1/18Patches is an eight-week-old boy who was picked up by the RSPCA team with his sibling as orphaned, lost kittens. He’s desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, worm and flea treated and $245 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
Cute photos: 12 pets to adopt this Xmas
From cute cats and adorable puppies to rare critters that require a special licence to own, these are the RSPCA’s 12 strays of Christmas.
2/18Slippy is a 10-week-old Kelpie cross looking to wiggle her way into your heart. She was surrendered to the RSPCA with her mum and four siblings. Slippy knows how to sit for treats already and adores playtime, cuddle and her toys. She’s desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, worm and flea treated and $650 to adopt which includes a course of puppy classes with RSPCA School for Pets. Picture: Zak Simmonds
3/18Tux is a magpie goose almost ready to find a new home. With striking features, Tux is a unique goose who would love space to roam with some feathery friends. He is $15 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
4/18Tux is a magpie goose almost ready to find a new home. With striking features, Tux is a unique goose who would love space to roam with some feathery friends. He is $15 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
5/18Torah is a Brisbane short necked turtle. She’s a young turtle and turtles can live for decades! They are unique companions to have as pets. To adopt Torah, you’ll need to hold a recreational wildlife license. Torah is $50 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
6/18Belladonna is a five-year-old domestic medium hair cat who has been waiting since September for her new family. She loves to chill out at home and watch the day go by, but also enjoys playtime with her favourite wand toy. She’d like to be your one-and-only feline companion. Belladonna is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, worm and flea treated and $165 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
7/18Weis Bar is an adult Bar mallard duck, hoping to find some feathery companions and a nice pond to paddle in. He is $15 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
8/18Miley is a five-month-old Maremma cross Anatolian Shepherd. Being a youngster she’s an active, playful and affectionate girl. She’s desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, worm and flea treated and $562 to adopt with a Foundation Training Class at RSPCA School for Pets. Picture: Zak Simmonds
9/18one-year-old American Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. She’s a bundle of fun who is always happy to see you, loves her toys and couch cuddle time. She might even make a great companion for a social, calm male dog if you have one already. She’s desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, worm and flea treated and $350 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
10/18Slippy is a 10-week-old Kelpie cross looking to wiggle her way into your heart. She was surrendered to the RSPCA with her mum and four siblings. Slippy knows how to sit for treats already and adores playtime, cuddle and her toys. She’s desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, worm and flea treated and $650 to adopt which includes a course of puppy classes with RSPCA School for Pets. Picture: Zak Simmonds
11/18Tux is a magpie goose almost ready to find a new home. With striking features, Tux is a unique goose who would love space to roam with some feathery friends. He is $15 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
12/18Weis Bar is an adult Bar mallard duck, hoping to find some feathery companions and a nice pond to paddle in. He is $15 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
13/18Miley is a five-month-old Maremma cross Anatolian Shepherd. Being a youngster she’s an active, playful and affectionate girl. She’s desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, worm and flea treated and $562 to adopt with a Foundation Training Class at RSPCA School for Pets. Picture: Zak Simmonds
14/18Pavlova the Darwin carpet python is almost ready to find his new family. He is quite unique in that he is an albino python. To adopt Pavlova you’ll need to hold a recreational wildlife license. No adoption fee has been set just yet. Picture: Zak Simmonds
15/18Marshall Lee is a small companion of the rat variety looking for a family to call his own. Rats are social and inquisitive creatures to own as pets. Marshall Lee is $10 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
16/18Leela is a young guinea pig looking for a family with another female guinea pig friend. The RSPCA currently has over 70 guinea pigs looking for a new home! Leela is $50 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
17/18Kabluey is a two-year-old blue tongue lizard. Friendly and unique to own as pets, you’ll need to hold a recreational wildlife license to adopt Kabluey. Kabluey is $75 to adopt. Picture: Zak Simmonds
18/18Pavlova the Darwin carpet python is almost ready to find his new family. He is quite unique in that he is an albino python. To adopt Pavlova you’ll need to hold a recreational wildlife license. No adoption fee has been set just yet. Picture: Zak Simmonds
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