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At the RSPCA, we’re proud to be there for every kind— from pets in need to wild animals who need urgent care. Every day, our dedicated teams work tirelessly to protect animals, prevent cruelty, and offer hope in situations that are often distressing and complex. As a charity, we face difficult decisions about how to use our limited resources, and we must prioritise the most urgent and serious cases of abuse or neglect. This sometimes means we can’t attend every call, no matter how much we wish we could. When we’re unable to be there in person, we’ll help in other ways—offering you support, directing you to organisations that can help fast, and, when it’s safe, empowering you to take an animal to a vet. These shared efforts truly make a difference. We’re incredibly grateful for the kindness, patience, and support shown by the public. Together, we can continue to speak up for animals, protect those in need, and build a better world for every kind.
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We adopted our beautiful boy Dray 💙…
We adopted our beautiful boy Dray 💙 from the RSPCA Block Fen. From the very first phone call with Tiff right up to our Gotcha day & beyond they have supported us, offered advice & enjoyed sharing the regular photos we send them. Our first ever rescue was such a lovely experience I would always look to rescue again! Dray is a large Cane Corso breed & was in the shelter for a long time before we found him. You could clearly see that during that time he had been loved by the team.
6 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello John,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful adoption story about Dray. I am so pleased to hear that he has found such a loving forever home with you.
We are delighted that your first rescue experience was such a positive one, and we really appreciate your kind words about the support you received from Tiff and the rest of the staff.
Best wishes,
Sarah
I've adopted 2 dogs from RSPCA Block…
I've adopted 2 dogs from RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre. Each time the team made sure we were a good match and explained what to expect. My dogs had both been in foster homes and came with great information about their characters and requirements.
I have since become a fosterer for the RSPCA, fostering dogs and ponies, both really rewarding experiences and it's great to feel like a very small part of the work the RSPCA does.
We love attending the fundraising events at Block Fen and returning with our dogs to visit the team (and Santa Paws obviously!)
The RSPCA seems quite misunderstood, I am glad they are there for animals in need, to clear up after the dreadful people who neglect and mistreat animals and I wish people could understand and see the damage they cause by leaving negative reviews.
24 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Sally,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and positive words! We are delighted to hear about your positive experiences adopting dogs from RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre and becoming a valued fosterer for dogs and ponies. It means a lot to know that our team helped you find the right match.
We appreciate you sharing your perspective on the challenges the RSPCA faces and for your understanding of the work we do to help animals who have suffered from cruelty and neglect.
Your support, both as an adopter and a fosterer, is truly invaluable and helps us to continue this vital work.
Best wishes
Emma
Adoption
Tha staff at the centre have always made us feel welcome when we have been to adopt an animal.They are very knowledgeable about the animals in their care and offer great advice when adopting and their after care checking up how the animal is getting on in the home is very good too. Would definitely recommend
24 March 2026
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Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear about your positive experiences when adopting an animal from our centre.
I’m so pleased to hear the team was able to make you feel welcome and answer any questions you had during the adoption process. Thank you for offering your new pet a lovely home and we appreciate you recommending us.
Best wishes
Sarah
Absolutely ridiculous our netherland…
Absolutely ridiculous our netherland dwarf buck died and doe has been pining trying spent 3 weeks trying get to adopt one even by a new cage to join to other 1 to keep being told not big enough so after #spending over 200 to improve they still claim not the interested in welfare of animals well my doe isn't on there list even vets been to have said cages are good enough for 2 netherland dwarfs
22 March 2026
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Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for taking the time to share this — it sounds like a really frustrating experience, especially when you were trying to offer the rabbits a loving home.
It’s most likely that you applied to adopt the rabbits from an RSPCA branch. Because RSPCA branches are independent charities, we’re not able to look into their enquiries or complaints from the national office. Each branch manages its own rehoming applications and communications, so the best way forward is to contact the branch directly.
