RSPCA appeals for adoptions as dogs rescued from overcrowded homes
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:01 · Archive
The RSPCA is appealing for adoptions and fostering as dogs rescued from overcrowded Birmingham homes need urgent placement.
The RSPCA is urging the public to adopt or foster animals through its Adoptober campaign as multi-animal rescue cases strain its services. In the West Midlands, 182 incidents involving 10 or more animals at a single address were recorded between January and August this year. Jo Rowland, the RSPCA's chief executive, said: 'We are struggling and we urgently need help. Our frontline officers are finding dozens, even hundreds of animals in need at single addresses.'
Animals rescued from overcrowded homes often have behavioural and medical needs due to their previous living conditions. At the RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre, several dogs are waiting for new homes, including Tyson, a two-year-old crossbreed, and bonded pair Rudie and Twixie. Deborah Caffull, manager at the Birmingham centre, said Tyson had 'not had the best start in life' after being found in poor conditions with his littermate and 'hadn't had much exposure to the outside world yet'.
The RSPCA is seeking both permanent adoptions and temporary fostering to free up space in its centres so rescue operations can continue.
How it is being reported
- Dogs rescued from overcrowded Birmingham homes need urgent helpDogs rescued from overcrowded homes in Birmingham are in urgent need of new families and homes as the RSPCA issues an appeal.Worcester News · 12 Oct, 12:28
- Dogs rescued from overcrowded Birmingham homes need urgent helpDogs rescued from overcrowded homes in Birmingham are in urgent need of new families and homes as the RSPCA issues an appeal.Malvern Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:28
In this story: RSPCA · Birmingham · West Midlands · Jo Rowland · Tyson · Rudie · Twixie · Deborah Caffull
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