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This month the charity launches Adoptober, to find homes for dogs of all shapes and sizes in Norfolk

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The RSPCA rehomed 267 dogs in Norfolk last year and, while Staffies are still the most rescued breed, designer dogs are appearing more and more in the charity’s rehoming centres.

As part of the RSPCA’s special rehoming drive Adoptober, new national figures have been released showing that while pure-breed and crossbreed Staffies, lurchers, Jack Russell terriers and German shepherds are still the most common dog to come into its care, more trendy ‘handbag’ breeds and fashionable crossbreeds are also ending … Continue reading…

This month the charity launches Adoptober, to find homes for dogs of all shapes and sizes in Suffolk

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The RSPCA rehomed 70 dogs in Suffolk last year and, while Staffies are still the most rescued breed, designer dogs are appearing more and more in the charity’s rehoming centres.

As part of the RSPCA’s special rehoming drive Adoptober, new national figures have been released showing that while pure-breed and crossbreed Staffies, lurchers, Jack Russell terriers and German shepherds are still the most common dog to come into its care, more trendy ‘handbag’ breeds and fashionable crossbreeds are also ending … Continue reading…

Charity quiz night to raise money for the RSPCA

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Spaces still available for teams to join the event on Thursday 26 September 

A quiz night is being held in Stamford this month to raise money for local RSPCA branches.

Stamford-based Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management have organised the fun event which will be held at the Borderville Sports Centre, The Zecco Stadium, Ryhall Road, Stamford on Thursday 26 September with a 6pm start.

The event will also include a raffle and buffet and tickets are £30 for a … Continue reading…

RSPCA projects for young people in care open for referrals

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Two RSPCA projects aimed at helping personal development for young people in care are open for referrals.

The two programmes – Paws for Change and Animal Action Days – are being held at RSPCA centres in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire this month.

Paws for Change and Animal Action Days are part of the RSPCA’s ambitious new programme called Generation Kind, eight projects which focus on educating young people from all backgrounds about animal welfare and aims to reach two million children … Continue reading…

Animal lover cycles 100 miles to help seals in need

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Marine rescuer takes on challenge for charity

A seal rescuer is taking on a 100-mile cycle challenge to raise money for the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre.

Trevor Wright, a volunteer for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, will be taking part in Prudential RideLondon in August in support of the RSPCA’s wildlife centre in Norfolk.

 

Trevor, who lives in March, Cambridgeshire, with his wife Stephanie and their two rescue cats, said: “I’ve been volunteering for the BDMLR for … Continue reading…