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  • Are Certain Dogs Really Overlooked in Rescues Because of Their Colour?

    Are Certain Dogs Really Overlooked in Rescues Because of Their Colour?

    Well, yes, according to the RSPCA brindle coloured dogs aren’t given the same chance that others are.

    According to the charity, over the last three years it has taken on average 41 days to find loving new homes for the dogs in their care, yet for brindle dogs this figure is 65 days.

    Here are six fantastic brindle dogs currently in rescue across the UK who can’t wait to find a home – could it be with you?

     

    1. Pippin

    This lovely cross-breed girl is around 20 months old who was rescued by Lea Valley Dog Rescue from a dog pound. She is an affectionate little girl who has gained in confidence since coming into rescue. She is roughly the size of a small Cocker Spaniel and we think she has some Whippet in her, judging by her lovely looks.

    Pippin loves the company of humans and dogs alike. She loves long walks and would love to get her very own family, someone to love her and show her how good life could be, someone who will let her enjoy the spring air and the summer sun. Pippin is ready to start the next length of her journey.

    Find out more about Pippin here

     

    2. Luca

    This fabulous blue brindle 5 year old Greyhound boy is a big huggable chunk of a boy! No longer ‘required’ he has thankfully landed on his feet with Kerry Greyhounds UK and is now in a foster home awaiting his new life with his (hopefully) soon to be forever family. He is a stunning boy with a lot of love to give.

    He really will make a lovely addition to the lucky family who adopts him. Luca always keeps a favourite soft toy close by so he can play with it and fling it in the air at any given time! He is a ray of sunshine and will make anyone and everyone smile and laugh with his funny antics and lovely character.

    Find out more about Luca here

     

    3.  Rosie

    What a stunning little girl Rosie is! This 3 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs a supportive family to offer time and tolerance to allow her to settle into her new home. Rosie was found stray/abandoned and unclaimed within a council pound until Rescue Remedies stepped forwards to offer a rescue place and save her life.

    Rosie is a gem and is now prepared for her home. She walks beside you and meets most dogs well but would tell a bouncy dog off, as indeed she should. Rosie is fostered with a young child and is marvellous amongst children in general, but would prefer to be the only dog in her new home.

    Find out more about Rosie here

     

    4. Bia!

    This beautiful girl is Bia, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is currently in the care of the RSPCA’s Blackberry Farm Animal Centre, Aylesbury, where she’s been for over a year. She has spent almost her whole life in kennels after being removed from her home in January 2014 where she had been tethered in a garden without proper shelter, food or water.

    When Bia came to Blackberry Farm she had a problem with lameness caused by a floating knee cap. She needed an operation to fix it but is now waiting patiently for new owners who can give her the care and attention she needs. She’s looking for an active home where she can go on lots of walks and enjoy playtime. Could this playful bundle of brindle fun be the one for you?

    Find out more about Bia here

     

    5. Smiley Skye

    This lovely girl is at the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre, she’s a seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Five months ago poor Skye was abandoned at the RSPCA’s London vet hospital and is still waiting to find a new family who will love her and look after her properly. Skye is very sweet but a little unsure of her new kennel environment. She really is a people dog and loves to have cuddles. The kennel staff describe her as a ‘constant companion’ and say she wants to be friends with any person she meets. She’s lots of fun off lead and absolutely loves playing with footballs.

    Find out more about Skye here

     

    6. Sugar!

    This sweet 2 year old Pug cross girl is Sugar. She’s very Pug like in nature and stamps her feet in true Pug style. She gets very excited but she’s such a young girl, she’ll need a home where she gets plenty of love and exercise.

    She’s a proper little poppet who will repay her new family in buckets with love, laughs and stamps.

    Find out more about Sugar here

     

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  • Why Should I Fundraise for the RSPCA?

    Why Should I Fundraise for the RSPCA?

    It’s a really great feeling to get involved in fundraising and know that you’ve made a difference to a great cause. However, there are so many worthy charities that it can be difficult to choose where to focus your fundraising efforts.

    Here are just some of the reasons why the RSPCA is a great charity to get involved with:

    The RSPCA is independent

    The RSPCA is not funded by the government and so therefore mainly relies on voluntary donations and fundraising. The RSPCA chooses to remain independent as this means that they are free to lobby for changes regarding the welfare of animals without the fear of funding being possibly withdrawn.

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    Help stop animal cruelty

    The RSPCA believes that every animal has the right to lead a cruelty free life, and is active in preventing animal cruelty. Over 100,000 complaints of cruelty are investigated by the RSPCA each year, with many animals being rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed. Without voluntary donations the RSPCA would be powerless to rescue animals in desperate need and give them the care and attention that they need.

    Give a pet a home

    The aim of the RSPCA is to find their rescued or abandoned pets a happy new home and donations help to raise awareness of that, as well as awareness of what it takes to be a good, responsible pet owner. Donations are also used to house, feed and care for the hundreds of animals that the RSPCA continues to look after until their forever home is found.

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    Welfare for ALL animals

    It may surprise you to know that it’s not just pets that the RSPCA strives to protect. The RSPCA believes in welfare for all animals, including pet, farm, wild and research animals. Through continuous goals, missions and campaigns, the RSPCA aims to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of all animals – and to do that they need your donations!

    Fundraising is easy

    It’s so easy to get involved and fundraise for the RSPCA – you’ll find everything you need on the website! As well as choosing an animal welfare project to raise money for you’ll also find lots of fundraising ideas as well as a downloadable fundraising toolkit.

    It’s completely up to you whether you’d like to organise your own fundraising event, or you’d like to join one of the RSPCA challenges. Online you’ll find details of the Mount Kilimanjaro trek, a selection of cycling challenges from the 500km Costa Rica coast to coast cycle to the slightly tamer Manchester to Blackpool bike ride, and a ‘Jump in June!’ skydive.

    See the difference

    Whether you raise £10 or £10,000, it’s easy to see the difference that donations make at the RSPCA. Supporters are kept up to date about current appeals on the website and blog – for example, a simple click will show that over £126k has been raised for the emergency seal appeal, as well as detailing how much it costs to feed the seals and what the rest of the money is being used for. You can also see that it costs £10,000 to rehome 20 dogs, or £8,000 to rehome 30 cats, making it easy to understand where the money that is donated to the RSPCA goes.

    If you fancy having fun for a really good cause, the RSPCA is a fantastic charity to focus your efforts on. Simply decide what you want to do, download the fundraising pack and donate!