Increase in animal attacks by air rifles

Within two weeks there have been incident's of animals being used as targets by air rifles. The first was near the Caldon Canal with birds being shot at and more recently a cat in Newcastle. For the full story please  go to http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Hunt-gunman-shot-pet-cat-air-rifle-Newcastle/story-17157648-detail/story.html?ito=email_newsletter_thisisstaffordshire

People are urged to come forward and report anyone to the Police or the RSPCA (0300 1234 999) they suspect of shooting at animals with air guns or rifles.

The RSPCA Inspectors Work is never done

The previous blog concerned a cruelty case. Sadly this isn’t the only story. An injured dog was tethered to a kennel - by the same person who had tethered another dog to a park bench 18 months ago. The full story can be read at http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Cruel-dog-owner-David-Nicholls-given-ban-leaving/story-17032075-detail/story.html

Thankfully not all of our animals have been so mistreated. There can be many reasons why they end up with the RSPCA but all make wonderful pets once they are rehomed with a loving family. So its usually a very happy ending for most of them with full and eventful lives ahead of them.

Help Stop the Badger Cull

Badger cull update

Please do everything you can by supporting our efforts to stop the cull.  You can sign the e-petition by going to http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/38257.  Alternatively, please follow us at  www.stopthecull.com and support the Stop the Cull page on Facebook; http://www.facebook.com/StoptheCullCampaign.  Spread the word!

Man in Court after RSPCA Inspector visit

The RSPCA Inspectors are busy people. This year they have had  over 6500 calls in North Staffordshire area alone. Whilst some of the calls led to advice or recovery of injured animals, several of them were far more serious and one such case was that of a man letting two of his dogs starve to death. The story can be read at http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Norton-dad-Carl-Boote-left-dogs-die-yard/story-17109401-detail/story.html?ito=email_newsletter_thisisstaffordshire

Whilst these two dogs had such a distressing time the Inspectors rescue many more and some of them come to the local RSPCA Branch were they can be found new and loving homes. So anyone looking for a cat, dog or rabbit, please contact us as we have several wanting new homes. And the animals really appreciate a new, loving home and give so much back. Please help.

Don't Forget our Microchipping Day

On Thursday, 25 October we are offering Microchipoping for your pets. It is free although we do ask for a donation if possible. Our last event was so successful that we have extended our times to 10.00am to 3.00pm, again at Bucknall Community and Bowling Club, 189 Werrington Road, Bucknall, ST2 9AL.

Bonfire Night

The firework season is about to start. Please make sure your pet is safe by following the top 6 tips below

 1.Make sure that your pet has somewhere safe to hide

2 Walk your dog during the day and keep your pet inside at nighttime

3 At nightfall close all windows and curtains and put some music on

4 If your pet shows signs of fear LEAVE THEM ALONE unless they are likely to harm themselves

5 NEVER punish or maker a fuss of your pet when it is scared

6  Keep your pet safe and secure so that it cannot escape

Should the worst happen and your pet escapes make sure that is already microchipped.
For more information please visit http://www.rspcanorthstaffs.co.uk/fireworks.html