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Brief History and Achievements:
The branch was founded in 1840. It is entirely self-financing, receiving no funding other than that which it generates through fundraising activities, legacies and four RSPCA charity shops. In 1995, the branch’s animal home was closed down due to planning issues (involving noise levels and local residents), since then the branch has moved to Barrack Street and continued to rehome cats and dogs, with a cattery licensed for 38 cats and spaces for 10 dogs at private boarding kennels outside the city. In spite of this, in 2002, the branch continues to score very highly within the national RSPCA’s tables, and is second highest rehomer of cats in the East of England.
The branch continues to offer an almoning service, offering low-cost veterinary treatment to animals belonging to members of the public in receipt of means-tested benefits and veterinary vouchers to help towards the full cost of treatment or neutering for those wishing to attend their own vet. When funds are available, the branch also conducts neutering campaigns in areas of the greatest perceived need. |
The 4 new holding pods in our feed room
The branch currently operates from the Paws Centre in the city centre, where twice weekly veterinary and vaccination clinics are conducted, helping local people in need of low-cost treatment for their pets.
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