RSPCA WA 12 Strays of Christmas 2023: Call for community to adopt animals in need of homes

With a combined total of 1078 days in care, RSPCA WA has selected its 12 Strays of Christmas for 2023.

Every year, the animal welfare organisation highlights the plight of a dozen animals who have either been waiting a long time for adoption or are the type of pet that is traditionally a bit harder to re-home.

Four dogs, four cats, a guinea pig, a rabbit, a duck, and a rooster have made this year’s list and all they want for Christmas is a loving home.

RSPCA WA shelter co-ordinator Richelle Beswick said it was always hard to see animals overlooked but it hit a little harder at Christmas time.

“It’s the time of year when we feel like everyone should have a shot at love and somewhere to belong; we want that for the animals too,” Ms Beswick said.

“Take Rhonda for instance. She is a firm staff favourite with her gentle ways and intelligent eyes, but she’s been here since mid-July, waiting nearly six months for someone to choose her.

“Then there’s Rocky the rooster and his bevy of beauties. We know roosters are difficult to re-home because of restrictions in suburbia, so we’re really hoping a kindhearted person on a bigger property will see this and give this handsome man and his girlfriends a chance.

“It’s so sad to come to work every day and see the same animals here. Our wish would be to see all our long-termers in a loving home for Christmas.”