You can find their contact details here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/yourlocal
If you choose to email, adding “For the attention of the Branch Trustees” in the subject line can help your message reach the right people.
If you think it was a national animal centre you applied to, or are unsure, please get in touch with us by filling in our complaints form here and we’ll be able to advise you:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
Thank you again for caring about adopting — we know how much it means to the animals waiting for a home.
With best wishes
Emma
I contacted the RSPCA for advice about…importing a docked Doberman pup into the UK
I contacted the RSPCA for advice about importing a docked Doberman pup from France into the UK as i do not want to break the law.
The RSPCA were very helpful and gave me the advice that i requested, they responded promptly and the service provided was excellent, i can now look forward to my new puppy arriving in July
19 March 2026
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Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Thank you Bal for taking the time to share your positive feedback. I'm glad the Advice Team was able to help you.
Best wishes
Sarah
A disgraceful ‘charity’ (business) who…
A disgraceful ‘charity’ (business) who don’t care about owners churning out litters of kittens on to the street (or worse, being disposed of) by irresponsible owners. They don’t care one bit about any other aspects of neglect except whether the cats have some food thrown their way and aren’t underweight. Wouldn’t even escalate my report to an inspector even though there was serious neglect and multiple complainants in my area. Donate to local charities instead so you can see where the money goes.
23 March 2026
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Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Thank you for leaving your review and sharing your concerns regarding the kittens you reported.
I’m truly sorry to hear that you feel let down. We understand how upsetting and frustrating it can be when you report something you’re worried about and feel that nothing has changed.
Please know that every report we receive matters to us. As a charity with limited resources, we have to prioritise the most urgent and severe cases of cruelty and neglect. This means there are times when we’re not able to take the action people hope for, even though we’ve carefully assessed the information provided.
That doesn’t mean your report wasn’t important — it helps us build a clearer picture of animal welfare issues in local communities, and we’re grateful that you took the time to speak up for an animal in need.
If you'd like to see exactly how donations are used, our annual report is available here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/publications/reports
If you ever have concerns again, please do continue to contact us. We’re here to help, and we truly appreciate your support and compassion for animals.
Best wishes
Emma
Huge thanks Gemma and Rachel from Felledge
We adopted a yearling horse from RSPCA Felledge. The process to bring him home from start to finish was amazing we booked a day to go view him the day we went to see him his handler and yard manager were so nice welcoming and put us at ease. We decided that we would give him a new home and it was sorted really quickly. A massive shout out to Rachel Duffy and Gemma Curr. They said even though we are taking him if I need anything or advice to to ring or message straight away. We have had him two year in the summer and they still keep in touch even though he was ours not because it’s there job but because they gently cared for him. The yard was immaculate. If I ever get another horse I’ll be back. The process was straight forward. If I could add pictures I would! 5⭐️
22 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Alexander,
Thank you for your lovely feedback after adopting a horse from RSPCA Felledge Equine Centre.
We're delighted to hear that you are so happy with your adopted horse and that he has found such a loving home. Our staff are dedicated to giving all the animals in our care the love and attention they need and I am pleased to hear they have been able to fully support you during the adoption process and in the years following.
We are very grateful to hear that you would support the RSPCA again in the future if you decide to rehome another horse. Your continued support enables us to continue our vital work for animal welfare.
Best wishes
Emma
Shame on you rspca
They've known about a dog been stuck in a house on its own for 6 days and done nothing!
SHAME ON YOU RSPCA!!!!
@rspca #rspca
21 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Sophie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns, and I’m truly sorry to hear that you feel let down. We understand how upsetting and frustrating it can be when you report something you’re worried about and feel that nothing has changed.
We’re deeply sorry your experience didn’t reflect the care and compassion you expected. Every animal matters to us, and we’re working hard to improve how we communicate our limitations and provide guidance even when we can’t attend in person.
