Who we are

We are the leading animal welfare charity

The RSPCA is the oldest and best-known animal welfare organisation. We’ve been responding to and campaigning for animals in need since 1824. 

Our vision

It's our vision to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.

We’re best known for our rescue and rehoming work with cats and dogs, but we respond to all animals in need, not just other pets but also wildlife, farm animals and laboratory animals.

Find out more about what we do, and see the RSPCA in action. 

Through all of our activities we take steps and strides towards our vision every day – thanks to you. We receive well over a million enquiries from the public each year, and we rely on your amazing support to make the difference – we can’t do it without you!

Find out how you can get involved.

The RSPCA is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity number 219099.