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Featured Animals

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  • Angel

    Angel

  • Ducklings

    Ducklings

  • Whiskey and Brandy

    Whiskey and Brandy

  • Titch

    Titch

  • Scooby

    Scooby

  • Rehomed Mrs White

    Mrs White

  • Squeak

    Squeak

  • Topic, Twix and Rolo

    Topic, Twix and Rolo

  • Bolt

    Bolt

  • Rehomed Vic and Bob

    Vic and Bob

  • Rehomed Oracle and Claudius

    Oracle and Claudius

  • Jessica, Gina and Douglas

    Jessica, Gina and Douglas

  • Geese

    Geese

  • Ducks

    Ducks

  • Chickens

    Chickens

  • Mice

    Mice

  • Beano & Dandy

    Beano & Dandy

  • Pandora & Nimrod

    Pandora & Nimrod

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I am a young male mouse who is sadly living on my own so would like a home where I will receive lots of attention. I am a little shy and would be best suited to an experianced owner as I am not used to being handled and can move very fast. For more information please contact small animals.

Angel

Angel

I am a 6 month old Roborovski hamster. I am very small and can run very fast so would love a home with an experianced owner who can keep up with me. For more information please contact small animals.

Ducklings

Ducklings

We currently have a family of 15 orphaned Campbell Cross Ducklings looking for their ‘forever home’. They are approximately 10 weeks old. Please contact our Head of Sanctuary, Wendy Holford, for further information.

Whiskey and Brandy

Whiskey and Brandy

We're Brandy and Whisky, 7 ½ year old sweet little Jack Russells. We are brother and sister so MUST be homed together. We're a friendly, easy going, affectionate and playful pair who will make great companions. We love our walks and then snuggling on the sofa! We are generally social with other dogs though looking for a home where we will be the only resident dogs. We're not keen on cats! We could live with calm older children and be good with visiting younger children who are gentle.

Titch

Titch

Hello, I'm Titch, a 2 year old little male Jack Russell looking for a home that will understand and enjoy my cheeky terrier ways! I love my walks and lots of play....I'll need a big, full toy box please! I'm generally social with other dogs and may be able to live with a female, though I am fussy as I don't want to share my toys! Children in the home need to be older teens and I'd probably chase any cats. If you love the Jack Russell character then we could be the best of friends!

Scooby

Scooby

Hi there, I'm Scooby and I'm a big friendly giant! I am a 4 year old male mongrel...maybe a Pointer, Labrador, Great Dane mix but no one really knows as I was found in a bin in Spain as a puppy. I'm a bouncy dog and like cuddles and a groom after a having a good walk. I'll need somewhere with space and a nice garden too please. I like other dogs and cats and could live with older teenagers. I'm a happy dog who would love to be devoted to a new family.

Rehomed Mrs White

Mrs White

Mrs White is a spayed doe, who is about 3 years old. She is looking for a home with a companion and is a very sweet rabbit. She is very curious and loves hanging out in her garden. For more information please contact the small animals section.

Squeak

Squeak

Squeak is 1 year old Russian hamster. He is very shy often 'screaming' if startled. Squeak needs a home with an experienced hamster owner who will be able to build his confidence slowly to get him used to being handled. He is very curious and answers to his nickname. . Please enquire to small animals if you are interested in offering him a home.

Topic, Twix and Rolo

Topic, Twix and Rolo

Topic, Twix and Rolo are three male gerbils who are about 2 1/2 years old. They are very playful and are a pleasure to watch. For more information please contact the small animals department.

Bolt

Bolt

Hi there, I'm Bolt, a strikingly handsome 1 year old male Lurcher. I'm a cheeky boy and very athletic, I can run faster than any of my friends! I need training but during my first training session I learnt to sit and lie-down so I guess I'm clever as well as good looking! I can be scared of other dogs at first but will make friends and play nicely so I could live with another medium to large dog. I can be bouncy so any children in the home need to be older and I'm not really suited to live with cats or small furies.