If you have reported the situation to us and would like us to review how the case was handled please provide us with further information via our complaints form:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
Thank you for taking the time to contact us, we truly appreciate the compassion you've shown for this dog.
Best wishes
Emma
This organisation is not fit for…
This organisation is not fit for purpose and seem to be working against animal welfare,rather than supporting them. I had a fox in my garden, completely bald due to mange and also limping. When I finally got through to actually speak to someone, I was told to leave my gate open and it would go back to where it came from. I was appalled.
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20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Suki
Thank you for leaving your review and sharing your concerns regarding the fox you reported. We truly appreciate you looking out for the fox you believed was in distress. We’re deeply sorry your experience didn’t reflect the care and compassion you expected.
Every animal matters to us, and we’re working hard to improve how we communicate our limitations and provide guidance even when we can’t attend in person. If you would like us to review how the case was handled please provide us with further information via our complaints form:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
Thank you for taking the time to share this — it helps us improve.
Best wishes
Emma
We had a stray cat and needed help.
We had a stray cat trapped between my house and my neighbours house after falling off the flat roof. The poor thing was wedged in tight and couldn’t get out. I called RSPCA. Bearing in mind this was a Sunday, the first responder was at our house within an hour and escalated it to her colleagues. We ended up with the fire brigade who were unable to free the cat despite trying all sorts of methods for over two hours.
The two RSPCA staff were not deterred and continued to try and free the cat. It was looking pretty desperate and they contacted all the local vets to try to get a vet out to help. I though they may have to PTS at this point.
Vet arrived and a third RSPCA staff member who could use a dart. Between them they sedated the cat and was able then to drag him out. After 14 hours of being stuck, typically for a cat, he survived and is uninjured! A scan for a chip showed he was reported lost 4 years ago. The owner was still at the address and they were reunited in my garage! It was a Mother’s Day I won’t forget in a hurry :)
All three RSPCA staff were amazing. They remained focused and were determined to help this cat. We couldn’t have done it without them. I am sorry to see bad reviews on trust pilot. My experience of RSPCA has been excellent. Keep up the good work.
15 March 2026
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Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Catherine,
Thank you so much for your kind words — our team will really appreciate this. We are so pleased to hear about your excellent experience with the successful rescue and reunion of the cat you reported to us. We will be sure to pass on your thanks to all the staff involved.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Your support helps us continue this vital work.
Best wishes
Emma
waste of time, provide no help, run by lazy people who eat/drink on the phone
not helpful at all. not sure who this organisation actually helps as many reviews like mine never got any help.
was sent by cats protection to get some help for a stray cat staying outside in the harsh winter with a very bad eye infection with endless mucus and a dot on his pupil. After waiting nearly an hour i was out through by someone who sounded like they were having their lunch.
unbotherdly they told me they csnt help with cats its not their area and thst an eye infection isnt as serious injury??????????
WHAT ON EARTH, WHO IS THE RSPCA FOR? USELESS AND CAUSES SO MUCH UNNECESSARY STRESS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY WANT A BIT OF HELP! emma do not reply to this with your standard apology FIX YOUR DAMN ORGANISATION, CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND STOP SENDING PEOPLE IN ENDLESS CIRCLES!!!!1 i will support local charities from now on.
14 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Zaynab,
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns after calling us about the injured stray cat you were worried about, and I’m truly sorry to hear that you feel let down. We understand how upsetting and frustrating it can be when you report something you’re worried about and feel that nothing has changed.
Please know that every report we receive matters to us. As a charity with limited resources, we have to prioritise the most urgent and severe cases of cruelty and neglect. This means there are times when we’re not able to take the action people hope for, even though we’ve carefully assessed the information provided.
That doesn’t mean your report wasn’t important — it helps us build a clearer picture of animal welfare issues in local communities, and we’re grateful that you took the time to speak up for an animal in need.
We take all service complaints seriously. If you are involved in a situation in the future where you are dissatisfied with our service, please use our formal complaints process so we can review the specific details:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
We appreciate your compassion for the cat and thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback.
