Mitch Rees
270409 RSPCA week 27 April to 3 May 2009
The RSPCA's vision is to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.
They are a registered charity that receives no lottery or state aid. Its £82 million annual running costs are funded exclusively by voluntary donations and legacies.
Every 25 seconds someone somewhere in England and Wales dials 0300 1234 999 - the RSPCA's national cruelty and advice line - for help.
During RSPCA Week we want people to spare a thought for the many thousands of animals needing the RSPCA's help each year and, in particular, for anyone thinking about getting a pet to consider the responsibility they are taking on before doing so.
One of RSPCA's key campaigns is the FIVE FREEDOMS:
Freedom from hunger and thirst
# by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
Freedom from discomfort
# by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Freedom from pain, injury or disease
# by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Freedom to express normal behaviour
# by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
Freedom from fear and distress
# by ensuring conditions and care which avoid mental suffering.
270409 RSPCA week 27 April to 3 May 2009
The RSPCA's vision is to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.
They are a registered charity that receives no lottery or state aid. Its £82 million annual running costs are funded exclusively by voluntary donations and legacies.
Every 25 seconds someone somewhere in England and Wales dials 0300 1234 999 - the RSPCA's national cruelty and advice line - for help.
During RSPCA Week we want people to spare a thought for the many thousands of animals needing the RSPCA's help each year and, in particular, for anyone thinking about getting a pet to consider the responsibility they are taking on before doing so.
One of RSPCA's key campaigns is the FIVE FREEDOMS:
Freedom from hunger and thirst
# by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
Freedom from discomfort
# by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Freedom from pain, injury or disease
# by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Freedom to express normal behaviour
# by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
Freedom from fear and distress
# by ensuring conditions and care which avoid mental suffering.