RSPCA rehomes thousands of animals in the West Country in last decade
The charity has released the stats by celebrating its 200th anniversary
Last updated 9th Jan 2024
Since 2014, tens of thousands of animals across the West Country have been rehomed, with the help of the RSPCA.
The charity has released these figures to help celebrate its 200th anniversary.
They've shared these stats:
- Almost 3,000 animals were rehomed in Wiltshire over the past decade - with 4,371 neuters and 1,153 microchips
- Almost 3,000 animals were rehomed in Gloucestershire over the past decade - with 2,865 neuters and 2,150 microchips
- More than 5,000 animals were rehomed in Bristol over the past decade - with 7,411 neuters and 5,778 microchips
- More than 19,000 animals were rehomed in Somerset over the past decade - with 15,556 neuters and 9,663 microchips
- Almost 7,000 animals were rehomed in Devon by the RSPCA over the past decade - with 10,737 neuters and 3,448 microchips
- More than 3,000 animals were rehomed in Cornwall by the RSPCA over the past decade - with 5,340 neuters and 3,135 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.”