Our Adoption Procedures

If you are thinking of adopting an animal, please note that our procedure is as follows:

For Cats and Dogs

You complete an application form at the Shelter (we cannot send you a form, as we need to go through it with you). You will be welcome to visit the kennels and the cattery, and view the animals awaiting adoption, but we regret that no interest can be noted until after your home visit.

An appointment will be made for our representative home visitor to visit you at home.

Following your home visit, you return to the Shelter, and you are able to express your interest in a dog or cat. Once the animal’s assessment has been completed, and providing it is available and suitable for you, you may reserve it.

Please note that the choice of animal is subject to the approval of the Shelter staff.

The adoption fee for each animal will range from:

£80 to £150 for a dog / puppy (may be more in some cases) - this includes neutering, microchipping, at least the first vaccination, kennel cough vaccination, flea treatment, worming, check over by a vet, and four weeks insurance cover.

£60 to £70 for a cat / kitten (may be more in some cases) - this includes neutering, microchipping, at least the first vaccination, flea treatment, worming, check over by a vet, and four weeks insurance cover.

After adoption, a further home-visit will be arranged to ensure that the animal and the new owner are happy with each other.

For Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Ferrets and other small animals:

You complete an application form at the Shelter and talk to the appropriate member of staff, who will show you the animals. A home visit may be required.

The adoption fee for each animal will be:

£25 for a rabbit (this includes neutering, myxomatosis vaccination, check over by a vet, and four weeks insurance cover).

£20 for a ferret (this includes neutering).

A Donation for other small animals.

After adoption, a home visit will be arranged to ensure that you and your new animal are happy with each other.

Please click on the Dogs, Cats, or Other Animals links to the left to find more information on all the animals that are available for rehoming.

Please note that not all the animals available for rehoming are featured on our website, although the website is updated regularly it is not done daily, it's done in our spare time!

We also have a seperate website for rehoming Reptiles. For more information, please visit:

RSPCA Reptile Rescue