The Small Animal House

We have a selection of rabbits and other small animals currently looking for new homes. Not all of the animals are featured below - some of the gerbils and hamsters are a little camera shy! Please visit the small animal house to meet all the animals.

RODNEY

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Russian Dwarf Hamster	Male	14 months	No

History and Recommendations

Rodney is a confident hamster but has not been used to being handled and may nip if picked up. Because of this it would be best if he went to a home with children over the age of ten, preferably to an owner who has had previous experience of owning or handling hamsters not used to being handled, particularly Russian hamsters. Rodney is an inquisitive hamster who likes to explore his surroundings so will need a home where he has plenty of space. Rodney would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to spend time socialising him and getting him used to being handled.

REGAL

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Cross	Male	1 year	No

History and Recommendations

Regal came to the shelter as a stray so we do not know much about his history. He is a friendly, confident rabbit who seems used to being handled and enjoys human company. Regal is very inquisitive and likes to explore his surroundings so will need to go to a home where he has plenty of space to roam around in. Regal would suit a home where he will receive regular handling and plenty of attention and would make a rewarding pet for someone who is looking for a lively addition to their household.

RACHEL & RADDISH

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Rabbit - cross breed	Female	3 years	No

History and Recommendations

Rachel and Raddish are nervous rabbits who may struggle when being handled and tend to hide away when approached. Because of this they will need to go to a home with adults only or to a family whose children have had experience of owning and handling nervous rabbits. Rachel and Raddish are sisters and are extremely close so we are looking for home for them to remain together. With regular, gentle socialisation they should become more confident and easier to handle.

SHERBET

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Cashmere Lop Cross	Female	3 years	No

History and Recommendations

Sherbet is a feisty rabbit who does not like being handled although she is friendly when approached. Because of this it would be best if she went to a home with children over the age of ten or to a family whose children have had experience of handling feisty rabbits. Sherbet is long-haired and her fur has become so badly matted in the past that she has had to be shaved so she will need an owner who will groom her daily and keep her coat in the best condition possible. Sherbet is full of character and would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be prepared to give her the regular handling and grooming she requires.

WILLIS

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Crossbreed	Male	1 year	No

History and Recommendations

Willis came to the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of his history. He is a friendly rabbit although he does not appear to have had much experience of being handled and may struggle or kick out when being picked up. Because of this it would be best if he went to a home with children over the age of eight or to a family whose children have had previous experience of owning or handling rabbits. Willis is a lively young rabbit who will need plenty of space to roam around in. Willis would make a rewarding pet for someone who can give him plenty of gentle socialisation to get him used to being handled and can give him the space and attention he requires.

FIGGIT

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Lop Cross	Male	4 years	No

History and Recommendations

Figgit is a friendly rabbit who will approach you for a stroke but is not keen on being picked up. Because of this it would be best if he went to a home with children over the age of eight or whose children have had experience of handling rabbits. Figgit is an inquisitive rabbit who has been used to having the run of a garden so he will need to go to a home where he will have plenty of space to roam around. Figgit is a lively rabbit who is full of character and would make a rewarding pet for someone who can give him the time and space he requires.

CHARLIE & PLUTO

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Fancy Rats	Female	1 year	No

History and Recommendations

Charlie and Pluto are friendly rats who are used to children and used to being handled but may nip if disturbed. Because of this it would be best if they went to a home with chilren over the age of ten or to a family whose children have had previous experience of owning or handling rats and know how to handle them correctly. Charlie and Pluto are sisters and are very close so we would like to find them a home together where they will have plenty of space and where they will have lots of opportunities to come out of their cage and explore their surroundings. Charlie and Pluto are confident, lively rats who would make rewarding pets for someone who knows what owning rats involves and who could meet their needs.

SPENCER

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Crossbreed	Male	1 year	No

History and Recommendations

Spencer came to the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of his history. He is a friendly rabbit although he does not appear to have had much experience of being handled and may struggle or kick out when being picked up. Because of this it would be best if he went to a home with children over the age of eight or to a family whose children have had previous experience of owning or handling rabbits. Spencer is a lively young rabbit who will need plenty of space to roam around in. Spencer would make a rewarding pet for someone who can give him plenty of gentle socialisation to get him used to being handled and can give him the space and attention he requires.

PINKY & PERKY

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Gerbils	Female	9 months	No

History and Recommendations

More information coming soon

MILLY, MOLLY & MANDY

Photo of Milly, Molly and Mandy the fancy rats

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Fancy Rats	Female	14 months	No

History and Recommendations

Milly, Molly & Mandy are confident rats but are not used to being handled and can nip when being picked up. Because of this it would be best if they went to a home with adults only or to a family whose children have had previous experience of owning or handling rats. Milly, Molly & Mandy have been brought up together and are very close so we would like to home them together but they can have the odd minor disagreement (especially over food!) so would need to go to a home where they will have enough space to get away from each other if they need to. Milly, Molly & Mandy are full of character and would make rewarding pets for someone who knows what owning rats involves.

PHIL

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Ferret	Male	1.5 years	No

History and Recommendations

Phil came into the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of his history. He seems extremely friendly and appears used to being handled. Phil is very lively and likes to go for walks on a harness so he will need to go to a home where he will have lots of space and where he will get regular exercise. It would be beneficial if Phils' new owners have had experience of owning and handling ferrets or they have researched them and know what requirements ferrets have. Phil is a friendly affectionate ferret who is full of character and would make a rewarding pet for someone who is looking for a lively new addition to their household.

GINO

Breed	Sex	Age	Neutered
Guinea Pig	Male	2 years	No

History and Recommendations

Gino was brought into HULA as a stray so we have no knowledge of his history. He seems to be a slightly timid guinea pig who may run away when approached but settles down once he is being handled. Because of Gino's initial nervousness it would be best if he went to a home with children over the age of eight or to a family whose children have had previous experience of owning or handling guinea pigs. Gino would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to give him plenty of gentle socialisation and handling and help him overcome his initial nervousness.

HULA has a non-destruct policy and will not put to sleep a healthy animal.