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.
According to the UK Bat Conservation Trust we have 18 different species of bat in the UK, the most common of which is the aptly named common pipistrelle. As we sit out on the warm summer evenings, there is every chance that we will spot a bat at nighttime hunting for moths. It is unlikely … Continue reading British Wildlife Species of the Month, June, the Bat
If you’ve been following us on social media, you might remember Molly the beautiful calico cat we’ve had in foster care for while. We don’t know a great deal about her origin story, but we do know that she was sadly abandoned in Croydon in the middle of December which I can imagine was an … Continue reading Sweet Moggy Molly
We rescued Felix in January as a frightened injured stray. After we treated him, Laura agreed to foster him pending us finding the ideal forever home. Laura takes up the story, “When Felix first arrived in February, he was timid and hid under a dresser with only his tail visible. I couldn’t pet him or … Continue reading Foster Failure Felix
Thanks to the generous funding from Project Giving Back, the RSPCA currently have a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower show. Designed by Martyn Wilson, the garden has been created as a sanctuary for people and wildlife to enjoy. The show judges were suitably impressed, awarding the garden its Silver Gilt award. All the planting … Continue reading RSPCA at the Chelsea Flower Show
Amy Finch adopted a rescue cat named Boris from us almost a year ago. Boris has settled in really well and is firmly part of the family. Boris In honour of Boris and as a thank you to RSPCA South London, Amy very kindly decided to run a half-marathon to raise money for us. She … Continue reading Running For A Great Cause
This months' special pet has been sent to us by Ruby Lyall. Zammy lives with Ruby and her mum Nancy. "Sammy or Zammy is of mysterious age (between 5-9 years) and is a rescue found injured near the motorway in London. The RSPCA formally named him King Samson and was originally brought back to the … Continue reading May 2023 ‘Pet of the Month’ – Zammy the Cat
We hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend. Perhaps the Easter Bunny paid you a visit? We have rabbits on our mind every day of the year and offer discounted rabbit neutering as we try to control the domestic rabbit population that has seen quite an explosion in recent years. The delicate operation can … Continue reading Bunnies Are Not Just For Easter
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
RSPCA South London - For Every Kind Of Creature 