Update on viral footage of cats
We'd like to reassure people that we're investigating and the cats are safe and in our care. We have been dealing with this since before the clip went viral online and we need to follow the proper legal process and not discuss due to UK GDPR laws.
🙌Join us in a round of appawse for animal hero
@AmazingPhil
who swooped to the rescue to save Steve! This poor pigeon had something bound round his foot so Phil trained Steve to get in a pet carrier so he could take him to the vet! Steve has now been reunited with his girlfriend
We've had lots of messages regarding an upsetting video of a cat and would like to reassure people we're aware of it. We will always look into any complaints made about animal welfare but we can't comment on individual matters for legal reasons.
Thank you for understanding.
🇦🇺 🧑🌾 🇬🇧 Appalling that the Government has deliberately avoided parliamentary scrutiny of its terrible trade deal with Australia. The UK Government vowed to be a global leader for animals but now farm welfare standards are likely to be sacrificed for this quick trade agreement
We urgently call on the British Horseracing Authority to review the circumstances of each of the sad deaths at Aintree, so that we never again exit a ‘festival of racing’ with three dead horses.
@ChrisGPackham
Hi Chris, thanks for getting in touch about the incident involving the poor horse at Cottesmore Hunt. It is really upsetting. We are actively looking into this at the moment and are urging members of the public with first hand info to get in touch too.
We’re heartbroken to hear the news that the wonderful Paul O’Grady has passed away. He was a shining light for animals with an inspirational passion and drive to help them. Our thoughts are with Paul’s loved ones, his many animals and our friends at
@Battersea_
💙
🐶😍 We're ecstatic to announce that Snoop, the gorgeous
#Staffie
abandoned by the roadside, has found a new home! He's living a life of luxury in his new Hertfordshire pad, which has a large garden and is surrounded by fields to run and play in! More here
@frogyuk
@HertsHuntSabs
@CottesmoreHunt
We are aware of this incident and monitoring social media. If you have firsthand information please report this incident to 03001234999.
We're aware of a situation regarding a fox, and would like to reassure people that we're investigating. Due to a very high volume of tweets, unfortunately we can't respond to every single one, and are unable to provide further comment right now. Thank you for your understanding
We are so disappointed that a French bulldog with a short muzzle and pinched nostrils was awarded Best in Breed at
#Crufts
yesterday.
We should not be celebrating these traits which can cause suffering. Join us in taking a stand against extreme breeding:
This French Bulldog - with no discernible nostrils and an almost concave face - won not just Best of Breed at Crufts today but also the Utility Group.
A terrible day for the breed. Am gutted.
🙌 We're absolutely thrilled to announce
@ChrisGPackham
as our new president!
Like us, Chris is ambitious about animal welfare and with the huge amount we wish to achieve by 2030 and beyond, his passion and expertise will help us get there🤝
Read more:
**Minnie update**
Magnificent Minnie is a fighter. This poor girl has been through some truly horrific abuse and to see her coming out of her shell and recovering has bought tears to our eyes. Minnie is currently playing with her toys and walking around which is a miracle! 🐱💙
@lisaajaynee1
@Protect_Wldlife
Thanks for tagging us - this has been reported and will be looked into. If you have further information regarding this please report to us on 0300 1234 999 - thanks
@weetabix
@HeinzUK
What the Shih Tzu is this 🙀 Obviously we adore our Heinz 57s - and we love chow-chowing down on Weetabix - but this looks like pretty woof to us 🤢 You must be barking mad!
We're deeply saddened and concerned to see the deaths of three horses, Forest Des Aigles, Crucial Role and Up for Review, at Aintree this year. The death of any horse is always one too many and it’s crucial steps are urgently taken to reduce the risk of these tragedies.
