As from the 15th July 2008 our required donations are as follows:
 
Dogs £110
Puppies up to 6months £130

Your dog will be neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, de-flead and wormed.  The cost of a female neuter alone can be nearly £100, so your donation will save you money compared to doing these things yourself at your vets.  Our prices are in line with all other dog charities, and enable us to carry on helping dogs in need. 

If you are interested in one of our dogs, you can either contact our office (01522 544862 weekday mornings, or ring Panton Kennels, near Wragby, where all our dogs are cared for (01673 858622) - open 9-5pm each day, closed 1-2pm for lunch.  An appointment will be made for you to meet the dogs at the kennels, and if there is one you want to rehome, a home visit will be arranged.   

A home visit is an informal visit by a volunteer, lasting around 20 minutes.  This is just for us to check you have a home / family that is appropriate for your chosen dog (you don't live in a top floor flat with no garden, for example, or have 5 young children but want a dog that is very large and very boisterous!), and you have thought about the committment you are making, including the costs of dog ownership.

You will then be contacted by us about taking your doggy home.

RSPCA Lincolnshire Mid & Lincoln branch takes dogs in from members of the public who are no longer able to care for their dog. There may be a specific reason why the dog has become unsuitable but usually it is through no fault of its own. We do not take in strays. Therefore we will have some history on each dog.  Rescue and re-homed dogs may not be fully adjusted to family life or may have experienced mistreatment. They will take a few weeks to settle and you will see change in the dog over a long period of time (up to 6 months). Taking on a rescue dog takes dedication and perseverence.

A dog is for life. Not just for the holidays, not just when the weather is good, not just when you have time on your hands. A DOG IS FOR LIFE. You should consider the following points before adopting a dog:

Can you look after the dog for possibly the next 15 years (depending on the age of the dog)?
Can you afford £6-£10 a week on dog food?
Can you afford possible additional veterinary treatment?
Can you afford to board your dog when you go on holiday or have someone else look after them for you?
Can you give a dog access to a safe garden or somewhere outside?
Can you take a dog for regular walks EVERYDAY?
Can you be at home for much of the day for dogs?
Can you put up with your dog possibly damaging your furniture?

If you are unsure as to whether you can offer a dog a home, please contact our office for a chat - we can offer you advice so that you can make the right choice for you and your family (01522 544862, weekday mornings).

Cats and Kitten           £40

If Boostered               £80

All our cats are neutered, de-flead and wormed before being rehomed.  We also try to microchip them.

For boostered cats / kittens, we are asking for a reimbursement for these 2 jabs of £40.  Vets in Lincoln typically charge between £45-£60 for these jabs, so it could represent a significant saving for you.  It also has the advantages of your cat being protected as soon as you take him/her home, and a visit to the vet for jabs not required whilst your cat is first settling in which should remove some of the risk of stress to your new pet.  You will be given a completed Booster Card from the vet to formally record the fact that your cat will be covered for a full year.

If you are interested in rehoming one of our cats, please call Karen (01522 889372) to arrange an appointment to meet the cats (or the specific one you are interested in). A home visit is then carried out as described above. 

Rabbits - £30 per pair / £20 single

We only rehome in pairs, single if bunny does not like others, or you are bonding with existing rabbit (not with guinea pigs).

All our rabbits are neutered, myxi vaccinated and microchipped before being rehomed.  We usually have babies waiting for home, and these cost around £25 each for a single rabbit from a pet shop. 

As with all rescue animals, rabbits need your time and your committment to giving them a happy life (possible up to 8 years).

Please contact Dawn, volunteer bunny foster mum, if you are interested in rehoming a rabbit - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Guinea Pigs - £15 per pair / £10 per single

We do not home piggies to be kept on their own, unless they do not like other pigs. 

Guinea pigs can also live up to 8 years, and are kept in pairs or groups of females, and paired males (not with rabbits). 

Please contact Lisa, volunteer guinea pig fosterer, if you are interested in rehoming a guinea pig - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We also get other animals into our care (chinchillas / mice / hamsters / gerbils / tortoises / fish...........) and so please rescue instead of buying from people and businesses who use animals to make money.

If you are not in a position to adopt any of the animals that you see on the Website, please consider sponsoring one? Maybe one of the long termers or one who has a medical condition. This will save some of our funds and you will be able to get an update from the Foster Mum who is looking after the animal you choose to support.