Rat
Rescue :: Charity launches
helpline for people looking to rehome their pet
Charity launches helpline for people looking to rehome their
pet
CavyRescue - the UK's first and only dedicated rodent rescue
charity - have launched a helpline for people who have to rehome
their pet which gives step by step information on finding a
new, loving home for their animal.
No-one likes to think that an animal will be separated from
an owner that they have come to love and trust. However, sadly
there are circumstances where rehoming a pet is the only, and
fairest, option. For example, where couples split up and cannot
take their pet with them due to accommodation problems. Or maybe
where they become ill and are no longer able to cope with the
care of their animal.
It is therefore in the best interests of the pet that they
are found another home.
Jason Hulott, co-founder of CavyRescue says: “Where someone
wants to rehome their pet, a Rescue Centre is the first place
they approach. However, Rescues are overflowing with animals
and may not be able to help for quite a while. They may put
you on a waiting list or ask that you try somewhere else.
"We decided to set up the helpline so that we could help
people and their pets in this predicament. Indeed, rehoming
a pet yourself is more beneficial to the animal in the long
run. This is because the stress factor for them will be reduced
as going from a home to a Rescue Centre to another home is a
bit harrowing for any animal, however big or small. By going
from the security of a home straight to another should minimise
any distress."
The helpline gives a recorded message explaining all the steps
someone needs to take when looking to rehome a pet themselves
from start to finish, including where to place advertisements
right through to vetting potential new owners.
Jason adds: "We hope this new helpline will assist pets
and their owners in a sad situation by minimising upheavel for
the animal and help relieve the continuing pressure on Rescue
Centres."
The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a week and
can be called on 0906 598 5258. *
* Calls cost £1.50 a minute of which £1.10 is donated
to CavyRescue, PO Box 532, Rochester, ME1 9AT and .40p to the
service provider. The call length is approximately four minutes.
The set up of this facility was kindly donated by Premium Phone
Services Ltd.