🙌 We are super pleased to hear that the UK Government has reconsidered its policy and announced an immediate licensing ban on the use of animals for testing chemicals used exclusively as cosmetic ingredients!💄
Read more on this update here:
Watch our brand new 2018 Christmas ad right here! 🎄 🎥 It was produced in-house by our excellent Broadcast team, with a helping paw from our rescue animals and staff members, including one of their voices! Find out more about
#KindnessAtChristmas
🐱🐱 💤 We're getting
#SnuggleSunday
vibes from new mum, Winnie, and her 6 floofy kittens! Mummy cat is only a year old and was found pregnant with a fractured leg too that should heal with plenty of rest. We are hoping that the kittens and mum will be ready for new homes soon 💖
A free trade deal is being signed with Australia which could allow lower welfare imports 🇦🇺🐑👩🌾 This would be a big mistake; animals, the public, and farmers deserve better. We'll now push for protection of our standards within the deal
#ActNowForAnimals
Very disappointing to hear the
#Crufts
commentary talking about exaggerated features like short faces and twisted tails in a positive light. These features can cause pain and suffering to animals and should not be celebrated
🐶 A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after feeding Cayan a diet of bananas, watermelon and salad leaves 😳 This diet was not sufficient and led to skeletal abnormalities 💔
🥣 Read our top tips for feeding your dog a healthy diet:
🐶🐾 15-year-old Roxy has sadly had little interest since coming into the care of our
#GreatAyton
branch 💔
Despite her grey chops, she's an active girl who has a spring in her paws! 🐕 Could you give her the pawfect retirement home? 🏡
#FindEachOther
:
🦔💔 This poor baby hedgehog tragically passed away after she was seen being kicked by four teenage boys in Ashington, Northumberland on 19th September 😢
The area is being checked for CCTV cameras, but please contact our appeals line on 0300 123 8018 if you have any info ☎️
Two men were sentenced today after a video of a cat being hit and kicked was shared on Snapchat and reported to us. The cats are doing well and will soon be in loving new homes. Read the full story and sentence handed down by the courts here:
@MissNiamh10
This is very sad to see 😢 We're a charity with no more powers than any member of public, and unfortunately this is not illegal. We want all animals treated with kindness and respect and would discourage people from painting animals for novelty purposes.
We are deeply saddened and extremely concerned to see two horses die today at the Cheltenham Festival- Born Patriot and Mindsmadeup. It is absolutely crucial that steps are taken to reduce the risk of these tragedies occurring.
It's finally here! Check out our 2018
#KindnessAtChristmas
video 🎄 🎥 It was created entirely in-house with our talented staff working their magic, including a staff member singing a cover of
@KingsOfLeon
's song, Use Somebody 👩🎤 Let us know what you think!
Snoop was discovered by a passerby after being abandoned by the roadside, and is recovering in our care. He's a super sweet boy who loves being around people, and as he's not yet available for rehoming, he's been enjoying some scrumptious snuggles with our animal centre staff😍🐶
From today. the use of snares or glue traps in Wales is illegal! 🙌🎉
Both have the potential to cause immeasurable suffering to animals. Too often, our officers have dealt with animals in severe pain and misery at the hands of these devices.
Today is a day to celebrate! 👏
🦔 This poor hedgehog was found with his legs tied together with tape, his spines cut and sprayed with paint in
#Holt
,
#Norfolk
on 15th July 😔
📞 If you have any info, please contact our appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
❌ Help us to
#CancelOutCruelty
:
⚠️🐱Mind the cat! This feline family were rescued from Moorgate station, luckily, they were all ok apart from a small cut on Mum's nose. Our Harmsworth Animal Hospital have called them cute underground inspired names, check them out here:
Some very welcome news this
#ChristmasEve
morning! We're extremely pleased to hear reports that the government will abandon the manifesto commitment for a free vote on the repeal of the Hunting Act.
#KeepTheBan
Eleven year old Toby came to us on Christmas Eve 2018 and has since become the loneliest cat in our care :( He would love a quiet home where he can relax and relish his retirement. Thanks to
@DailyMirror
for highlighting his hunt for a new home!
🦊💔 This poor fox cub had a piece of litter stuck around his neck for 3 weeks 😱 He was lethargic and dehydrated, but thankfully our animal rescuer took him to a wildlife centre to recover 🏥
🚮 Find out what to do if you see an animal injured by litter:
*INFO APPEAL*
A Cane Corso puppy was brought into a vet practice in
#Hendon
on 2nd August after being so badly beaten that he’d gone blind and couldn't stand 💔
If you have any info, please contact us on 0300 123 8018 ☎️
❌ Help us to
#CancelOutCruelty
:
🐶📺 We’re concerned about
@BBCThree
's commissioned 'Will My Puppies Make Me Rich?' programme as it could lead to dog welfare issues and glamorise breeding. Along with other welfare and vet organisations, we've written to the programme-makers and the BBC urging them to rethink.
We were called to the rescue after a kind person found 11 tiny pups dumped in a rubbish bag and left to die in Halifax. Our dedicated animal rescuers and animal centre staff are now hand-rearing these cuties, who are just days old 🐶👶 Drop a 💙 to wish them well as they grow up!
We’re very disappointed the Government may change its mind on banning imports of fur and foie gras. Both practices cause suffering and by allowing them to be imported the UK is complicit in these cruel trades.
Sign up to our emails to give animals a voice
🐶 😃 Bruce has brought us tears of happiness this
#WorldSmileDay
. He's well on the road to recovery, after he was beaten & set on fire. Thanks to the outstanding work of the vet, our fosterer & Bruce's determination, he's happy & enjoying life again
@CarlBovisNature
@asda
Thank you so much for tagging us in this, how heartbreaking! To report live birds entangled in or trapped behind netting, please contact our national helpline on 0300 1234 999. I have also forwarded this on to our dedicated wildlife team to look into further. Thank you!
