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ADOPTOBER

We are currently facing the biggest rehoming crisis in recent memory*. RSPCA rescue centres and branches across England and Wales are ‘full to bursting'* as more unwanted animals are coming into our care than being adopted. Thousands of pets are waiting for homes as you read this. The more that are adopted, the greater our capacity to continue rescuing and caring for other animals becomes.

Adoptober is for the animals that need rehoming

We dedicate every October to raising awareness of all the amazing animals in our care looking to find their people and their place. After being rescued from heartbreaking cruelty and neglect, they are eagerly awaiting the joy and safety of a loving home. This month focuses on them and their incredibly unique personalities – and also, on you.

Sharing our homes with pets can be so rewarding and fulfilling. But adopting isn’t the only way you can help. Volunteering as a foster carer can provide invaluable assistance at our RSPCA centres, creating even more space for the many animals who need us. That’s why we need you – and why the animals do, too.

*Based on RSPCA figures of animals in national care.

£8 million

Spent caring for animals in kennels, catteries and stables

70

Animals a day found new homes

7 times

Longer spent in care for bigger dogs than smaller dogs

**Figures from 2024

Graphic showing 27,500 animals in happy new homes

Graphic showing 29,000 cats and dogs welcoming into our centres in 2022

Graphic showing one million calls for help answered

Figures from 2022

How adoption works

Giving an animal in need a loving home is a wonderful thing to do. We’ll walk you through the process, from finding the right match to bringing your newest family member home, so you can both start a great life together.

Our adoption process

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More ways to help animals

Sponsor a cat or dog

Our amazing sponsors help us provide vital veterinary treatment, food, shelter and care. Find out how you can help a cat or dog the happy, healthy and loving future they deserve.

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Become a volunteer

As a volunteer, you could do anything from walking dogs to lending your professional skills - and everything in between. You’ll play a huge role in improving the lives of animals too.

Higher welfare pet food

McAdams produces the only ultra-premium dog food and cat food with its dry food range, made using ethically sourced free-range meat and fish exclusively from RSPCA Assured certified farms.