Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals York, Harrogate And District Branch
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Mission Statement
The objects of the RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch are to promote the work and objects of the National RSPCA, which are to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means, within the York, Harrogate and District area, in accordance with the policies of the National RSPCA. We do this through the running of the York Animal Home, which is licensed to look after 54 dogs, 54 cats (increasing to 72 during kitten season) and 19 rabbits, as well as many small furries and birds. Our small wildlife unit houses hedgehogs and feral birds which are released back to the wild when they have been brought back to health.
About This Cause
We are a successful rehoming centre and are proud that we re-home a large number of animals but we are always looking for more homes. The more animals we re-home the more animals we can help. There is always a waiting list of animals that have been abandoned or neglected waiting for a rescue place. The RSPCA has been helping animals and their owners in York since 1864. The first "Home for Lost Dogs" opened on St George's Field in 1944. It had very few facilities and was replaced in 1956 by the building on Castle Mills Bridge where the boat office is today. It became the "Home for Stray and Unwanted Animals" when a cattery was added in 1957. Regular flooding and a lack of facilities and staff accommodation meant that it was necessary to fund raise for a new home, and our current premises opened in 1980. The York Animal Home is licensed to look after 54 dogs, 54 cats (increasing to 72 during kitten season) and 19 rabbits, as well as many small furries and birds. Our small wildlife unit houses hedgehogs and feral birds which are released back to the wild when they have been brought back to health. Maintenance of the 9 buildings, staffing costs, supporting our volunteers, veterinary bills and most importantly caring for, rehabilitating and rehoming our animals costs around £1400 per day. Ensuring that we are efficient and use our hard-earned funds in the most effective way possible is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees and our management team.