RSPCA Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire

Who we are

The objects of the Branch are to promote and support the objects of the National Society of the RSPCA, with particular reference to the designated Branch area.
Aiding the Regional Inspectorate of the National RSPCA, by taking in free of charge, mistreated, abandoned animals including pets whose owners suffer financial difficulties or pass away. The Society's Inspectorate rescues animals in distress and enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of animals by bringing prosecutions. This work is key to the "prevention or suppression of cruelty" part of the RSPCA objects, and promotes humane sentiments towards animals which involves moral benefit to humankind as a whole.
To find suitable new homes for the animals in our care, and to provide a service to the public to satisfy their family pet ownership requirements. To do this we operate a rehoming programme. Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment vaccination, neutering, microchipping and are assessed for rehoming we rehome animals at low cost to those willing and able to have a companion animal. Our policy to charge a reasonable adoption fee for animals aims to highlight the financial responsibility of pet ownership. It would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to rehome to those who could not afford them.
We take in free of charge, lost animals and take steps to reunite them with their owners. This work benefits our community, including the local authorities by preventing animals straying and posing a risk to themselves and people through road traffic accidents.
We respond to enquiries from the public about animals locally. This is a benefit to the public who know we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We provide volunteering opportunities for those wishing to support our work, including Trusteeship, fostering and fundraising. This benefits the public by providing the possibility of doing work, which is compassionate, rewarding, and offers social companionship.