RSPCA rehomes more than 5,000 animals in Bristol in last decade
The charity is celebrating its 200th anniversary
Last updated 8th Jan 2024
Since 2014, more than 5,000 animals have been rehomed in Bristol with the help of the RSPCA.
The charity has released these figures to help celebrate its 200th anniversary.
It's been revealed that as well as 5,229 rehoming cases, the RSPCA Bristol and District Branch has helped to neuter 7,411 pets and give out 5,778 microchips.
Nationally the charity has rehomed 405,839 pets in need of a new home since 2013 thanks to its network of 140 branches and animal centres across England and Wales - which equates to 111 animals every day.
Animal neglect and abandonment is sadly at a three-year high. In 2023, the RSPCA received 72,050 reports about animal abandonment and neglect - higher than in 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Dermot Murphy, RSPCA inspectorate commissioner said:
“We have even more animals in need of help coming into our care - but at the same time rehoming has been declining sharply, meaning thousands fewer rescue pets are being adopted and our branches and centres are full to bursting.
"We are also faced with increased bills and less donations due to the cost of living crisis which is one of the biggest challenges facing animal welfare right now - and this economic hardship is continuing into our 200th anniversary year".
“We’ve been changing industries, laws, minds, and animals' lives for 200 years. Together, there are actions, big and small, we can take to create a better world for every animal.”