Our policies

From genetic engineering to responsible pet ownership to rodeos to fish as prizes, our policies set out what we believe. 

The RSPCA Council has developed our policies over the years to guide the RSPCA’s work. Our policies outline our views on the ways animals are treated, and these views are the basis from which we take action.

RSPCA policies on animal welfare (PDF 273KB)
 

Related information 

To ensure treatment is available for all sick or injured wild animals, we have an agreement with the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Read more about the agreement:

RSPCA payment policy for emergency wildlife treatments by private vets (PDF 35.8KB)


The following is not a policy as such, but information on what is a sad, but necessary, part of our work:

RSPCA Euthanasia statement (PDF 108KB)

Captive bolt suspension statement June 2010 (PDF 45KB)

Captive bolt suspension Q and A (PDF 80KB)