Our Branch proactively supports the neutering of feral cats and community cats on the basis that prevention of out of control breeding is both the best welfare option and most cost effective solution to preventing longer term suffering of such animals. Trap-Neuter-Return, or “TNR,” is now considered the most humane […]
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Advice for when your cat goes missing.
Advice for when your dog goes missing.
Passive smoking is damaging our pets’ health as well.
Keeping cats and dogs secure; • During firework seasons, walk dogs during daylight hours and keep cats and dogs indoors when fireworks are likely to be set off. • At nightfall, close all windows and curtains, and put on music to mask and muffle the sound of fireworks. • If […]
Rabbits – The Facts Here are some vital points that we ask you read before considering adding a rabbit to your home, or even if you have the pleasure of owning one already. Rabbits are highly intelligent creatures and are such rewarding pets if cared for properly. There is information widely available on […]
If you need to rehome your rabbit (or small furries) then we strongly advise not to advertise on the internet or shop windows for free as they could land up in a bad home with inadequate accommodation.
Do not rehome your cats to anyone you don’t know as many land up in bad homes.
If you are thinking of rehoming your dog here is some important advice and information.
Cats are extraordinarily fussy and tend to go to the toilet outdoors in relatively open and unused areas. Unless they are spraying or marking (deliberately leaving their scent as a territorial marking for other cats), cats carefully cover their waste and move on. Asking cats to use a litter tray […]
Toys cover a range of different items including balls, ropes, pulls, tug toys and soft toys. This range reflects the variation in behaviour and needs between individual dogs. Some dogs will benefit from toys which they can carry, e.g. soft toys, others will benefit from those which provide mental stimulation, […]
RSPCA policy is to recommend owners don’t use choke chains as they’re painful and potentially dangerous to dogs. Some have had neck vertebrae damaged as a result of owners pulling hard on the lead. A Family has Lost their GSD dog after he’d been left outside (not for long apparently) […]
An important message using footage of dogs we’ve rehomed made by Dan who fostered Buster-the star of the show!
SOME PEOPLE LOOK FOR FREE OR CHEAP DOGS FOR USE IN DOGFIGHTING – THEY USE ANY BREED, ANY AGE!
Home for Life is a free service, giving pet owners peace of mind. It means we’ll do all we can to find a new, loving home for your pet/s if you should pass away. Too many cats and dogs are left homeless after their owners die. Now you can ensure […]
‘Staffies Don’t Make Good Pets’.What A Load Of Bull! Please don’t ignore our Staffordshire Bull Terriers-watch this Stop the Staffy Status Cycle video! RSPCA releases chart of most popular & unpopular breeds and urges people to rehome a Staffie The Staffordshire bull terrier has become the most unwanted dog in England and […]
The RSPCA rehomes thousands of unwanted dogs and puppies every year. Neutering is a good way to help solve this problem. What is neutering? Neutering or ‘spaying’ a female animal involves removing the womb and ovaries (an ovaro-hysterectomy). Males are castrated – the testicles are removed. Both operations are straightforward -they […]
As of 6 April 2007, the Animal Welfare Act 2006 came into force and overhauled the pet abuse laws in England and Wales for the first time in 94 years. It will bring in tougher penalties for neglect and cruelty including fines of up to £20,000, a maximum jail term of 51 weeks and a […]
Winter weather advice – the RSPCA is urging the public to do their bit to help keep animals of all kinds happy and healthy. RSPCA inspectors are also bracing themselves for a busy period as animals cope with the freezing conditions. RSPCA inspector Tony Woodley said: “Winter weather can spell trouble […]
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