Compassion in Action: A Day at Our Rehoming facility 

The morning chill hasn’t quite lifted when the team arrives at 8:30 am, but inside the facility, it’s already buzzing with life. A colleague heads straight to the cattery, where Allergra — a devoted mum — waits with her kittens. They’re weighed, fed, and snuggled back into clean bedding. A curious bunny gets its breakfast too, while the administrative team juggles emails and adoption applications. There’s a call about an eight-year-old Bulldog who’s been fouling the house—it turns out, he’s never taken for a walk. He’ll be coming in tomorrow for a fresh start.

Across the way, a dedicated handler is knee-deep in dog duties. Breakfast bowls clatter, tails wag, and the leaf blower hums as the paths are cleared. Pebbles, a gentle soul, was diagnosed with a Grade 4 heart murmur during her vet check. Despite her struggles, she wagged her tail fiercely after her first vaccinations and microchip—a true fighter. Barry, shy and wary, gets some TLC from staff to help show him the world can be better, while Stanley skin tag needs removal and testing. Each note is carefully logged; every detail matters.

The cat care specialist works tirelessly with the cats, weighing, feeding, cleaning and prepping adoption packs. There’s joy in seeing healthy updates—Savannah’s skin looks great!

Another team member takes on isolation care, feeding and cleaning, then moves on to chickens and hutches. They clear leaves behind the vet room and even sweep the freezer shed. Later, they join the dog handlers for afternoon dog walks.

By evening, the facility hums with a sense of purpose. Our vet has worked through a full list—spay checks, heart scans, and vaccinations. Adoption packs are ready, a kitten viewing is booked for Saturday, and every animal has been seen, fed, and cared for. It’s work filled with heart: a team united by compassion, making sure every creature gets the chance it deserves.

That’s our wonderful local RSPCA team.