RSPCA Bolton

04/12/2025

Putting the tree up is an exciting start to the festive season, but for inquisitive pets it can be a very tempting new addition to explore! 🎄

These tips will help keep your pets safe and ensure your tree stays proudly in place.

Check out more festive tips here: https://bit.ly/4fbYhkN

04/12/2025

A man from Merseyside has been jailed after killing a gull in Blackpool 💔

After CCTV footage was shared with us and we issued an appeal for information to the press, we were able to identify and interview the individual.

The distressing footage shows the gull being kicked, trapped under the man's foot and then stamped on three times before the attacker walks away.

Sadly, gulls are one of the most victimised and misunderstood wild birds, and we often receive reports of deliberate or extreme cruelty towards them.

Here’s the full story: https://bit.ly/4osirvD

We are so grateful to everyone who shares our appeals for information with friends and family, and on social media. This enables us to catch perpetrators of animal cruelty and neglect. Thank you to every animal lover who does this 💙

04/12/2025

Here's our early Christmas present to the UK Government 🎁

We've joined forces with more than 200 groups working across different sectors to present the Government with proposals to include in their forthcoming Food Strategy, which would create a fairer and kinder food system for animals, people and the planet.

The Food Alliances' key asks for farmed animals are for the Government to:
- Support a reduction in the consumption of animal products, whilst promoting higher welfare
- Support farmers to transition to higher-welfare schemes like RSPCA Assured
- Introduce mandatory method of production labelling

By working together, we're able to create a better world .

Read all the asks here: https://bit.ly/4oAiBkz

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

We had some visitors at our Clinic this morning we welcomed Firwood school who very generously had done a collection of towels and pet food. The students and teachers came to drop them off, Kate our vet brought her little three legged cat Peggy in to say hello to them all.
So we would like to thank everyone at Firwood school for thinking about us and donating all of these lovely things.

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

While many of us prepare to celebrate this festive season, far too many animals are left abandoned and neglected.

Reports of animal neglect and abandonment have reached their highest levels in at least five years. Every 10 minutes, we get a call about an animal in desperate need 💔

Will you join the Big Give Back to Animals this ? Find out how your generous donations make a difference to the lives of animals like Floss: https://bit.ly/4nht041

02/12/2025

We were recently called out to rescue an overweight raccoon who was spotted on the streets of Cornwall! 😱

The local village rallied together to secure him in a greenhouse while our team arrived, and we were greeted by a big surprise...

At a staggering 11.2kg, Meatloaf weighs three times what he should!

He's been residing at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife before heading to a specialist permanent home.

Raccoons are a non-native species here in the UK, originating from America. As wild, non-domesticated animals, strict regulations govern their captivity here. We don't recommend them as pets, as it's difficult to meet their needs in a typical household environment.

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

We're proud to share the impact of our partnership with Omaze UK 🥰

Omaze's £1 million donation will change lives, giving hundreds of animals life-saving rehabilitation.

By entering the Lake District House Draw, you'll be in with a chance of winning your dream home, whilst supporting us to give hundreds of animals the care they need.

Need to know more about the draw? Read more here: https://goto.omaze.co.uk/4hQv5mc

21/11/2025

We couldn't miss the opportunity to share our Wicked puppies ahead of the new Wicked: For Good film release💚

These young Staffie cross Collies came into RSPCA Hull & East Riding Branch via an inspector, and despite their tough start in life, they are now full of fun, confidence, and energy, ready for loving homes worthy of Oz!

The enchanting Glinda and Emerald are currently reserved, but Elphie, Ozzy, Nessa, and Fiyero are still waiting to discover their destiny!

Could you be the one to give them their next adventure? Read their rehoming profiles in detail: https://bit.ly/3X2SxmN