Animal neglect and abandonment is soaring, and it's worse at Christmas time, warns RSPCA

RSPCA warns animal neglect is soaring, especially at Christmas

Surge in pet ownership and financial pressures create perfect storm for animal neglect, charity says

RSPCA reveals top rescues across South East in 2024 features West Sussex success

For 200 years the RSPCA has been there for animals of all shapes and sizes, in all sorts of peculiar situations, 365 days a year.

Animal neglect and abandonment is soaring, and it's worse at Christmas time, warns RSPCA

The animal charity blames lockdown, the cost of living crisis and winter for rising animal abandonment and neglect. With centres full, it has spent more than £1m a year on emergency boarding for rescued animals.

Pets abandoned at Christmas increase 'alarming' 23 according to RSPCA

The charity said 1,089 animals were left abandoned in homes during the festive period in 2023/2024 compared to 884 during the same period in…

RSPCA guide for keeping cats happy at home | Brimbank & North West

The RSPCA is reminding cat owners that their feline friends can live its best and safe live contained in the home. Its Guide to Keeping You Cat Safe and Happy At Home has plenty of helpful information about what you need to provide for your cat indoors while giving it safe access to fresh air and the outdoors. “The idea that all cats need to roam outdoors has changed; many owners now provide a safe and suitable environment for their cat at hom…

Animal Neglect And Abandonment Is Soaring, And It's Worse At Christmas Time, Warns RSPCA - Great Yorkshire Radio

New figures show there were 38,977 incidents of neglect reported to the RSPCA’s emergency cruelty line between January and September 2023. But for the same period in 2024, there were 48,814 – a 25% increase. The number of animals dumped in winter has also doubled. “Our centres up and down the country are absolutely full, and we’re also taking animals into private boarding,” said RSPCA spokesperson Suzanne Norbury. “So when our teams are out ther…