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Kestrels, dachshunds, ferrets, terrapins and bunnies have all come together in the JSPCA's special version of the '12 Days of Christmas'... fur animal lovers only!
The animal shelter's current residents have lent a paw and claw to help JSPCA staff recreate the festive song in their own purrrfectly barking way - and maybe find a home along the way.
If you think you can offer a loving home to them, get in touch with the JSPCA, which Express is delighted to announce is its chosen charity for 2019...
On the first day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me a kestrel hovering.
Betty has been in the shelter's care for a few months and St John’s Manor has been helping staff look after her.
On the second day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
Milo & Maxwell are two of the shelter's residents.
On the third day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
The JSPCA says: "Our Christmas would be made if we could find a home for this cheeky trio: Cheech, Chong & Klaus."
On the fourth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
If you also think that 'A house is not a home without a hamster,' maybe you could offer Buddy, Lemiwinks, Azazel or Fox a new home?
On the fifth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
More info about Soul, Ian, Pumba, Chelsea & Freddy Purrcury on the JSPCA's rehoming page.
On the sixth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
Those yappy furry residents are currently being cared for at the shelter.
On the seventh day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
This crew will get to spread their wings in the wild in the New Year.
On the eighth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me eight terrapins swimming, seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
Stripey, Lumpy, Shady, Sunny, Boris, Brian, Tommy and Beasty are all looking for their permanent home.
On the ninth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me nine staff singing, eight terrapins swimming, seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
The JSPCA said: "This is some of our amazing team who care for the animals day in and day out."
On the tenth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me ten Guinea pigs squealing, nine staff singing, eight terrapins swimming, seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
Ginger and Cornelius are currently looking for separate forever homes. "Guinea pigs are like potato chips, you can't have just one!," says the staff at JSPCA.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me 11 ducklings waddling, ten Guinea pigs squealing, nine staff singing, eight terrapins swimming, seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
This large group was in the JSPCA's care over the summer.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, the JSPCA gave to me 12 rabbits jumping, 11 ducklings waddling, ten Guinea pigs squealing, nine staff singing, eight terrapins swimming, seven pigeons crewing, six dogs barking, five cats purring, four hamsters chewing, three ferrets frolicking, two Daschunds yapping and a kestrel hovering.
Louie, Loki, Dasher, Dancer, Flopsy, Muffin, Wanda, Natasha, Peaches, Mia, Lola, Patchy and six other rabbits are currently at the shelter.
Can you offer any loving home? After all, everyone needs a friend who is all ears!
The JSPCA is Express's chosen charity for 2019. You can donate to the organisation's 'Save our Shelter (SOS)' campaign by clicking here.
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