Question: What do you get if you cross a one-eyed dog called Sasha, ferret brothers Bilbo and Frodo, Snowflake the inquisitive hamster and a homeless rabbit called Van the Man? Answer: Five hairy hopefuls in desperate need of a new home. According to the Scottish Pet Awards 45% of households north of the border have at least one pet, increasing to 53% if those households have children. However, last year the SSPCA also had to rehome almost 4000 animals whose owners could no longer look after them.
We’ve spoken to rehoming centres in Aberdeen and Inverness looking after abandoned and no-longer wanted pets. From a giant wandering rabbit to a German Shepherd who’s lost her confidence – could you provide a forever home for these forsaken fur babies? Scared Sasha’s looking for a family to love Meet Sasha the six-year-old German Shepherd, looking for a new family. Previously well looked after for the first part of her life, her humans no longer had time for her.
Currently being cared for by , Sasha came to the Seaton centre with an infection which caused her to lose her eye. “And with it she lost her confidence,” said Bronwyn Taggart, team leader. “She’s a beautiful dog, who loves humans more than animals so would be very good company for someone.
” Like all divas, Sasha reserves the right to be high-maintenance. For not only can she be a bit fussy with food, she’s also suffered previous health issues. “She’s had some mammary glands removed.
The human equival.