A FURRY friend is looking for a family to give him a new home.

Blizzard the guinea pig is searching for a new home after being signed over from his previous owner due to being overrun with several same-household piggies.

He is both blind and deaf, and missing his bottom teeth, so is waiting at Danaher Animal Home for a unique home to take him in.

Rebecca Alber from Danaher said: “It soon became clear that Blizzard was not your average guinea pig.

“This sweet lad, unfortunately, has some health problems which have been caused by his genetics due to his colouring, known as ‘lethal white’.

“Blizzard is completely blind and deaf, and also has no bottom incisors which mean his top incisors will need regular burring down to prevent them from overgrowing and hurting him or preventing him from being able to feed.”

‘Lethal white’ guinea pigs are genetically compromised and usually have serious health issues and can have shorter life spans.

Adopters should consider the financial commitment of their needs and the lifelong care they will need.

These guinea pigs may also need a single-level cage with a fixed layout to help them navigate.

They will also need regular dental and vet exams and it’s important to monitor their weight closely.

Rebecca added: “Thankfully, Blizzard’s health issues don’t seem to affect him or his quality of life too much as he was born this way and it’s all he’s ever known.

“He manoeuvres around his enclosure well, by feeling his way, and only occasionally bumps into things.

“He doesn’t panic though and just heads off in a different direction!

“We’d love to find Blizzard a loving new home with owners who understand his health conditions and can ensure that he has a wonderful life, however long he has left.

“It’d be amazing to find him a girlfriend or a bestie who can nurture him and be his eyes and ears.”

Blizzard is just one of thousands of animals the RSPCA has rescued this winter.

The charity is urging the public to join the rescue this Christmas and help our frontline rescuers be there for more animals in need.

To find out more about Blizzard, visit the Danaher website or contact the team by emailing reception@danaheranimalhome.org.uk.