As we move into 2022, at the RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch the animal care team has worked tirelessly for over 22,000 hours spread across 365 days in 2021. This is supported by the income generation team who work tirelessly to run events, work with supporters and do amazingly well in retail shops and online sales. Whether it be a bank holiday, Easter or Christmas, animal care continues every day of the year and the Branch is so grateful to have such amazing supporters enabling them to continue their work rehabilitating and rehoming animals.
In 2021, the Branch cared for over 1,000 animals – from dogs, cats and rabbits to degus, canaries and racing pigeons.
They are looking forward to 2022 – another year of caring for the hundreds of animals that will enter their care through various circumstances – and they hope that you can continue to support the work they do, whether it be through social media interactions, donations or attending events.
Unsurprisingly, it’s never long before kittens and puppies get adopted – but some of the older residents continue to be overlooked despite having just as much love to give. Take Angel and Roxy and Lola for example. These dogs have all spent over three months with the Branch, with no luck yet of finding their forever homes. After not having the best start in life, they don’t deserve to spend the rest of their lives in a kennel. They want to go out exploring before cuddling up on the sofa beside their favourite humans.
Angel and Roxy have always had one another so, ideally, they would like them to be rehomed together – but the Branch would consider rehoming them separately or with another dog pending a successful introduction. Despite being older dogs, they still love their walks but would like to find a sofa that they can relax on afterwards. They are such sweethearts and are guaranteed to repay you with lots of love if you were to give them the home that they deserve.
Lola is a lurcher who loves going on walks and exploring new things. Although she likes to run around the centre paddock and compound, she would prefer to find a home of her own with a secure garden and a family who can give her the attention she deserves. In return, she has such a loving nature which she is sure to share with you.
When an animal becomes available for adoption, they are posted on www.rspcadoncasterrotherham.org.uk/animals-for-adoption and the Branch’s Facebook page. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please follow the process that is explained on the website.
There are many ways to help RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch with their mission to rehome and rehabilitate animals, including volunteering, donating cash or goods, leaving a legacy sponsoring them through their Safe Haven programme and attending events. They have charity shops at Bawtry, Maltby, Rossington and Thorne as well as an eBay and Depop. At the Animal Centre, they rehome the animals in their care and have a pet supplies store on site and online for all your requirements. They also provide a pet cremation service and a memorial garden for your beloved pets. To donate £5.00, text ‘RSPCADRB’ to 70085.