Friends to creatures all great and small, the RSPCA tries to help them all – no matter what situation they have landed themselves in.
As the year draws to a close, the animal charity is reflecting on four top rescues in Yorkshire ranging from sheep stuck in a river to a swan stuck on the top of a car park roof. It has not been a dull year for the team, as they thank the public for their continued support in giving them opportunities to save all creatures that they can.
RSPCA Chief Inspectorate Officer Steve Bennett said: “For 200 years the RSPCA’s dedicated and passionate team of rescuers have been helping animals in need.
“We’re here for every kind; but with almost 1 million calls for help every year, we can’t do this alone.
“We’re incredibly grateful to all of the animal-loving members of the public who have helped rescue animals themselves, taken them to vets for specialist care, as well as the other agencies who help save the lives of animals in need, from the fire service to the police to small local rescues!
“We will always use our specialist skills to help animals when we can and we’re grateful to other agencies for working with us to help animals in need.
“But there are also lots of ways the public can help animals themselves too; after all, the quicker an animal gets help, the better.
“If we all work together, we can create a kinder and better world for all animals.”
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