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Tag Archives: RSPCA
Voting opens in RSPCA’s young photographer competition
You have just a week to vote in the 2026 RSPCA Young Photographer People’s Choice Award. Voting has opened today, with 15 funny and fascinating images vying for the top prize. Voting opens from 12.30pm – and the winning photo, … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, RSPCA
Tagged London, Photography, RSPCA, RSPCA People's Choice Award
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RSPCA is seeking your views on the return of dog licensing
Animal charity the RSPCA is inviting people in Croydon to take part in a survey over the future care of dogs, and specifically the return of dog licences. Together with the Dogs Trust, another charity, and the York Health Economics … Continue reading
RSPCA is recruiting frontline animal rescue officers in London
The RSPCA is recruiting animal rescue officers in London. RSPCA rescuers primarily help animals by investigating reports of cruelty and neglect, and also rescue those who are sick, injured or stranded. “The animal rescue officer can be hugely rewarding and … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, RSPCA
Tagged jobs, London, RSPCA, RSPCA animal rescue officers, RSPCA South London
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Animal welfare measures are ‘important first step’ says RSPCA
Charities and farming campaigners have welcomed the government’s animal welfare strategy as an “important first step” to improving the lives of millions of animals. Under measures announced today, farming with caged hens will be a thing of the past in … Continue reading
Sutton woman banned over pet Pomeranian’s sorry state
A woman from Sutton has been fined and banned from keeping dogs for 10 years after animal charity the RSPCA brought a prosecution against her over her mistreatment of her pet Pomeranian. The dog had become so unwell she had … Continue reading
Charity appeals for reforms to reduce pets’ Fearworks Night
Fireworks can be fun. But pet owners are only too aware of the misery that the rockets and fire crackers of Bonfire Night, Diwali and other wintertime celebrations can cause for their cherished pets. Which is why the RSPCA has … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, RSPCA
Tagged Bonfire Night, Diwali, Fearworks Night, fireworks, Fireworks Night, London Fire Brigade, RSPCA
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Croydon’s dog warden hero Tara wins seventh annual award
Croydon Council’s dog warden, Tara Boswell, has been named as the winner of a prestigious RSPCA award for the seventh year in succession. Local authorities and public sector organisations receive honours from the animal welfare charity as part of their … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Croydon Council, RSPCA
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Council, Dog warden, London, London Borough of Croydon, PawPrint Awards, RSPCA, RSPCA PawPrint Awards, Tara Boswell
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RSPCA receiving one report of animal cruelty every 15 minutes
Reports of beatings and abuse of pets are on the rise, with one report of animal cruelty made every 15 minutes that the RSPCA’s call line is open. The charity is highlighting these stark figures as part of a campaign … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, RSPCA
Tagged RSPCA, RSPCA South London, RSPCA Summer Cruelty Campaign
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More dangerous dog attacks in Croydon than other boroughs
There were more attacks by dogs in Croydon than any other London borough, according to figures from the Metropolitan Police, who recorded close to 9,000 dog incidents across the capital in three years. In the year to March 2025, there … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, London-wide issues, Policing
Tagged Croydon, Dangerous Dogs Act, London, RSPCA, XL Bullies
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Cut the Chase coalition exposes increase in racing dog deaths
There were more greyhound fatalities at licensed dog tracks in 2024 than in any year since 2020, despite the number of approved race tracks having fallen to just 19. It is the second successive year that trackside fatalities at dog … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, RSPCA
Tagged Blue Cross, Catford, Cut the Chase, GBGB, Greyhound Board of Great Britain, Greyhound racing, Greyhounds, RSPCA, The Dogs Trust, Wembley, White City, Wimbledon
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RSPCA issues life-saving appeal over back garden football nets
The RSPCA has rescued a young fox stuck down a well at St Helier Hospital. And the animal charity has issued some potentially life-saving advice to all Londoners about everyday equipment kept in many gardens which can pose a deadly … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Gardening, RSPCA, St Helier Hospital
Tagged Football nets, Foxes, Gardens, RSPCA, St Helier Hospital, Sutton
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RSPCA opens entries for its 2025 Young Photographer Awards
The 2025 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards has now opened for entries. Last year, more than 4,000 children and young people with a passion for photography, animals and nature entered the competition. Now, budding photographers aged 18 years and under are … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Charity, Education, RSPCA, Wildlife