Best wishes,
Emma
Rspca Bristol BS2
Rspca Bristol BS2. I called as an emergency for my dog. I was told not registered so can’t be seen and if I do not take my dog to a private vet they would take action!! I can not believe it!! I called crying for help for my dog.. when I bought my dog I had a lot of money. Now I struggle daily and would never ever neglect her she is part of the family! Over the years when I had money I donated to the RSPCA and regret this as they do not care about animals at all. Please do not ever donate to this disgrace!! To report someone for neglect of an animal when they are begging and crying for help! You should be ashamed of yourselves
12 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Thank you for taking the time to share this — it sounds like a really upsetting experience and we are sorry to hear of the distress this situation has caused. We’re truly sorry that you have a complaint about your experience with the Bristol & District Branch.
Because RSPCA branches are independent charities, we’re not able to look into their enquiries or complaints from the national office. Each branch manages its own complaints process, so the best way forward is to contact the Bristol & District Branch directly.
You can find their contact details here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/bristol-and-district-branch/aboutus/contactus
If you choose to email, adding “For the attention of the Branch Trustees” in the subject line can help your message reach the right people.
Best wishes
Emma
Felledge RSPCA Dog adoption
We adopted a French Bulldog from Felledge RSPCA and couldn’t be more happy the staff were all brilliant. Our new dog was a little unsure with strangers to begin with but the staff helped every step of the way making us aware it may take a few visits before we would be able to take her home. Not one single complaint about how helpful and prompt all the staff were with any questions we had during and after the adoption.
7 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Simon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience - our team will really appreciate your kind words.
We are delighted to hear that you are so happy with your adopted French Bulldog and that the staff at RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre were brilliant. I’m so pleased to know that they were helpful and supportive and ensured a smooth adoption process for you.
Thank you for providing such a loving home for your adopted dog, your support allows us to continue our vital work.
Best wishes
Sarah
Just sharing this response so people…
Just sharing this response so people don't waste their time - they have lots of cats needing homes with an outdoor space but unless your garden is Fort Knox, you will not be deemed suitable. 'Many thanks for your adoption application. It sounds like you have a loving home to offer a cat. We have had a look on Google Maps and from what we can see, the hedge around the front doesn’t look quite secure enough to safely stop a cat from getting on to the road. I understand it's a quiet road but that is sometimes worse as if not noisy the cat might not be aware to avoid it. If the boundary has been made a bit more secure (for example with solid fencing or some cat-proofing added behind the hedge), we would be very happy to take another look.' My road is full of hedges and full of cats - no squashed ones yet. I suppose a small fenced in yard or outdoor cat pen would be suitable. This charity seems to have lost sight that the quality of life matters, not just the assurance of it.
9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Linda,
Thank you for taking the time to share this — it sounds like a really frustrating experience, especially when you were trying to offer a cat a loving home.
It’s most likely that you applied to adopt the kittens from an RSPCA branch. Because RSPCA branches are independent charities, we’re not able to look into their enquiries or complaints from the national office. Each branch manages its own rehoming applications and communications, so the best way forward is to contact the branch directly.
You can find their contact details here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/yourlocal
If you choose to email, adding “For the attention of the Branch Trustees” in the subject line can help your message reach the right people.
If you think it was a national animal centre your applied to, or are unsure, please get in touch with us by filling in our complaints form here and we’ll be able to advise you:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
Thank you again for caring about adopting — we know how much it means to the animals waiting for a home.
With best wishes
Emma
Our border collie rescue
We saw our border collie puppy on there website!we applied and were contacted the next day!the staff at felledge are amazing !extremely caring,knowledgeable and friendly!josie is our 4th animal from there!
31 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Joanne,
Thank you for your lovely words - the team will really appreciate this. We're so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with the team at RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre and that you have been able to offer Josie such a wonderful home. We are very grateful that you've chosen to rehome from us again and support the vital work that we do.
