Alfie is a cheeky 11 month old cat who loves to play
Alfie came into Blue Cross’s rehoming centre in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, in September 2018, aged just 12 weeks old but since then he has been overlooked for a home.
Pet Subjects Rescue
My Pet Subjects column in the Daily Telegraph highlights a different rescue pet every week – from mice to cats and dogs to horses, and many others too.
This section of my website displays photos and information about the weekly rescue pet and, where possible, updates to let you know the outcome.
You can browse all the rescues by category or use the search box to find a particular pet by name.
Tetley is a wonderful 7 year old Lurcher
Tetley is a wonderful 7 year old Lurcher who has been at Margaret Green Animal Rescue Lincoln Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, Bere Road, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 9BP for ov ..
Outcome
Galvin and Garth would like a home together
Galvin and Garth are two very handsome 4 year old boys who are looking for a home together as they have a very close bond and are always together. We are looking for a quite home without children.
Treacle is an ex-free-range hen looking for a home
Here’s beautiful Treacle, an ex-free-range hen who is looking for a home. We coined the name Treacle because of her glossy, brown feathers.
Sparkie is a shy 4 year old Collie
Sparkie is a very shy wary collie. We were told she is 4 years old but she does look older. She is a neutered black and white short coated collie.
Charlie is a super friendly 16 year old cat
Charley is a super friendly 16-year-old cat who just loves company. Sadly, his owners were no longer able to keep him.
Outcome
Handsome Jack the 3 year old Lurcher
This handsome chap is Jack. He is a 3 year old Lurcher who has been assessed to live with children 12 years and above.
3 year old Whitefield is looking for a quiet home
Whitefield has been in Wood Green for over 150 days, and is looking for a nice quiet home. Whitefield was rescued as a puppy in India, along with her mum and sister.
Harry is a gentle 17 year old cat
Gentle Harry is 17 years old and would suit a quieter home with no other pets and some outdoor space. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
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Bernie is a young Lurcher who is a rescued stray
Bernie appeal copy: “If Bernie could talk, he would no doubt tell a heart-wrenching tale of how he came to be the frightened stray who was terrified of the people who were trying to help him.
Hogarth is a handsome black cat
Hogarth is a handsome boy black in colour. He arrived at The Centre in 2013 as my owner couldn’t cope with him any longer.
Narla is a 3 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
Narla is a very loving girl who adores human companionship. She enjoys playing with her toys, always craves attention and is very kissy and loves giving cuddles.
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Eddie Hall is a 5 year old tabby & white rescue
Due to spending many years roaming the streets, Eddie Hall got himself into a series of scraps and scrapes, and came to us with more than a few scratches and feeling generally under the weather.
Kira is a loving 10 year old GSD X
Meet our beautiful girl Kira. She was admitted into our care with her friend Gizmo after their needs were not being met.
Simba is a lovely 10 year old Pomeranian cross
Simba is a 10 year old Pomeranian cross. He arrived at Mayhew in October '18 after he was found abandoned on the streets. Simba suffers from Luxating Patella (prone to dislocating kneecap).
Peaches is a friendly 2 year old 9.3hh Native Cross
Friendly Peaches, a 9. 3hh Native Cross who is almost two years old, is a sweet girl looking for a home as a non-ridden companion pony.
Outcome
Arrow the hen would love a new home
Arrow, so called because she looks like she’s carrying a basket of arrows on account of her feather-bare tail, came out of her cage midway through September.
Jake the Chihuahua and Holly the Yorkshire Terrier
Jake, a 7 year-old Chihuahua and Holly, an 8 year-old Yorkshire Terrier are an adorable pair who are looking for an experienced and patient home where someone will be with them all the time.