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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Coronavirus: RSPCA fears a surge of pet abandonmentsCharity hopes rise in home-working will enable more people to bond with their animals.BBC News - Published | |
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RSPCA called to plastic parrot's 'sore eyes' in PrestonThe RSPCA inspector says she looked in the cage and saw a pair of solar-powered eyes staring back.BBC News - Published | |
Coventry cat shot with crossbow 'lucky to be alive'The arrow missed all of Shearer's vital organs by millimetres, the RSPCA says.BBC News - Published | |
Baby deer 'close to death' saved by firefighters tackling major blazeFawn had collapsed and stopped breathing so needed oxygen, RSPCA saidIndependent - Published | |
People should think twice before getting pets during lockdown, animal charities warnPotential owners 'need to think about their lifestyle when things are back to normal', RSPCA saysIndependent - Published | |
Jolyon Maugham will not be prosecuted for killing fox with baseball bat while wearing kimono, RSPCA saysThe 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 | |
RSPCA worker rescues trapped deer using washing-up liquid'It was quicker than washing the dinner pots and so much more rewarding'Independent - Published | |
Mystery as second pillowcase of snakes found outside fire station'It would have been very stressful for the snakes,' says RSPCA inspectorIndependent - Published | Pythons dumped in Buzz Lightyear pillowcase in SunderlandThe RSPCA is investigating after 13 snakes were discovered next to a bin in Sunderland.BBC News - Published |
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 saysIndependent - Published | RSCPA Assured probe Hoads Farm after 'shocking' videoRSPCA has "serious concerns" over the apparent state of birds shown in a video released by activists.BBC News - Published |
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Christmas rescues: RSPCA helps stuck deer and sick sealMore than 7,000 animals in need of help were reported to the RSPCA over Christmas.BBC News - Published | RSPCA investigating after prominent lawyer admits clubbing fox to deathJolyon Maugham said he was wearing wife's satin kimono when he beat animal to death with baseball batIndependent - Published |
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New homes for puppies left to die in Gorefield barnThe cockapoo pups needed "round-the-clock" care before they were ready to be rehomed, the RSPCA says.BBC News - Published | RSPCA: Rescued pony stars in charity's advertA miniature Shetland pony that was found abandoned in a field is the star of the RSPCA Christmas advert.BBC News - Published |
Newark charity shop 'unsafe' as car crashes into itThe driver ran away from the scene of crash at the RSPCA charity shop in Nottinghamshire.BBC News - Published | CCTV shows moment man kicks cat in street in AudenshawThe RSPCA appealed for help to trace the man and urged anyone with information to come forward.BBC News - Published |
RSPCA appeal over 'sexually abused' kitten in NottinghamBenny the kitten suffered "severe damage" during the "horrific ordeal" in Nottingham, the RSPCA says.BBC News - Published | RSPCA forensic testing kit leads to Nantwich dog owner's convictionThe RSPCA's first bone marrow test proved a man stabbed then drowned his dog in a canal.BBC News - Published |
101 dachshunds recovered after illegal dog breeding crackdownDogs now in RSPCA care amid ongoing investigationIndependent - Published | 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 saysIndependent - Published |
Man filmed laughing and slapping dog across faceOwner 'may be completely unaware' of incident, RSPCA inspector saysIndependent - Published | Seal found stuck in plastic waste on Norfolk beachThe RSPCA says the young female is unlikely to have survived long with the object stuck on her neck.BBC News - Published |
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Dozens offer one-eyed French bulldog Ugly Betty new homeMore than 30 people contact the RSPCA overnight to adopt the "affectionately named" Ugly Betty.BBC News - Published | Box of snakes dumped outside Frome vetsThe RSPCA said it was "lucky" the nine corn snakes "were found when they were".BBC News - Published |
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Meerkats spotted running around Essex seafront after man breaks into Southend wildlife centreIt took a team of employees, police officers, PCSOs and RSPCA representatives to return the animalsIndependent - Published | 'Terrified' woman finds snake in Marlow kitchen drawerThe RSPCA says corn snakes are "talented escape artists" but harmless.BBC News - Published |
Snake found 'abandoned' in Middlesbrough McDonald'sThe RSPCA warns of exotic pets being dumped after the corn snake is discovered in a plastic pot.BBC News - Published | Man filmed attacking horse in playing field in NottinghamshireThe RSPCA confirmed it was investigating the footage of the attack, filmed in Nottinghamshire.BBC News - Published |
Cat shot with crossbow arrow in 'sickening' attack'It's a miracle that no serious damage was done,' says RSPCAIndependent - Published | Swan strangled by woman in park A walker called police and the RSPCA to say the bird was being attacked by a womanBBC News - Published |
