t been neutered and was looking very rough. Although he is now looking a lot better! Mr Blacks has taken some time to settle down as he is quite a nervous boy, so will need a very calm home with one or two people who have had cats before. He likes a little stroke and fuss once he knows you, and just needs time to settle.
20
Mar
Florence cane into the shelter for rehoming due to a relationship split. She is a 1 Year old spayed female crossbreed rabbit. Her previous owner neutered her and vaccinated her. We have microchipped her.
Florence is a sweet rabbit and is looking for a home with a neutered male rabbit for company. She loves attention and vegetable time at the shelter
20
Mar
Daisy and Tyton came in for rehoming due to a relationship split. They came into the shelter in January and are now ready for rehoming. We have treated them both for mites. Daisy was already neutered but we have neutered Tyton and they have both been vaccinated and microchipped.
They are looking for a special home together Daisy is 6 years old, Tyton is 2 years old. Daisy is the lion head cross, she is an older lady and would prefer to live inside. She needs a bit more care as she needs help grooming and she has poor eye sight. Tyton is fine and loves to explore everything and see what the staff are up too. They both love their food, treats, greens and apple branches. They can go in the garden supervised.
20
Mar
Tyson came in on the 17th of March due to a change in circumstances.
He is a very friendly, affectionate boy who knows sit, down, paw and his name on command, is housetrained and loves being groomed. He enjoys playing with toys and really is a big softie!
Tyson is very good with other dogs but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. He needs a home without cats.
He is looking for an owner experienced with large breeds and could live with children 10 years or older.
20
Mar
Nacho came in on the 14th of March via another RSPCA Centre.
He is a very shy boy who has made friends with the staff here but will take time to build confidence with a new owner.
Nacho is looking for an experienced owner and would benefit from living with another dog. He could be homed with Paloma if someone would like a pair.
Nacho will not be suitable to live with children.
08
Mar
Toast was brought in from the RSPCA in Essex where he had been a stray for a while. He’s quite a nervous boy still and will need a quiet calm home. More info to come
12
Dec
JJ is a female rabbit who came in for rehoming as her owners where moving and could not have pets in the property. JJ is 6-9 months old. She has now been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
JJ has a strong personality so would be best in a home with older children or an adult home. She loves treats, greens and apple branches. JJ would need experienced owners to pick her up. She is looking for a home with a gentle neutered male rabbit to boss about!!!. Due to her character JJ would need to be bonded by people who have bonded rabbits before
24
Jun
Saffron was originally brought over to the UK from Romania but the home that was lined up for her fell through. She has been in the care of WADARS for 15 months.
Saffron takes a while to come round to new people and other dogs, but once she knows you she is a fun-loving, playful girl.
She needs an experienced, adult only home.
Saffron is not here at the RSPCA Brighton Shelter. Please contact WADARS on 01903 247111 if you think you can help.
We need cat food urgently!
We are always in need of cat and kitten food in jelly, tin or sachets and Chappie or jelly dog food. We’d be most grateful if you can spare any food, please bring them to the shelter.
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We need home visitors, especially in the East Grinstead, Hailsham, Heathfield and Herstmonceux areas. If you are interested, please contact us on 01273 554218.
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