Target: Scott Mann, Minister for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity, United Kingdom
Goal: Increase funding and public awareness to aid overcrowded RSPCA rescue centres and promote pet adoption.
A critical situation is unfolding in Lancashire and across the UK, where RSPCA rescue centres are facing unprecedented overcrowding. More than 100 animals are currently living in expensive private boarding facilities in Lancashire alone, as the charity’s centres are at capacity. The soaring cost of living has exacerbated the crisis, with animals being surrendered faster than they can be rehomed, leading to a massive financial burden on the RSPCA, which now faces bills of £500,000 a month.
The RSPCA reports that over 1,400 animals, including 503 dogs, 126 rabbits, 201 cats, and many other species, are awaiting rehoming in private boarding facilities. The cost of caring for these animals in private accommodation has skyrocketed, and with cruelty reports on the rise—over 44,000 in just the first half of 2024—the charity’s resources are being stretched to the breaking point.
The situation is dire, and the RSPCA is urgently calling on the public to consider adopting pets rather than buying from breeders or pet shops. The charity emphasizes that this is the busiest time of the year and they desperately need the community’s support to rehome these animals and alleviate the financial strain. Take action now.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Scott Mann,
I am writing to express deep concern regarding the severe overcrowding crisis facing RSPCA rescue centres in Lancashire and across the UK. With more than 100 animals currently living in private boarding facilities due to lack of space in RSPCA centres, the charity is struggling to manage the financial burden and care for these animals.
The RSPCA’s recent report highlights a critical situation, with the cost of housing animals in private accommodation reaching £500,000 per month. This is compounded by a 23% increase in animal cruelty reports, placing even more pressure on the charity’s already stretched resources.
I urge you to take immediate action to address this crisis by increasing funding for animal rescue and welfare organizations and promoting public awareness about the importance of adopting pets from rescue centres. These measures are essential to ensuring the welfare of animals in need and supporting the vital work of the RSPCA.
Your intervention is crucial to help alleviate the overcrowding in rescue centres and ensure that these animals receive the care and compassion they deserve.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Drew
Governments must realize life is precious, all life! There must be money found within taxes to have enough shelters for stray animals caused by humans. Humans cause most of the trouble yet humans swear there is no money for improvement. There’s money, find it! Use it to build more shelters.
Governments must realize life is precious, all life! There must be money found within taxes to have enough shelters for stray animals caused by humans. Humans cause most of the trouble yet humans swear there is no money for improvement. There’s money, find it! Use it to build more shelters.