Its that time of year again when fireworks seem to be let off for days on end. If you want to entertain the family to a display, please consider your pet owning neighbours for whom this time of year can be a nightmare as they try to calm their terrified pets. We all want to … Continue reading Fireworks, Not Fun For All
Introducing Our New Animal Welfare Officer
At the end of last year, we merged with the Balham and Tooting Branch to become RSPCA South London Branch. Expanding to a whole new area is a great opportunity to reach more animals and people, and involve a wider community in the work we do. However, we also started to face much greater animal … Continue reading Introducing Our New Animal Welfare Officer
Tooting Primary School Art Competition – Part 3, The Winners
If you read part one you will know that we held a competition for the pupils of Tooting Primary School to create a piece of art that depicted what the RSPCA does. We had over sixty brilliant entries and it was extremely difficult to choose the winning works of art. Eventually two runners-up were chosen … Continue reading Tooting Primary School Art Competition – Part 3, The Winners
Its Hot – Look Out for the Wildlife in Your Garden
There is loads of advice around on how to keep your hot dog cool and cat off a hot tin roof, but how about your wild visitors? With the mercury set to hit 40 degrees today and tomorrow, birds, foxes and even insects need our help. You should place bowls of water in shady spots … Continue reading Its Hot – Look Out for the Wildlife in Your Garden
Tooting Primary School Art Competition – Part Two
Following on from yesterday’s post with the entries from years 1&2, here are the entries from years 4-6. Amelia Year 3 Hannah Year 3 Aliena Year 3 Maewan Year 4 Oliver Year 4 Matilda Year 4 Scarlett Year 5 Kate Year 6 Faraah Year 4 Winners will be revealed soon.
Tooting Primary School Art Competition – Part One
We have just run a competition for the pupils of Tooting Primary School to design us a picture to feature on t-shirts and other items. The scores were based on both artistic merit, and how well the image depicted what the RSPCA stands for. To say we were blown away with the standard of entries … Continue reading Tooting Primary School Art Competition – Part One
Guided Walk on Farthing Downs & Happy Valley
On Sunday 10th July we were guided on a fascinating walk around Farthing Downs & Happy Valley in Coulsdon. Led by rangers Dominic North & Ed Sanger, a group of 16 of our supporters were guided around the stunningly beautiful landscape under glorious blue skies and bright sunshine. We learned about the varied flora such … Continue reading Guided Walk on Farthing Downs & Happy Valley
Living With Puppy
One of our trustees recently took ownership of a gorgeous puppy. Rahul recounts the experience and comments on what he wished he known beforehand. Having grown up around Cocker Spaniels aplenty, I had always dreamed of having a dog of my very own. Unfortunately, circumstances and environment never quite aligned until now when we have … Continue reading Living With Puppy
A Cat Adoption Story – Luna
Alex recently adopted a cat from us and this is what she has said.... Luna has been with me for a week now and she has now settled in with me and her new tabby brother. She is very playful and likes to squeak at me to throw her favourite bird toy for her to … Continue reading A Cat Adoption Story – Luna
Care For Dogs In Hot Weather
We are in the middle of a hot spell. Lovely for socialising outdoors, but potentially dangerous for dogs. The RSPCA have some great advice for keeping your best friend safe, which you can read here.