Best wishes
Sarah
Never in my life have I ever been so…
Never in my life have I ever been so angry about a so called charity. Four times in the space of two years I have contacted the RSPCA and four times they have do absolutely nothing on their part. Today I have phoned and again, they said, take the injured stray cat to the vet. 1. I don't have a car. 2. I don't have the money to get a taxi to a a vets and 3. All the vets would do, is put the cat down. I know this because I have spoken to an vets assistant who told me that. So if you want to donate to an animal charity. Donate to a local run animal sanctuary. They care because RSPCA don't.
8 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Steven,
Thank you for leaving your review and sharing your concerns regarding the injured cat you reported. We truly appreciate you looking out for the cat you believed was in distress. We’re deeply sorry your experience didn’t reflect the care and compassion you expected. Every animal matters to us, and we’re working hard to improve how we communicate our limitations and provide guidance even when we can’t attend in person.
We’re always looking to improve how we work and we value feedback, even when it’s difficult to hear. If you would like us to review how your call was handled please provide us with further information via our complaints form:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/complaints/form
Thank you for taking the time to contact us, we truly appreciate the compassion you've shown for this cat.
Best wishes
Emma
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing! Me and my partner adapted a pony (only 18 month only) she is impeccably behaved at home and amazing to handle! Clearly alot of time and effort has been put into her! We had some trouble travelling her home and the offered as much support as they could and came and visited her that day to make sure she was okay! (Pom-Bear)
16 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Rubee
Thank you so much for your very kind words - our team will really appreciate this.
We're delighted to hear that you and your partner are so happy with your adopted pony. Our teams work incredibly hard to give all the animals in our care the love and attention they need and we are pleased that they were able to support you after some difficulty travelling home with her.
Thank you for your support to enable us to continue our vital work and for offering such a loving home for your adopted pony.
Best wishes
Emma
Felledge Equine Centre
Staff at the RSPCA work tirelessly to give animals in their care the love and care they deserve. We adopted a pony from Felledge Equine centre. The support and communication throughout the adoption process was first class, and has continued long after the transfer of ownership. Thanks to all the RSPCA, keep on doing what you are doing, you are all amazing 🤩🫶🏻🥰
5 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Danielle,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, our team will really appreciate this.
We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience adopting your pony from RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre. Our staff are dedicated to giving all the animals in our care the love and attention they need and I am pleased to hear they have been able to fully support you during the adoption process.
We are so happy that you could offer such a lovely forever home for the pony. Your support helps us to continue our vital work.
Best wishes,
Sarah
The advice team have been so helpful
The advice team have been so helpful. We contacted them asking for advice regarding keeping our animals safe in a potentially dangerous situation that is beyond our control. They sent a lengthy, personalised reply with detailed information which has really helped ease some of our stress and anxiety, they addressed our concern’s promptly and in detail. Thank you all so much. We know how stretched your resources are and we really appreciate it.
3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Andrew,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words - our team will truly appreciate it.
We are so pleased that our advice team was able to provide the detailed supportive response you needed during a stressful time. It means a lot to us to know that we could help ease some of your concerns.
We are very grateful for your support and compassion for animals.
Best wishes
Emma
I have adopted two ponies from Felledge…
I have adopted two ponies from Felledge animal centre, one in September 2024 and one in November 2025. Their staff and adoption process was professional and easy to navigate. They truly care about the horses they are looking after, and put their welfare first when rehoming. I highly recommend Felledge animal centre if you are in a position to adopt.
9 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from RSPCA (England and Wales)
Hello Sophie,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback - our team at RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre will really appreciate this.
I am so pleased to hear that you are happy with the easy to navigate adoption process. We are very happy that the two ponies you have adopted have found such a wonderful home with you.
Thank you for your support, which is vital to enabling us to continue our important work.
Best wishes
Emma
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