South West Somerset Branch

How we help our local community

 

Where we help:

TAUNTON, BRIDGWATER, WELLINGTON, MINEHEAD, CHARD, ILMINSTER, WILLITON, WIVELISCOMBE and the surrounding villages

How we help:

We offer financial assistance to help local animals most in need in our branch area via our veterinary voucher scheme. To see if you can get help with your veterinary bills from us, you will need to call our welfare line. This line is answered by volunteers, often on a call back basis so please leave a voicemail . Please be patient, this is not an emergency line, if in urgent need please speak with your vet. The WELFARE LINE number to call is 07791 759 813.

We also promote responsible pet ownership through neutering and microchipping

Throughout 2024 we assisted with the veterinary costs and neutering of 927 local animals in need (£53k). This includes Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets, a Pony, a Snake, a Bearded Dragon and a Budgie!

We also fully funded a community outreach officer helping to educate and engage the local community around animal welfare with a reach of over 18,000 people.

Supported with over £8,000 worth of initial veterinary costs and neutering of 114 stray dogs in our area 

Funded the neutering of local feral cats through TNR Projects

As well as supporting community microchipping events and attending community led action days

 

The money we raise in our charity shops in Taunton, Wellington and Chard along with donations goes directly towards funding the welfare work we support in your local area


Financial assistance checker

Veterinary financial aid

07791 759813

Owned animals only. Please visit https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus for any other enquiries