We're deeply saddened and concerned to see the deaths of two horses, Houx Gris and The Long Mile over the three day Grand National Meeting this year. The death of any horse is always one too many and its crucial steps are urgently taken to reduce the risk of these tragedies.
We're deeply saddened and concerned after the death of Shallwehaveonemore today at the Cheltenham Festival in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. The death of any horse is always one too many and it's crucial that steps are urgently taken to reduce the risk of these tragedies.
⚠️ Upsetting images
👨⚖️ A man has been banned from keeping animals for 20 years as he failed to stop the suffering of his 12-week-old pup, Ocean, after illegal ear cropping surgery💔
She's now healing in her foster home💙
Support our campaign:
#FlopNotCrop
APPEAL FOR INFO: 'Minnie' was rescued from Bagshot Road,
#Woking
,
#Surrey
, with burns all over her body, maggots in her wounds, signs of sexual abuse and and a makeshift splint on her right leg. If you know anything, we urge you to call us on 0300 123 8018
🐶💔 Rudy was found in a crate in
#Oxfordshire
on May 4th with a heartbreaking note that read "Please feed and look after me. My owner is struggling to look after me"😢
If you're struggling to look after your pets, please know there is help available:
Marwari was rescued from
#Horsey
in
#Norfolk
, with a neck wound caused by the handles of a builders' bulk bag. After 3 months of rehabilitation by the dedicated RSPCA East Winch wildlife team, this stunning seal was released, with just a small necklace-shaped scar remaining 👏
Rosie was found collapsed in a ditch in
#NorthYorkshire
on Christmas Day. She was emaciated and had puncture wounds all over her body 😢
It was touch and go, but this brave girl has been nursed back to health by
@RSPCAYORK
and is now excited to go to her furever home 🐾
🥳 Join us in wishing
@DeborahMeaden
a very happy birthday!🎉 We want to thank you for using your voice to hep animals. We hope you have a furbulous day! 🐾💙
@noir_pearl
@HertsHuntSabs
@CottesmoreHunt
Hello, Thank you for flagging this with us. We are aware of this incident and monitoring social media. If you have firsthand information please call 03001234999.
Poor Skye was found with a broken jaw, ribs and leg, ten broken teeth, and a ruptured eye. This incredible girl has made an amazing recovery in our care. Her previous owner was recently jailed for 18 weeks and banned from keeping animals for life. Watch her transformation below!
@halloizzy
@domdyer70
We understand police are looking into this shocking incident. We'd urge anyone who has first-hand information about this to contact local police on 101 or our cruelty line on 0300 1234 999. Our phone lines are currently very busy so apologies if there's a delay getting through.
🐶🐾 Oliver was beaten so badly that he had neurological damage and partial blindness at just 12 weeks old 😢
After recovering in a loving foster home, he went to his new home this week! 🥰
#JoinTheRescue
and help us rescue more animals like Oliver.
➡️
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 5 years after he left his emaciated dog in a property for days without food. When we rescued poor Snoop with the police, he weighed 9kg less than he should have, but just look at him now 😻🥳 Read his story:
We have serious concerns about the welfare of animals on
#ImACelebrity
. We've raised our concerns over the years and never had a response - until the production company got in touch this year. We're disappointed that animals will still be used:
#ImACeleb
And thank you to everyone who's offered to foster or rehome gorgeous Snoop! He's currently safe and sound getting all the TLC he deserves, but we do have many, many other Staffies like him in need of furever homes
Thank you to everyone who has shared the
@RSPCA_official
appeal about the dog Snoop who was dumped on CCTV in Stoke-on-Trent. It has gone global and millions of people have viewed the footage. This is proof of the power of the media! Hopefully we will find the man responsible.
*BREAKING NEWS!*
The Government is publishing a new
#animalwelfare
bill to increase sentences for
#animalcruelty
and also recognise
#animalsentience
. Thank you to all our supporters and other organisations who fought to make this happen! 👏
🐶🐾 A Shar Pei was found abandoned after her owner tied her to a tree in
#Hull
and drove away 😔 Her microchip revealed that her name is Flower and she's 3 years old.
If you have any information, please contact 0300 123 8018 ☎️
🔗 Read the full story:
🌊🚑 Sir David was rescued in April, after being found emaciated and exhausted, with a frisbee trapped tightly around his neck. Thanks to your generous donations and support, and three months of rehabilitation at our RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre, he has today been released!
