Adopt a pet: Wanted: Mouse house for a house mouse - or two

Marshmallow is on the lookout for a new home. Picture / Carolyn Elliott

Marshmallow and Maisi are the only mice in residence at the SPCA's Mangere Animal Village.

Marshmallow is black, Maisi is white, and they were surrendered to the SPCA on December 23 by their owner, who no longer had time to look after them.

Both are female adults, but the SPCA does not know how old they are.

Auckland SPCA chief executive Bob Kerridge says it's not very often the SPCA has mice.

The mice are not intimidated by cats or dogs with whom they share the area behind the SPCA reception desk.

The mice remain in their cage, but don't appear to be stressed at having the other animals around.

These mice are very friendly and playful and need a home.

* Each day over the holiday period the Herald is featuring a pet that needs an owner. To help, call the SPCA on (09) 256-7300.

* The tabby cat featured in yesterday's column has been adopted by a Bayswater man.