England and Wales
Venus' story
Venus was rescued from neglect, along with her puppies. While they soon found loving homes, she waited eight long months for someone to choose her. At our Southridge centre, she received the vital care, warmth, and patience she needed, and is finally learning to play again.
This Christmas, many dogs could face neglect, frightened and alone. Please donate today and help give another animal like Venus the safety, love and second chance they deserve.
THANKS TO SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU, THE RSPCA AND RSPCA BRANCHES REHOMED 25,566 ANIMALS IN ENGLAND AND WALES LAST YEAR.*
*Based on rehoming data in 2025 from RSPCA Centres and RSPCA Branches
See the difference your donations make
Be part of something bigger this Christmas. With every donation, you join the team rescuing and treating the worst cases of neglect and abandonment. Meet some of the animals we've already saved from neglect, from sweet Staffy Nova to bonded siblings Dante and Beatrice.
It’s a miracle that Nova survived
Puppy Nova was close to dying when our rescuer found her: collapsed, barely breathing, on a dirty bed in a kitchen corner. We rushed her to a vet. A staff member at the practice said it was “The worst case” they had seen. But thanks to donations from people like you, Nova survived. She’s now adored by her new owner and loves to play on the beach.
Reports of neglect rose 26% last year*
Right now, more animals are being abandoned without food or water, left to suffer in pain. Every 10 minutes we get another call about an abandoned animal**. As a charity, the RSPCA is independent of government. We rely on public donations to rescue animals in desperate need. Rescue efforts, vet treatments and everyday care – it’s all possible thanks to donors like you.
* The RSPCA's Wilberforce database. Based on incidents of neglect reported to the RSPCA, between Jan 2025 and Dec 2025.
** Every 10 minutes refers to a typical 12-hour day.
- Animal Welfare 80p
- Raising the next £1 19p
- Governance AND support 1p
The Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts 2025
Other ways to give back
Want to do more for animals this winter? Join animal lovers across England and Wales who are making a difference. From kind acts to volunteering, there are ways for everyone to help.
