RSPCA - Essex South West Branch

20/06/2024

Adoption update - Smudge

It has been 2 years since I adopted Smudge so thought I would give you an update. Smudge is doing very well and any issues she had have now been forgotten. Smudge loves meeting people and persistent until she gets affection. She is a typical cat who sleeps all day and wants to play all night. If she was allowed out of a night time I am sure would prowl the nearby gardens causing mayhem. My neighbours all know her well and she has claimed there gardens as her territory and wo betide any strange cat that makes the mistake of visiting without permission. She is a good mouser but fortunately brings them home alive to mastered the act of bird catching. Her favourite spot for snoozing is still my bed and being upside down on her back. All in all a loving cat who of cause thinks she is the Boss.

Super happy she has found her forever home and is happy.

05/06/2024

Cubby - Update

We are so pleased to announce Cubby has found a new home at last. He is living his best life with a great new family, he also lives with four dogs and farm animals. We are really greatful of everyone’s support in getting him a home…

Good luck, more updates to follow…..

22/04/2024

Proud is an understatement, one of our trustees ran the London Marathon yesterday for the branch. Still time to donate and wish her a quick recovery for her aching legs 🐾❤️🐾

Very happy with how it went and enjoyed it more than I expected 😁 Thanks again to everyone who sponsored me 😊

https://www.justgiving.com/page/sharon-gillett-londonmarathon2024

20/04/2024

Let’s get Cubby his forever home, so please share!

Meet the gorgeous Cubby!

Cubby is a male bengal who has a super friendly and loving personality. He loves going out and exploring then coming home to curl up on a warm lap.

Cubby cannot live with other animals as he is very dominant and prefers not to share his space. That said he absolutely adores the company of humans and is very vocal when showing his appreciation for hugs and strokes.

Cubby requires a special home with plenty of garden space and with owners who are confident with cats.

If you feel that you could give Cubby the home he needs then please apply using the link below

https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/CUBBY/ref/BSA2128971/rehome

21/03/2024

Does anyone dream of running the marathon but then end up watching it on TV instead??

Yep me too!

Luckily our brilliant Trustee Sharon is taking the plunge and running it for us on the 21st of April - I’m exhausted just thinking about it 😜👟👟👟

Please join us in supporting her and our branch by donating on the link below…

Run Sharon Run! 😊 RSPCA - Essex South West Branch

Help Sharon Gillett raise money to support RSPCA Essex South West Branch

16/03/2024

Last week we attended a local Cubs evening to talk about why people give up pets and the importance of thinking carefully before choosing to commit to an animal.

At the end we asked for the children (8-10 years old) to write a letter to one of our rescue cats explaining why they would be a great home!

Below is a selection of a few of the letters we got! I just love them 🥰😻😻

Only through education can we help ensure the next generations of animal owners are responsible.

13/02/2024

A nice evening read…..

I just wanted to share an update on Joey and Sweep.

They are both doing really well and most importantly getting on with each other. They are very playful in the morning and evening and they both have their own bedrooms and spaces to be.

Joey is getting better at eating he now eats everything Sweep likes. Joey has his own language and he adored being outside catching lots of butterfles this summer. Sweep is very playful and she can move really fast; she loves the laser pen and playing with her toy mouse.

Since being outside all spring and summer they have got on brilliantly. It took a while to get Joey to go out he didn't like the cold and was scared of the garden but now he'd stay out there all night if I let him. I never quite believed Dave when he said they would work it out but they are brilliant together.

We got the protective fencing put up so they stay in the garden because the main road nearby worried me and we used to get lots of foxes but not now because they can't get out. Sweep uses her cat flap brilliantly, Joey can go out but has trouble coming back in!

I just want to thank you for all the support you gave me when adopting the cats. They have changed my life for the better and they have settled well into their new home. I couldn't have done this without the support you gave throughout the adoption process which was outstanding.

I wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year

11/02/2024

Happy Sunday Everyone!

For those that of you following our latest animal stories, Steve went to his new home this weekend.

Here is a message from his new family:

“He is perfect, thanks you so much! He has settled in well, but yet to meet sisters…

Join us and wishing Steve good luck!

10/02/2024

Happy Caturday everyone!

Who wants some great news on this otherwise chilly and dull day?

All of our newest resident’s have found new homes and are patiently waiting for their new families to pick them up…. Stay warm and thanks for your support 🐾❤️🎉

20/01/2024

From our fellow welfare friends as WWF

This Penguin Awareness Day we’re celebrating some of the cool penguin species of the world. 🐧

But what’s not cool is that half of them are Vulnerable or Endangered. 😧

How many did you know? 👇

19/01/2024

New residents arrived… Happy weekend everyone!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year RSPCA Essex Southwest all my love Teddy x x

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! To all our followers, volunteers and supporters…. 🐾❤️🎉

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all and thanks for the support this year!

Now time to eat, drink and be merry…

Post your fur babies having festive fun at Christmas

19/12/2023

Want to get involved? Want to volunteer? Join our team and give as little help or as much time as you like. Email us: [email protected]

12/11/2023

Honouring all service men and women on remembrance day, also not forgetting all the service animals that lost their lives protecting others.

06/11/2023

Gorgeous how could you resist ❤️🐾❤️

05/11/2023

Hi all, remember you can always listen to Classic FM tonight as they have a Pet focused play list..

04/11/2023

*** APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ***
An investigation is in place after eight poorly four-week-old kittens were dumped in shoeboxes inside a Sports Direct bag in Enfield, North London💔

Infested with fleas and freezing cold, sadly only five of the kittens survived the conditions, and are now on the mend and will be soon well enough to find their loving forever homes🐱

If any members of the public hold any information we urge you to contact our appeals line on 0300 123 8018.

this winter to help more vulnerable animals like these kitties
👉 https://bit.ly/3MoUDbQ

02/11/2023

Teddy - Update

Hi Team. Just checking in to share pictures of our gorgeous boy Teddy, living his best life. He’s doing so well…..he loves his food, snoozing anywhere soft and is now purring really loudly ❤️💕❤️

06/10/2023

Happy Friday all…

Have you ever wanted to get involved in animal welfare?

Then why not become a virtual trustee? If you are interested please email: [email protected]

01/08/2023

Ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer for an RSPCA branch?

Whether you are into social media, marketing, fund raising, adopting or fostering, if you can spare us a few hours get in touch.

Join a great team and feel like you are making a difference to animal cruelty and neglect.

Email us on: [email protected]

31/07/2023

🐶💔 A woman has been banned from keeping animals for 8 years after Tyson and Lola were found in an emaciated state at a property in Sheffield where they were confined to a faeces-filled shed in the back garden 😔

When our inspector attended, Tyson was so weak that he fell down a set of concrete steps. He was rushed to a local vet where staff fought to save him but he very sadly passed away 48 hours later 😢

Lola was signed over to the care of RSPCA South Yorkshire Animal Centre where she made a full recovery and has since found a loving home 💙

Read the full story →bit.ly/3YmK2TD