Success Stories

As the UK’s leading animal welfare charity, we're rallying humanity to create a better world for every kind. 

Our movement — made up of animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming specialists, campaign and education teams, supporters, animal lovers and partners — is driving change to prevent cruelty and alleviate suffering for all animals. 

Read about our latest successes and find out how you can help transform animals' lives. It takes everyone to muck in.  

A Merle Lurcher dog standing in a paddling pool on a hot day next to a RSPCA staff member

Our latest success stories

Dog rescued from fighting: Now Buddy awaits a new buddy

Bull lurcher Buddy was rescued from use in badger and fox baiting and, having healed from his many injuries in private boarding, is now ready for a safe, loving home.

Jack & Poppy: Rescued Dogs Reunited

Jack and Poppy were found starving and seriously unwell. After recovering in RSPCA care, the Staffie crosses found loving families and met again months later.

Rescued Husky Finds Loving Home

Lucy was rescued from neglect as a puppy. With veterinary care, a loving foster home and plenty of patience, she grew in confidence and found her family.

How we define success

  • We change lives - by rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming and releasing animals 
  • We change minds - through expert education, fundraising and volunteering  
  • We change laws and industries - by lobbying Government and business on animal welfare 

How our work transforms animals' lives

Rescue and care

Find out how we’ve transformed the lives of animals who’ve experienced cruelty, neglect and abuse, through specialist care.

Prevention

Read about our work to inspire kindness by supporting people with the tools and skills needed to change hearts and minds.

Campaigns

Learn how our animal welfare campaigns have helped consign harmful and regressive practices to the history books.