
RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch
Registered Charity Number: 232255RSPCA National 24hr Cruelty and Advice Line 0300 1234 999
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One Girl. One pandemic.
Foreword by Branch Manager Susie. Our Retail Co-ordinator Steph has been part of the RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch family for over 10 years now. She started out as a part time deputy shop manager all those years ago and today is embedded in the fabric of who we...
Leon’s tale
Leon’s Story On 5th April 2020 a member of the public rang the National RSPCA helpline to say they were fleeing the country to escape the corona virus and leaving behind two cats. Inspector Dingley spoke to the owner who said they were flying at 3pm that afternoon and...
Charlie
From the moment Charlie came into our care I think I can easily say that everyone fell head over heels in love with him. Charlie has such a sweet natured and loving personality that just draws you to him and you can’t seem to get enough, no matter how long you spend...
A Tale of Two Rabbits by volunteer Sharon
A Tale Two Rabbits by volunteer Sharon Richardson At the beginning of March 2020 we were asked if we could foster a 4 week old bunny kit. The centre had tried to introduce the kit to another litter; however with no success. The little kit, thought to be a boy, was...
2020: The Year That Was Part 3. Accentuate the positives!
The final part of our 2020 blog round up by our Branch Manager, Susie: In the days running up to Christmas we admitted a number of rabbits that had been abandoned: two at a vet, one on a doorstep, 1 in a park, one in a cardboard box and one in a cage. All seemingly...
2020 The Year That Was: Part 2
January and February are typically quieter months for cat admissions, we are always steady on the rabbit front, but we started the year with a high number of small animals from two ‘hoarding’ situations. It certainly kept us busier than usual. Before we knew it there...
2020 The Year That Was Part 1
Reactive and adaptive - 2020, the year that was. Part 1 Buy a present for animals in our care this Christmas! This is a three part blog post about the impact of the global pandemic on a little animal charity based in Greater Manchester. This is part one by Branch...
Life as an RSPCA Animal Care Assistant by Clare
Clare with a very special kitty with a thumb, Theodore. More common than you would think....! I started my animal care assistant journey on the 14th October 2019, and I have loved every minute of being an animal carer. I started a part time role but was then offered a...
A blog for Orla
I could be wrong, but for all the years I’ve done my job I can’t remember a time when we haven’t had animals in our care with long term rehabilitation needs. When we do have such special animals we place them in a foster home so they can live their life as if they are...
Micro-moggies
Help our micro-moggies! Well what a Summer we've had so far! The team have been as busy as always but with the added pressures of COVID-19 it's certainly been 'interesting' to say the least! We'll be keeping it light in this week's blog and filling your screens with...
Anniversary Blog part 6 – Rover
Rover the cat Entered our care: 17th January 2020 Left for his new home: 26th May 2020 Time in our care: 18 weeks (130 days) Entry reason: Collected from Manor Road, S66. Long term stray, both eyes infected. Been living in a car, it was a Rover! Rover’s story Rover...
Anniversary Blog part 5 – Jasper
Jasper Entered our care: 22nd August 2019 Left for new home: 12th November 2019 Time in our care: 11 weeks (82 days) Entry reason: Case rabbit. Owner mutilated rabbit's ears. Signed over 30th August 2019. Initial entry health check: Treated by case vet. Ears healing...
Anniversary blog part 4: Jimmy
Jimmy Entered our care: 19th February 2020 Left for new home: 13th May 2020 Time in foster care: 6 weeks Entry reason: Abandoned in a pet carrier in a McDonald's toilet (Stockport Road, M12). Initial entry health check: Considerable matting to rear end removed. Highly...
Anniversary blog part 3: Julian
Julian the rabbit Entered our care: 4th April 2020 Left for new home: 20th June 2020 Time in our care: 11 weeks (77 days) Entry reason: Via RSPCA regional networking team. Signed over by owner. Was living with a guinea pig. Owner unable to care for them. SH went to...
Anniversary Blog part 2 – Wobbly Bobbly
Wobbly Bobbly Entered our care: 8th June 2020 Left for new homes: 4th July 2020 Time on in our care: 3 weeks (26 days) Entry reason: Stray cat found struggling to weight bear. Wobbly Bobbly’s story Wobbly Bobbly was found by a member of the public walking oddly on the...
Anniversary Blog part 1 – Zebedee
Zebedee the cat Entered our care: 19th September 2019 Left us for new home: 2nd November 2019 Time with us: 6 weeks (44 days) Entry reason: Case. Dog found chained at top of stairs with tight chain lead, collar embedded in neck. 5 x cats emaciated. Fleas +++. Owner...
Our Pedigree
June has been another whirlwind month that has seen the team work exceptionally hard in the absence of colleagues. We’ve had 6 weeks back to back of reduced staffing due to staff taking accrued annual leave, shielding or being furloughed. It has been damn hard work...
A picture speaks louder than words
It's been another random week and with the most random weather too! The week started well with an unexpected surprise through the post! Donations poured on our second Saturday charity shop donation drop-in we were overwhelmed with generosity from the local...
Perfectly imperfect
One of the hardest aspects of our work is saying goodbye to animals. It is true that we are frequently picking up the pieces and trying to ‘undo’ the damage that has been done. Regardless of whether you can justify it, or rationalise it, it does sometimes feel like...
Thanks & praise
The first week of June is National Volunteers Week. Each year we celebrate it with a social gathering to say thank you to our amazing team of volunteers who work on the retail and animal side of things at the branch. In the past we’ve had afternoon teas, a garden...
RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch
565 Wilbraham Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 0AE
Email: adoptions@rspca-manchesterandsalford.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 232255
Please note that animals are not kept at this address