RSPCA WA is asking for help to care for abandoned and abused animals this Christmas.

On Friday, as part of his role as WA ambassador, Elliot Yeo had the opportunity to meet the three young pups who will spend their first Christmas in RSPCA's care. 

Five week old puppies Nigel, Crush and Darla, are in search of their forever homes after being surrender to the animal welfare charity.

The cost-of-living and housing crises have hit RSPCA hard with nearly 300 animals currently in care.

“I am proud to be an ambassador for RSPCA, it is important to raise awareness for such a heartwarming cause. I would really encourage people to consider adopting an animal or donating to RSPCA WA if they are able to," said Yeo.

RSPCA CEO, Ben Cave, said a third of all pet surrender requests in the last six months have been because people can’t afford their pets anymore, or because they can’t find anywhere to live with them.

"We’ve had around 500 animals come in across each of the last few summers and I’m concerned with rising prices and a tight rental market we’ll see even more this year,’ Mr Cave said.

"Not only are more owners struggling, but our costs are rising too."

The charity is calling on animal lovers to become a guardian angel for RSPCA animals by making a donation this Christmas.

"Many animals come into care through our inspectors, which means they often have complex medical and behavioural challenges to overcome so they spend a lot of time in our care," Mr Cave said.

"Likewise, animals seized as part of a cruelty investigation stay in care until their court cases finalise which can take months, sometimes years. It’s a very expensive undertaking."

To become a Guardian Angel, and help protect animals from neglect and cruelty during Christmas, head to rspcawa.org.au.