Every so often Macclesfield Nub News teams up with RSPCA Macclesfield to shine a light on some furry friends you can adopt in Macclesfield right now.

Today we have a dog just past puppyhood, to a friendly feline who needs companionship for her final years of life.

Without further ado, let's see what animals are up for adoption in our area right now..

Please note: With the aftermath of COVID and the cost of living crisis, more animals are unfortunately being put up for adoption than pre-pandemic levels, and rehoming is slow. So please only consider welcoming these animals in your home if you can afford them.

Millie

In RSPCA Macclesfield's care for two months, this domestic shorthair cat in the latter half of her life is in need of some love.

"This lovely little lady came in via our Volunteer Feral Cat Trapper and Rehabilitator," said Rachel of RSPCA Macclesfield.

"Even though at the time she needed to be humanely trapped due to being evasive, she is in fact NOT feral!

"She was living rough in a disused warehouse in Buxton and begging for food. All her veterinary and health needs were taken care of, she had a spay scar, but we've had her chipped, vaccinated, wormed and flead, she had a dental which resulted in six extractions. Since her dental, she has started to put weight on.

"Millie is very sweet, she would like a quiet home with someone to keep her company. She is shy at first but when she gets to know you she loves attention and chats to you! She likes to be brushed too! Due to not knowing her history, we feel a pet-free home would be preferable."

"She does have a grade 3 heart murmur but it doesn't seem to affect her. Millie will be so grateful for a cosy safe home to spend the rest of her life in."

Sam

Another shorthair, but a male this time, and much more outdoorsy.

Sam is a five-year-old tabby in care of RSPCA Macclesfield since July. He could make a great work cat, and is looking forward to a move to the Macclesfield countryside.

"Sam was picked up by an RSPCA Inspector as an injured stray. He spent time at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital where they treated him for an eye ulcer, he had an operation and was neutered, chipped and tested for FIV/FELV which came back negative," added Rachel.

"He has been in our care for a month now, he received further treatment for his eye which wasn't easy for his carers considering his dislike of being handled! (pics show before and after-much improvement!). He is now ready for a new home.

"Sam is such a handsome lad but has lived rough, we think, for some time or perhaps he's from a home where he wasn't cared for. He is very much an 'everything on my terms' type of cat, he is not a social cat with humans sadly! So, we feel he would suit an outdoor kind of home, or a domestic home where he can come and go as he pleases and perhaps one day he'll become more amenable to human affection!

"Ideal outdoor homes are: Farms, smallholdings, stables, or just a rural home with some land or a large garden. You supply a safe home. You would need to provide regular food and clean water daily, and somewhere warm and dry to shelter, such as a barn, outbuilding or even an enclosure with a cat flap. You will need to keep an eye on Sam to make sure that he remains healthy and keep him up to date with yearly vaccinations, flea and worm prevention, as with all cats.

When cats like Sam are relocated they should be confined to a secure indoor area such as a barn/enclosure/your house, containing bedding areas, litter trays and food and water for up to 3 weeks, whilst they acclimatise to their new environment, otherwise, they will simply run away when released. Although they may initially fear human contact, over time you should be able to earn their trust to some extent. Some feral cats may even become friendly to varying degrees!"

Lassie

The only dog on the list, Lassie is a gorgeous German Shepard cross and the youngest animal up for adoption in this piece.

She has been in the care of RSPCA Macclesfield for two months.

She was neglected and ill treated by her previous owned, but still has a lot of love to give.

Following a stint in a private boarding kennel to regain her confidence, she is now ready to be adopted.

"Lassie is a lovely dog, but you can see she has led a sheltered life and likely has had little in the way of socialisation as a puppy," said Rachel.

"She can easily get spooked and becomes worried about a lot of things. Lassie prefers things taken slowly to begin with and will need a quiet steady home to help her settle. Sudden movements, loud noises, unfamiliar people/dogs etc. will worry her at first. She is looking for an adult-only home with no other pets.

"She will need a patient and understanding owner to help her feel safe and comfortable in her new home, her new owners must not rush things with her. Once Lassie does get to know you she is such a friendly girl and can become quite excitable and playful. Once she has built up trust and a relationship with someone she is such a sweetie. She is a sensitive dog who wants to make friends with people, but lacks confidence."

She is due to be spayed and has been vaccinated and microchipped.

If you'd be interested in sharing your home with any of these lovely friends, please contact our Rehoming Co-ordinator on [email protected] or leave a message on 07846 539500.

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