Tagged RSPCA, RSPCA Young Photographer Awards
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Plenty of springtime volunteer opportunities for Wildlife Friends
Animal welfare charity the RSPCA is inviting people to join a million-strong movement by becoming a Wildlife Friend. By volunteering and taking action for animals in their gardens, open spaces and communities, the Wildlife Friend volunteers will not only be … Continue reading
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Tagged Esme Higgs, RSPCA, Wildlife Friends
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RSPCA is offering low-cost microchipping for your pet cats
Cat owners are being offered microchipping for their pet at an event held by RSPCA South London branch. The event will take place on Thursday, April 3 at the RSPCA Tooting Charity shop, 71-73 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TW, … Continue reading
RSPCA in public appeal to gardeners to help nurture nature
Experts offer 10 top tips to help turn gardens and open spaces into wildlife havens, after admissions of injured and distressed animals soared in 2024 Animal welfare charity the RSPCA is calling on all Londoners to try to help wildlife … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, Croydon parks, Environment, Gardening, RSPCA, Wildlife
Tagged Fox, Gardening, Hedgehogs, RSPCA, RSPCA animal rescue officers, RSPCA South London, Toad patrol
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Thornton Heath man found guilty of animal cruelty to pet dog
A man from Thornton Heath was given a suspended jail sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after being convicted under the Animal Welfare Act after a prosecution brought by the RSPCA. An XL bully called Raynor was … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Crime, PDSA, RSPCA, Thornton Heath
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Magistrates Court, PDSA, RSPCA, Thornton Heath
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South Norwood woman convicted for cruelty to pet cat
A woman from South Norwood who delayed taking her underweight cat to a vets has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Jessica Smith, 29, from Sunny Bank, pleaded guilty to two offences … Continue reading
RSPCA provides freezing weather safety advice for your pets
With temperatures set to drop and snow and ice forecast in many areas, the RSPCA is urging people to follow its urgent advice to keep pets, livestock and wildlife safe and happy amid the big freeze. The Met Office has … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Environment, Wildlife
Tagged Freezing weather, Pets, RSPCA, RSPCA South London
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RSPCA investigates dead dog found dumped in Selhurst park
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the dead body of a dog was found in Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground in Croydon last week. A member of the public discovered the body of a badly emaciated female brown and white … Continue reading
RSPCA recruiting rescue staff in Croydon, Bromley and Surrey
The RSPCA animal charity is recruiting animal rescue officers, including roles in Croydon, Bromley and for the Warlingham and Caterham area. Animal rescue officers are frontline workers who respond to reports of cruelty, neglect and injury, deal with complaints, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bromley, Caterham, Coulsdon, Croydon, jobs, Purley, RSPCA, RSPCA animal rescue officers, Warlingham
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Animal charity reports 51% surge in number of abandoned pets
Shocking figures released by the RSPCA today show the number of animals abandoned in England and Wales during the winter period has increased by 51% in the last three years. Many “covid puppies” and “covid kittens”, acquired during lockdown in … Continue reading
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Tagged cost of living crisis, covid, Covid kittens, Inner London, London, Outer London, RSPCA
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RSPCA is recruiting volunteers to aid wildlife this autumn
The RSPCA wants nature lovers to embrace the call of the autumn and sign up to be a Wildlife Friend. The scheme invites volunteers to take on tasks out in the open, whether in parks or open spaces, in their … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, Environment, Gardening, Wildlife
Tagged RSPCA, Wildlife
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Charity issues appeal after eight puppies abandoned in Surrey
The RSPCA has issued an urgent appeal for information after eight bulldog puppies were found dumped and left to die in a shopping bag. The pups are getting lots of attention at the animal charity’s local centre, after they were … Continue reading
One Boy and His Dog: Surrey teenager snaps up photo prize
Thomas Rikkerink, aged 17, from Esher, has been named among the winners of the RSPCA Young Photographer of the Year awards at a ceremony staged at the Tower of London, for his picture of his brother, Hugo and dog Maxie … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Environment, Wildlife
Tagged Chris Packham, RSPCA, RSPCA Young Photographer Awards
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