More effort is needed to end lab animal use and suffering, says the RSPCA, as a new poll reveals the public have real concerns about animal research and testing.
The animal welfare charity say the result of the Ipsos Mori survey demonstrate the need for strong regulation and increased efforts to develop humane alternatives to the use of animals.
The survey* (published today – 24 May 2019), commissioned by the Office for Life Sciences and carried out between August and … Continue reading…
The RSPCA is calling on budding photographers and enthusiastic animal lovers to volunteer for a range of events this year.
From London Marathon to the Great North Run there are plenty of opportunities to get involved from cheering on runners or taking pictures to capture the day.
Whether Team Cat or Team Dog, the RSPCA is looking for a variety of volunteers to sign up for events which raise vital funds to help the animal welfare charity continue to rescue, … Continue reading…
This World Rat Day, the RSPCA urges people to see rats as more than just ‘pests’
This World Rat Day (Thursday 4 April) the RSPCA is calling for wider recognition of rats’ amazing abilities to think, and experience feelings – such as pleasure, pain and distress.
The growing awareness of animal sentience raises many questions about the way in which many animals like rats are treated.
The animal welfare charity is urging people to see rats for the … Continue reading…
The Phantom of the Opera cast member will raise money for the RSPCA
A West End performer is taking on the London Landmarks half marathon to raise funds to help animals in need.
James Butcher, who is currently performing in the Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, will be running the half marathon later this month to raise money for the RSPCA.
James, who trained at the Royal Ballet School and is also a ballet … Continue reading…
In the next few weeks we will have officially entered our busiest season when the number of animals admitted to Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, in Nantwich, Cheshire, increases dramatically.
It is the same for us every year and we prepare as best we can for a surge in admissions. It is never an easy time of year for the team because of the sheer volume of work which goes into looking after the animals. Birds, in particular, increase in numbers … Continue reading…