SSPCA’s Balmore animal rescue and rehoming centre full
THE SSPCA rescue centre at Balmore in Caithness is now full to capacity, it has emerged.
The charity has appealed for local animal lovers who are thinking about getting a new pet to spare a thought for those which are unwanted, abandoned and neglected in its care.
Centre manager Jimmy Gunn said: "Our centre is absolutely full at the moment and we are desperate to find all of the animals loving, new homes. We want to remind people that buying a new pet from a breeder or pet shop is not the only option.
"Many of our animals have had a tough start in life and deserve to be given a second chance. The Scottish SPCA never puts a healthy animal to sleep so all the animals in our centre will stay with us until we find them a new home."
The centre, near Thurso, is open daily between 10am and 4pm.
One of the animals in need of a new home is Badger – a grey and white hound cross.
Despite his age, Badger still has lots of energy and loves going for walks and playing. He is best suited to an adult-only home where he will be the only pet.