Small Animals

Thank you for choosing to adopt a small animal from the DPSCA. We have rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, reptiles, birds and others available at any one time. Please make sure to do your research on how to care for a small animal before considering adopting.

They require proper housing, bedding, food, enrichment, exercise and vet visits. Small animals are not just pets for young children to look after, all the family must be on board to look after and care for any new pet coming into the home. We have seen too many being abandoned so please make sure that you are in a position to look after them and provide them with everything they need.

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Pandora

  • Mixed
  • Female
  • 2 Years old
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Greystones

  • Male
  • 2 Years old
Suitability: All ages
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Seamus

  • Lionhead Cross
  • Male
  • 9 Years old
Suitability: All ages
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Pinny & Ginny

  • Guinea Pigs
  • Females
Suitability: All ages
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Mo & Walter (Reserved)

  • Dumbo & Top Ear Fancy Rats
  • Males
  • 1.5 Years old
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Burger Bun

  • Lop Cross
  • Male
  • 4+ old
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Peanut Butter

  • Mongolian Gerbil
  • Male
  • 3 Years old
Suitability: All ages

Small Animals adoption process

Small Animals adoption process

  • Do your research
    Do research on the necessary care, housing and habitat (taking into account the correct cage/enclosure size required) on the type of small animal that you are interested in adopting; rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, birds, reptiles etc, to make sure they are the right pet for you and your lifestyle.
  • Register your interest
    Register your interest in a small animal on our website by filling out the form at the bottom of their profile.
  • Discuss application
    An adoption consultant from the Small Animal Team will send you an email within a week of receiving your application.
  • Adoption day

    Once you have been approved to adopt a pet, an appointment will be made for you to come to the shelter to complete your adoption and take your new family member home with you.

  • Adoption fees

    The adoption fee is paid in full on your adoption day.

    Rabbit – €60
    Guinea Pig – €35
    Ferret – €50
    Birds and reptiles depend on circumstance.

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