Rehomed Vic and Bob

Vic and Bob

Hello, our names are Vic and Bob and we are both 10 years old. We have always been together so we are looking for someone to adopt us as a pair. Sadly our owners could no longer keep us as they were moving into a flat where animals were not allowed. Both of us can be nervous until we get to know you but we are both very loving especially Bob. I am more independant and prefer attention on my terms. I am also more adventurous than Bob and like going outside. We are both mainly white with some black markings and we will need sun screen on our ears in the summer. We are looking for a home without other animals and with adults only. Handsome aren't we, please choose us!

Rehomed Oracle and Claudius

Oracle and Claudius

Oracle and Claudius are a pair of boar guinea pigs who are about 5-6 years old. They have been used to lots of fuss and attention so a similar home would suit them best. They have lots of character although they can be a little shy. Please enquire to small animals if you are interested in offering them a home or would like more information.

Jessica, Gina and Douglas

Jessica, Gina and Douglas

Jessica, Gina and Douglas are three very special guinea pigs. Douglas is the head of the group and is a neutered boar of 4 years. Gina and Jessica are two sows who are also 4 years old. Gina is very special because she is at least partially blind, caused we believe at birth. Because of this and the fact that these three are older guineas they will need an experienced home as extra considerations need to be taken in caring for them. Despite all this these three all have very gentle characters and love a fuss as well as their food. They are also very vocal.

Geese

Geese

From time to time we have geese looking for pet homes. Wendy, head of sanctuary would like to hear from you if you are able to offer a home. If nothing is available at the time, she will keep your name on file.

Ducks

Ducks

From time to time we have ducks looking for pet homes. Wendy, head of sanctuary would like to hear from you if you are able to offer a home. If nothing is available at the time, she will keep your name on file.

Chickens

Chickens

From time to time we have ex-battery hens looking for pet homes. You may be lucky and get an egg or two, but they are first and foremost family pets. Wendy, head of sanctuary would like to hear from you if you are able to offer a home. If nothing is available at the time, she will keep your name on file.

Mice

Mice

We currently have many friendly male mice seeking new homes. They are all very inquisitive and love fuss and interaction so please if anyone is interested in giving some loveable characters a new home, please contact small animals.

Beano & Dandy

Beano & Dandy

Beano and Dandy are a pair of male chinchillas who are about 5 years old. Beano and Dandy are a very strange pair of chinchillas as they show a clear dislike of people by ‘barking’ at anyone who goes near them. Beano and Dandy may have had a bead experience with people so need a home with experienced chinchilla owners who could work on this problem but will give them the time to come round if it is needed. For more information please contact small animals.

Pandora & Nimrod

Pandora & Nimrod

Pandora and Nimrod are neutered buck and spayed doe who are 4 and 2 years old. Pandora and Nimrod are a very shy pair of rabbits who can be very reluctant in interacting with people they don’t know. Once they get used to people it becomes clear that they each have very individual charecters and are a very charming pair of rabbits to watch and interact with. They preferably need a adult only home or one with older children as they are very shy and are not easly one over but once they like someone they will be your friends for life.

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  • Summer Festival Tombola prizes...

    May 25, 2012

    We desperately need more prizes for our Tombola that we hold at our Summer Festival. We would be very grateful for any unwanted Christmas or Birthday presents.

  • Raystede Education Photography...

    May 24, 2012

    Raystede has spent 60 years making animals happy and now we want to see pictures of your happy animals. Pictures can be of your own pet, a friend’s or even your favourite...

  • Raystede Summer Raffle

    May 21, 2012

    The Raystede Raffle generates much needed income to support our vital work. Tickets come in books of 10, £1 per ticket and the first prize is £500!

  • Homes For Hens.

    May 18, 2012

    Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare will be taking in 200 plus hens next week.

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    May 17, 2012

    Something Fishy’s Going On! - Goldfish Found

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    May 15, 2012

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  • In Conversation With Morgan Williams

    May 11, 2012

    We will be holding ‘In Conversation with Morgan Williams’ events here at Raystede with transport provided for those who require it.

  • Sanctuary News

    Apr 30, 2012

    Our visitors to the Sanctuary would have noticed that our pens are empty as we have re homed all our hens from our last chicken rescue to lovely new homes.

