RSPCA Sussex: 5 pets who are on the lookout 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 branch are listed below but more can be found on the centre's website.

To help the Sussex North & Brighton branch carry on their work you can donate to them at the website here.

Irene and Cara

Irene and Cara (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Female

Age - Nine years old

Breed - Crossbreed

Colour - Black and Tan

If you want to adopt Irene and Cara you can view their full profile here.

Irene and Cara are described as "sweet girls" who love lots of fuss and attention and are looking for a new home together.

They know how to sit, and walk well on the lead and Irene likes to roll over for a belly rub.

The RSPCA adds: "We have no history on them but presume they have always been together as they get on really well.

"Irene has a paw missing on her back leg so just has a stump with a pad on the end. We presume she was born like this and it does not affect her walking."

They could live with children of secondary school age but would prefer not to share a home with a cat.

Louie

Louie (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - Six years old

Breed - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Colour - Brindle

If you want to adopt Louie you can view their full profile here.

Louie is a dog who was very anxious and distrustful of new people when he came into the centre but has shown some signs of improvement after several months of care and rehabilitation.

He is said to be an intelligent boy who loves to play with toys as well as spend time in a paddling pool.

Louie is also very sensitive as he doesn’t like loud noises, wind or heavy rain.

He will flinch at sudden movements and new situations can worry him.

As a result, he accepts handling well from the people he trusts but takes a while to warm up to new people.

The RSPCA adds: "Out and about Louie will ignore everything else that is going on (dogs and people) but does not like it if anyone invades his personal space."

Ideally, Louie is looking for an experienced, adult-only home with one or two people as he wouldn't cope with a busy household.

Jess

Jess (Image: RSPCA)

Gender - Male

Age - One year old

Breed - Domestic Shorthair crossbreed

Colour - Black and White

If you want to adopt Jess you can view their full profile here.

Jess came into the care of the RSPCA from a large multi-cat household, which means he hasn't had much experience with people.

He has mostly been rather shut down in the shelter but has recently made some progress by starting to play with some members of staff using string toys.

Jess will need a calm, quiet home with a private room he can have as his own space initially.

Additionally, he will need a garden he can access once he is ready to go outside.

The RSPCA adds: "Due to his shy disposition, prospective owners have the option of foster-to-adopt with Jess, meaning we can assist his new family where needed during the settling-in period."

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Colin

Colin (Image: RSPCA) Gender - Male

Age - Four years old

Breed - English Lop

Colour - White and Black

If you want to adopt Colin you can view their full profile here.

Colin was found living in bad conditions and was in poor health when he came into the care of the RSPCA.

Thankfully, he is now back to normal and has shown to like attention from human carers, with daily strokes.

Although he likes a bit of fuss, he isn't keen on being picked up and will wriggle a lot if you attempt it.

The RSPCA adds: "Colin will need a neutered female to keep him company in his next home.

"He will need a spacious set-up with plenty of enrichment. He is still learning to be litter trained, but has done very well and is getting better every day, so he could live either indoors or outdoors."