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Great! There are lots of animals looking for new homes in our animal centres and branches.

Here's a quick guide on how to adopt an animal from us:

• Step 1 - Find each other online
• Step 2 - Complete an application form
• Step 3 - Visit your local animal centre
• Step 4 - Meet one of our adoption support volunteers
• Step 5 - Bring your new family member home

 

Find out more about how to adopt an animal from us.

We need to be sure there are enough spaces in our centres to take in animals rescued from cruelty and neglect. Sadly, this means our centres are not able to take in stray animals or unwanted pets.

However, there are other charities that may be able to help.

Find out more about giving up a pet.

There's nothing more frightening than losing a pet, but there are lots of things you can do to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

• Ring local vets and rescue centres.
• Ask local vets to scan them for a chip.
• Create a found poster and place it around the local area.
• Check listings and add details on missing pet websites such as Animal Search UK.
   

Take a look at our further advice if you've found a lost dog or lost cat.

Fantastic news! Volunteering is a great way of helping animal welfare and can be very rewarding.

Find a volunteering opportunity near you today.

Once you've found the vacancy that's right for you simply follow the instructions on how to apply.

thousands of animals every year.

Whether you want to run in a marathon or organise your own fundraising event - we've go plenty of ideas to help get you started.

Get fundraising for animals.

We're here to help you with your fundraising. If you have a question, call us on 0300 123 0346  between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday or email fundraisers-support@rspca.org.uk 

By choosing a career with us you'll be helping to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate the suffering of all animals.

As well as our officers, veterinarians and grooms we have jobs for scientists, journalists, administrators, fundraisers, campaigners, IT specialists and more. And they all have one goal in mind - to improve animal welfare.

All of our job vacancies are listed on our website as well as information about what it's like to work for us.

Start your search for a career with us.

For up-to-date guidance on caring for pets, farm animals and wildlife check out our advice and welfare pages.

Here you'll find information such as:

• How to help injured wild animals
• What to do with orphaned wild animals
• Everything you need to know about vaccinating your pet
• Top tips on getting rid of fleas.
   

If you're concerned about the health of your pet, if their behaviour has changed or if they seem unwell please contact your vet.

Some of our branches or hospitals can offer veterinary, and financial assistance for those who are eligible, however funds are limited.

Alternatively, other charities may be able to help. We have information available to find out where you can get help with vet care costs.

If you have any queries about your donation and wish to speak to us or want to let us know of a change in your details, please contact us via any of the ways below and we'll do our very best to help.

• Call  0300 123 0346  (lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) 
• Email the team at: supportercare@rspca.org.uk  
• Write to us at: RSPCA Customer Engagement, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1GY