❓🚨 Do you recognise Sky? This 1-year-old English bull terrier was tragically removed from a canal in
#Greenford
, West London, with two barbell weights tied around her neck😔
☎️ Can you help? If you have any first-hand information please call our appeals line on 0300 123 8018.
Animals should be recognised as emotional beings. Parliament voted not to include
#animalsentience
in the EU (Withdrawal) Bill as they believe it is mentioned in the Animal Welfare Act - but it's not, and it doesn't cover every species. Help us fight:
🐾👏 Can we get a huge round of appaws for our wonderful vice-president, Sir Brian May, who received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today! 🎖️
Congratulations,
@DrBrianMay
! Thank you for everything you do to improve the lives of animals! 💙
We rescued 5
#GermanShepherd
puppies who were dumped in a field. They still have their eyes closed, and wouldn't have survived for long out there. The dedicated team at
@RSPCASun
have now taken up the difficult job of hand-rearing the one-week-old pups:
🐶👂 Connie had her ears cropped as a puppy and was sadly abandoned in a crate and about to be used for breeding💔
Fortunately, she's now a happy, loving girl who enjoys interaction & being handled🥰
➡️ Support our
#FlopNotCrop
campaign and take action:
It is heartbreaking to hear a fourth horse, Eclair Surf has died as a result of the Grand National meeting. The racing industry needs to urgently look at these deaths and share the findings.
@eilie49
Hi there, these substances are illegal and should not be sold in this country. Any similar advertisements aimed at the English market should be reported to Natural England (the regulator for these issues) on 0300 060 3900 or enquiries
@naturalengland
.org.uk.
Minnie came to us covered in burns, unable to stand, showing signs of sexual abuse. If her perpetrator is ever found, the maximum prison sentence would be 6 months. Help urge the UK and Welsh Governments to increase this to 5 years:
#AnimalsDeserveJustice
😱🐾 Barney was found living at a property where he hadn’t been exercised, socialised or groomed for 5 years. The total weight of his matted fur was a whopping 5kg! 🤯
After an incredible transformation, he's ready for a fresh start 💙
#FindEachOther
:
❗ 🙌 Huge mews! 🐾⚖
Today the House of Lords completed the Third and Final Reading for
#AnimalCrueltySentencing
and the Bill is now set to become law, after years of campaigning! It should reach Royal Assent this week - paws crossed, everyone 🤞
#AnimalsDeserveJustice
We rescued this poor vixen who was hanging by her tail with a bloody head from trying to free herself. She's lactating so we're urging people around Orchard Road,
#Watford
to call if they see her cubs so we can reunite them at the wildlife hospital
☎️0300 123 8018
Please share!
🐶🐾 Beautiful Bluey came into our care after her previous owners cruelly beat her and left her outside in appalling conditions 😢 Despite her rocky past, she is a sweet and loyal lady who is desperate for a second chance 🐾
🏡
#FindEachOther
today:
🐶🐾 Do you remember this beautiful lady? After spending over 700 days in the care of
@RSPCA_WHS
, Petra finally got her happy ending when her new owners travelled from the South of England to Warrington to adopt her! 🥰
Join us in wishing her well in her new home! 🏡💙
🐶 Pretty Petra has been in the care of
@RSPCA_WHS
for over 700 days and is yet to find her forever family💔
She’s looking for owners who are prepared to put in the work to gain her trust and show her that the world isn't so scary 🥺🌎
🏠
#FindEachOther
:
We're very distressed to hear of the death of Malinello at the Cheltenham Festival today. We believe that racehorses should have a good life on and off the track, and should never be exposed to unacceptable risk of injury or death. We will be discussing this incident with the BHA
🐱 Lonely Lola has been at our Southridge Animal Centre for over 520 days. Despite watching hundreds of other cats find new homes, she's still not been chosen 😥 This good natured girl loves string-stalking and playing with toys!
#FindEachOther
here:
We are devastated to tell you that Puzzle very sadly passed away in her sleep overnight 😢 We are dedicated to getting justice for her, so please continue to share this post and contact our appeals line on 0300 123 8018 with any first-hand information. Thank you 💙
A tiny terrier puppy was found squealing in distress in Burgoyne Road in
#Sunbury
on 5th April.
Due to where she was found and injuries to her head and nose, vets believe she may have been thrown from a moving vehicle 💔
If you have any info, please call 0300 123 8018.
We're very distressed to hear of the death of Envoye Special at the Grand National Festival today. We believe that racehorses should have a good life on and off the track and should never be exposed to unacceptable risk of injury or death! We'll be discussing this with the BHA.
🐶This little lady, Cassie, was dumped hours before giving birth and two pups sadly didn't make it 💔 This poor girl has multiple health issues and couldn't feed her pups so they're now being hand-reared. Happily, everyone is doing well. Read their story: