Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Charity operating in England and Wales

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a charity operating in England and Wales that promotes animal welfare. In 2017, the RSPCA investigated 141,760 cruelty complaints and secured 1,492 convictions. The charity also rescued and collected 114,584 animals, carried out 222,664 microchippings and rehomed 44,611 animals. Founded in 1824, it is the oldest and largest animal welfare organisation in the world and is one of the largest charities in the UK. The organisation also does international outreach work across Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Timelapse of wildlife enjoying feeding stations after January bushfires Motion-activated cameras capture wildlife feeding at some of the 62 stations across the island in Australia Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

Meet Britain's 'loneliest dog' Terrier cross Diefer has been dubbed 'Britain's loneliest dog' after spending 438 days and counting awaiting adoption at an RSPCA shelter in Sheffield. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published 3 weeks ago

Badger rescued after being stuck 6ft down flooded drain An RSPCA officer came to the rescue of a badger that found herself stuck at the bottom of a flooded drain. RSPCA animal collection officer John Greaves was called to a property in Bradford after a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published on February 14, 2020

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Jolyon Maugham will not be prosecuted for killing fox with baseball bat while wearing kimono, RSPCA says The RSPCA has said it will not prosecute anti-Brexit campaigner and prominent barrister Jolyon Maugham over his Boxing Day admission on Twitter that he killed a fox with a baseball bat. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
RSPCA worker rescues trapped deer using washing-up liquid 'It was quicker than washing the dinner pots and so much more rewarding' Independent - Published on March 2, 2020
Mystery as second pillowcase of snakes found outside fire station 'It would have been very stressful for the snakes,' says RSPCA inspector Independent - Published on February 17, 2020

Pythons dumped in Buzz Lightyear pillowcase in Sunderland The RSPCA is investigating after 13 snakes were discovered next to a bin in Sunderland. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020
Get over 'fear' of chlorinated chicken, US tells UK, as RSPCA warns eggs from battery hens may return to supermarkets 'This is not a food safety issue, it's an animal welfare issue', charity says Independent - Published on January 30, 2020
RSCPA Assured probe Hoads Farm after 'shocking' video RSPCA has "serious concerns" over the apparent state of birds shown in a video released by activists. BBC News - Published on January 27, 2020

Cat who broke into prison rescued by RSPCA Inmates shocked as pet scales 25-foot fence and walks along razor wire Independent - Published on January 3, 2020
Dog left in Blackpool church with note set to be rehomed The RSPCA said Cracker "won't have to wait long to find a wonderful new family". BBC News - Published on January 3, 2020
Christmas rescues: RSPCA helps stuck deer and sick seal More than 7,000 animals in need of help were reported to the RSPCA over Christmas. BBC News - Published on December 31, 2019
RSPCA investigating after prominent lawyer admits clubbing fox to death Jolyon Maugham said he was wearing wife's satin kimono when he beat animal to death with baseball bat Independent - Published on December 27, 2019

RSPCA looks into lawyer Jolyon Maugham's claim he killed fox with baseball bat The charity says it is aware of Jolyon Maugham's "distressing" claim, which was posted on Twitter. BBC News - Published on December 26, 2019
Prominent lawyer sparks backlash with tweet about 'killing fox with baseball bat' RSPCA calls for people to report 'distressing incident' revealed by Jolyon Maugham Independent - Published on December 26, 2019
New homes for puppies left to die in Gorefield barn The cockapoo pups needed "round-the-clock" care before they were ready to be rehomed, the RSPCA says. BBC News - Published on December 16, 2019	RSPCA: Rescued pony stars in charity's advert A miniature Shetland pony that was found abandoned in a field is the star of the RSPCA Christmas advert. BBC News - Published on December 12, 2019
Newark charity shop 'unsafe' as car crashes into it The driver ran away from the scene of crash at the RSPCA charity shop in Nottinghamshire. BBC News - Published on December 7, 2019	CCTV shows moment man kicks cat in street in Audenshaw The RSPCA appealed for help to trace the man and urged anyone with information to come forward. BBC News - Published on December 2, 2019
RSPCA appeal over 'sexually abused' kitten in Nottingham Benny the kitten suffered "severe damage" during the "horrific ordeal" in Nottingham, the RSPCA says. BBC News - Published on November 26, 2019	RSPCA forensic testing kit leads to Nantwich dog owner's conviction The RSPCA's first bone marrow test proved a man stabbed then drowned his dog in a canal. BBC News - Published on November 20, 2019
101 dachshunds recovered after illegal dog breeding crackdown Dogs now in RSPCA care amid ongoing investigation Independent - Published on November 18, 2019	Horse found impaled on fence 'after it was scared by fireworks' 'It's so sad to think how frightened he must have been and then in so much distress,' RSPCA worker says Independent - Published on November 5, 2019
Man filmed laughing and slapping dog across face Owner 'may be completely unaware' of incident, RSPCA inspector says Independent - Published on October 29, 2019	Seal found stuck in plastic waste on Norfolk beach The RSPCA says the young female is unlikely to have survived long with the object stuck on her neck. BBC News - Published on October 24, 2019
New home plea for 'overlooked' RSPCA rescue dog Staffie Faith was found dodging traffic in Bath in 2017 and has been in kennels ever since. BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019	Boa constrictor stuck in fence in Hull freed by RSPCA The 5ft-long snake was "quite wide" and "wedged" in tight, his rescuer from the RSPCA said. BBC News - Published on September 3, 2019
Dozens offer one-eyed French bulldog Ugly Betty new home More than 30 people contact the RSPCA overnight to adopt the "affectionately named" Ugly Betty. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2019	Box of snakes dumped outside Frome vets The RSPCA said it was "lucky" the nine corn snakes "were found when they were". BBC News - Published on August 18, 2019
Puppy 'dumped in blood-soaked freezer' at Brenzett puppy farm Mark Burgess is found guilty of animal cruelty after his property was raided by the RSPCA. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2019	RSPCA hunt hooded man who dumped bag of tiny kittens in pub toilets 'It was touch-and-go as to whether they would survive' Independent - Published on August 13, 2019
Seal pup on Norfolk Coast drowned after people pushed it into sea The RSPCA says people thought they were helping the seal pup by putting it back in the water. BBC News - Published on August 6, 2019	Stray 5ft python found at Islington house round boiler The 5ft long brown and gold snake is being cared for by the RSPCA at its hospital in Putney. BBC News - Published on July 31, 2019
RSPCA seize 65 dogs from van and house on Isle of Wight The animals welfare charity says it is grateful to those who report suspected animal suffering to them. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2019	Latitude Festival: RSPCA critical of pink sheep tradition as pressure grows The RSPCA and Peta have added to criticism of the "cruel" tradition at Latitude Festival in Suffolk. BBC News - Published on July 22, 2019
RSPCA recognises hedgehog rescuers who took on developer Kyra Barboutis and Sophie Smith, both 13, encouraged a housing developer to rethink hedgerow netting. BBC News - Published on July 21, 2019	Sea litter causes 'horrific injury' to Norfolk seal The grey seal suffered a 2.5cm wound and the rope was removed by a vet, the RSPCA says. BBC News - Published on July 20, 2019
Meerkats spotted running around Essex seafront after man breaks into Southend wildlife centre It took a team of employees, police officers, PCSOs and RSPCA representatives to return the animals Independent - Published on July 14, 2019	'Terrified' woman finds snake in Marlow kitchen drawer The RSPCA says corn snakes are "talented escape artists" but harmless. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2019
Snake found 'abandoned' in Middlesbrough McDonald's The RSPCA warns of exotic pets being dumped after the corn snake is discovered in a plastic pot. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2019	Man filmed attacking horse in playing field in Nottinghamshire The RSPCA confirmed it was investigating the footage of the attack, filmed in Nottinghamshire. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2019
Cat shot with crossbow arrow in 'sickening' attack 'It's a miracle that no serious damage was done,' says RSPCA Independent - Published on June 5, 2019	Swan strangled by woman in park A walker called police and the RSPCA to say the bird was being attacked by a woman BBC News - Published on June 5, 2019
Woman strangles swan to death sparking RSPCA investigation Charity condemns 'unnecessary, tragic death' after woman spotted straddling swan and wringing its neck Independent - Published on June 4, 2019