RSPCA helps rehome over 10,000 animals in Norfolk in a decade
The charity's celebrating its 200th birthday
The RSPCA says it's rehomed more than 10,000 animals in a decade in Norfolk.
The charity's revealed the stat to mark its 200th birthday - which takes place this year.
As well as rehoming 10,802 animals since 2013, they've also helped pet owners in the county, by providing:
• 26,797 neuters (to stop unwanted pregnancies and promote responsible ownership)
• 24,194 microchips - to help reunited lost pets with their owners
Nationally the charity has rehomed 405,839 pets in need of a new home since 2013 - that equates to 111 animals every day.
It's also revealed, during the last decade, 615,000 animals have been patients at the charity’s hospitals, and a staggering 1.7 million vet treatments have been carried out.
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.
“But we are determined to rise to the challenge and help animals and pet owners who need us more than ever. That’s why we’re currently asking supporters to Join the Winter Rescue by donating to help our rescue teams reach the thousands of animals who desperately need them.
“Animals are now facing bigger challenges than ever as a result of factory farming, climate change, war and a cost of living crisis. In our 200th year we want to inspire one million people to join our movement to improve animals' lives.
“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.”