Adoption
We have lots of lovely bunnies and guinea pigs looking for new homes. All of our animals deserve a second chance and a family to call their own. Our rabbits are health checked, neutered and vaccinated before they leave us and we offer life-long support should you need it. If you have space in your home for a couple of extra residents, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We have bunnies and guinea pigs of all shapes and sizes so hopefully have the right match for your family!
Pet Services
To help fund the rescue, we offer boarding for small animals (e.g. rabbits and guinea pigs) while you go on holiday. All animals are kept in minimum 6ft hutches overnight with access to runs on grass in a secure paddock during the day. We also offer various dog walking and pet sitting services. We can easily adapt our care to suit your pet's needs and are happy to give medication, etc. Our boarding spaces fill up fast - particularly in school holidays - so please get in touch soon! Please visit www.furlockholmes-services.co.uk to find out more about our second business and how it fundraises for the rescue.
Animal Visits
We take our specially-trained team of rabbits and guinea pigs (and occasionally ponies, ferrets, bantam chickens, snails and more) into nursing homes, schools and other residential/day care places. During an animal visit session, participants are able to have a small animal on their lap for handling. They are encouraged to interact with the animal and groom/feed/talk to the animal and we find this is incredibly beneficial for all participants. As well as this, we offer educational visits to schools and groups.
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Surrender
We understand that sometimes the unexpected happens and circumstances change meaning people can no longer look after their pets. Taking action by contacting an animal rehoming charity is a responsible decision to make. We will always be impartial and talk through the situation with you to find out how best we can help. In return, we ask that you are honest and open with your pet's information. Nothing you say will lead to your surrender application being rejected so please be honest. This then means we can adapt our services to best suit your pet's needs.
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The Process
To surrender an animal, we ask that you complete the below application form. We will then be in touch as soon as we have space or, in the case that we are particularly busy and your situation is not urgent, we will advise you of the waiting time and add you to our non-urgent waiting list. When you surrender your pet, there is no fee, but donations are always appreciated. Please make it clear on your application if you are NOT able to transport your pet to us and will require a volunteer to collect them.
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What Happens Next
When you drop your pet off with us, we understand this can be an upsetting experience and will give you lots of time to say goodbye. Our volunteers will all be on hand to make the experience as stress-free as possible for both you and your pet in a safe environment, free from judgement. There will then be a small amount of paperwork to complete which is normally done online.
You are welcome to request updates to hear about your pet's progress while they are in our care. We are able to let you know when they have been adopted. Some adopters are happy to be given the previous owner's contact details and agree to stay in touch with regular updates. Please let us know if this is something you would like.
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Contact Us for Advice
If you are considering rehoming your pet but are unsure, please feel free to contact us and speak to someone about your options and about how we can help. We can be reached on 01256 973727 or enquiries@furlockholmes.uk.
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Terms and Conditions
Once you sign your pet over to Furlock Holmes, we take over the legal ownership of the animal. When the animal is then rehomed, the new owners take over legal ownership of the animal. Once the animal has been adopted, you cannot change your mind and take your pet back. It’s important to understand that you have now legally signed over your pet to Furlock Holmes, therefore relinquishing all rights of ownership to them. As a rule, we do not allow animals to be reclaimed once they have been brought into us for rehoming. We would, therefore, encourage you to ensure that you have carefully thought through your decision prior to contacting us.
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