RSPCA South London – For Every Kind Of Creature
The South London branch of the RSPCA cares for the welfare of animals in our area thanks to the generosity of our wonderful volunteers & supporters.
One of the most common visitors to our gardens is the hedgehog, but sadly due to a shrinking of its natural habitats and an increase in road traffic their numbers are falling. Hedgehogs are a gardener's friend, as they eat beetles, caterpillars, worms and other invertebrates. Did you know as many as 10 different hedgehogs … Continue reading British Wild Animal Of The Month – The Hedgehog
This is Onslow, or Sid, as we knew him. He came into us at the end of 2020 when the family who'd been feeding him as the stray he then was, were moving away. He had a lot of trust issues and was very nervous around new people. This was quite unsurprising as he had several … Continue reading A Happy Cat Tale
Today is officially the first day of Spring. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Spring? For many people it will probably be lambs in the field. They look so cute and happily most farmers in the UK treat them very well. The RSPCA campaigns tirelessly for the welfare … Continue reading The First Day of Spring
Happy Mothers Day to mums everywhere. Animal mums included too of course!
Today is Red Nose Day when it is likely that millions of pounds will be raised for good causes. The public remain ever so amazingly generous despite the current financial challenges. If you are feeling generous and animals are one of your loves, please consider a donation to an animal welfare charity like ours. You … Continue reading Red Nose Day
The RSPCA are here for the welfare of all animals, including wildlife. The national call centre takes thousands of calls from the public with concerns about a wild animal's welfare and will take the best course of action wherever possible or provide advice where appropriate. If you come across a wild animal in need, you … Continue reading Helping Wildlife
Our Animal Welfare Officer Cheska has set up an Amazon Wishlist of items that we need to help with the welfare of domestic animals that come to us, or to help pet owners who are struggling financially to give their pets what they need & deserve. The wish list contains items for cats, dogs and … Continue reading Could You Grant A Wish?
Our Animal Welfare Officer Cheska writes about the recent rescue of three stray cats "One of the best parts of my day is getting to work with members of the community, and it is especially exciting and rewarding when you work together to contain a number of cats that need our help. Isabel lives in … Continue reading Three Stray Cats
Today is the day that marks the extraordinary gifts provided by women globally. This year’s theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” We wanted to take the opportunity to thank every female RSPCA volunteer, fosterer, supporter, inspector, vet, trustee, shopper, welfare officer, carer, fundraiser, manager, adopter, member, partner and follower. There are far … Continue reading International Women’s Day
We have all probably heard the saying 'mad as a March hare', but who knows where it comes from? The phrase comes from the hare's behaviour during the March breeding season and it can be used to describe people or other animals that may be considered a little odd in their behaviour. March hares - picture from … Continue reading British Animal of the Month – The Hare
RSPCA South London - For Every Kind Of Creature 