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    Apr 24, 2012

    We are giving you a 30% discount on ALL greeting cards you purchase until the end of April 2012.

  • Urgently seeking experienced...

    Apr 20, 2012

    Urgently seeking experienced foster homes for pregnant queens

  • New Arrival At Raystede.

    Apr 18, 2012

    Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is proud to announce that Shetland pony (Daisy) found abandoned in a field near Barcombe, Lewes in January gave birth to a filly last night!

  • Professional Dog Training and...

    Apr 16, 2012

    If you are thinking of beginning a career in dog training or want to improve your current skills this really is the course for you. It covers both theory and practical-working...

  • Introduction to animal...

    Apr 5, 2012

    Do you love animals? Then you will love this workshop! Saturday 12th May workshop with Mia Sampietro.

  • Giveacar.co.uk working with...

    Mar 27, 2012

    Giveacar is a UK based fundraising organisation that specialises in auctioning or scrapping old cars for charitable causes throughout the world, including Raystede.

  • Urgently Seeking Foster Carers

    Mar 23, 2012

    Urgently seeking foster carers for pilot Dog Fostering Scheme on 1st April for kennel dogs to go home with a foster carer for 3 or more nights during the week.

  • Bluebell Walk Benefit.

    Mar 22, 2012

    Can You Help? Raystede has been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the Arlington Bluebell Walk this year.

  • Riding Hats required!

    Mar 19, 2012

    We desperately need any unwanted child size horse riding hats for our Education Department.

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    Mar 13, 2012

    It's Mother's Day this Sunday. Please take a look at our Mother's Day range should you need to send a card.

  • New Arrivals At Raystede.

    Mar 2, 2012

    Raystede is proud to announce that we have two more alpacas joining our herd.

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Upcoming events

  • In Conversation With Morgan Williams

    May 30, 2012

    We will be holding ‘In Conversation with Morgan Williams’ events here at Raystede with transport provided for those who require it. Set in the Yurt in our beautiful...

  • Baby Rangers

    May 31, 2012

    Drop-in with your little treasures for a morning of singing, signing, sensory games and new experiences which will help them develop in to little animal lovers. 10-11.30am...

  • Bag packing at Tesco's,...

    Jun 2, 2012

    We are bag packing (and collecting donations!) at Tesco's, Crowborough on Saturday 2nd June and Saturday 1st December - do come along and say 'hello'!. We always...

  • Animal Carer for a Day

    Jun 6, 2012

    Raystede invites all animal lovers who are between 13 - 17 years old to spend a day helping us out! Lead by our friendly team, young people will gain an insight into what it is...

  • Raystede Rangers - Purr-fect Pets

    Jun 7, 2012

    Have you got the right cattitude? Find out while testing your very own kitten mittens. Animal crazy 8-12 year olds are invited to learn about their favourite pets. They will...

  • Car Boot Sale

    Jun 10, 2012

    Monthly Charity Car Boot Sale. Pitches £5 per car, £8 small van (up to transit size). Open to the public 10am-2pm. Stall set up 9am. No food/drink stalls please as we have...

  • Summer Festival

    Jun 24, 2012

    Our annual Summer celebrations at Raystede. Live bands playing throughout the day, stalls and stands, beer tent, BBQ, children's entertainment, fun dog show and...

  • So... you are thinking about...

    Jul 7, 2012

    Friendly, helpful session for families considering a new pet. Please call in advance to let us know you will be coming. 10am - 3pm FREE

  • Car Boot Sale

    Jul 8, 2012

    Monthly Charity Car Boot Sale. Pitches £5 per car, £8 small van (up to transit size). Open to the public 10am-2pm. Stall set up 9am. No food/drink stalls please as we have...

  • Family Events - Whiskers and Wet...

    Jul 24, 2012

    Follow a sensory trail and discover how our furry, feathered, and scaly friends see the world. This event runs from 10am-2pm and cost £8 per child. All children must be...

  • Raystede Rangers - Super Furry...

    Jul 26, 2012

    Cheeky chinchillas and happy hamsters, they are all waiting to meet you... Animal crazy 8-12 year olds are invited to learn about their favourite pets. They will gain a...

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