RSPCA Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk Branch Spring Newsletter
Don’t let the slumbering puppies fool you, we are back and in full swing this Spring!
In our first newsletter of the year, hear about the amazing things we achieved in 2022, meet some of our current residents and find out about the exciting events we have planned for you in 2023!
Last year, our staff and volunteers achieved some incredible things for animals and the environment including: – Finding homes for 627 animals including goats, dogs, cats, guinea fowl and peacocks! – Saving three double deckers worth of clothing, shoes and bric a brac from going to landfill through our charity shops -Taking 5,400 enquiries from members of the public, providing advice and support – Donating nearly 6 tonnes of pet food to local food banks! We are only a local, small charity but are passionate about achieving big things for animals and pet owners in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Now let’s see what 2023 brings!
Puppy Pandemonium!
Our 2023 went off with a bang this year after we unexpectedly welcomed eight puppies from two separate litters! These little ones needed a lot of love and care from the team as they ensured that they grew up big and strong and were socialized properly. They were also very unusual pups in that one litter was a Chinese Crested Hairless/Pekinese so had furless bodies and hairy faces!
These little ones have now all found their forever homes and we are so delighted to see them meet their new families after watching their journey with us. #AdoptDontShop We have lots of animals in our care looking for their forever homes, these are just a few! Click on their photos to meet them or see who else we have available for adoption here. Mice Tigger African Land Snails Make a Smile Rollover The Make A Smile rollover this week is an incredible £7500 – that’s a lot of Easter Eggs! It only costs £1 per ticket and you can choose to play a single game, sign up to be a regular player or increase your odds by buying multiple tickets! Every ticket helps us to help an animal in need and also gives you the chance to win big!
It’s a win win!
Get your tickets Urgent Stock Appeal Our Charity Shops urgently need new stock including ladies and mens clothing, books, bric a brac and electrical items. Your unwanted items provide a vital source of income and raise the money that lets us do our amazing work! By donating your items, you can help us to help animals and pet owners in need. Find your nearest Shop Sponsor our Golf Day on 21st April We have sixteen tee boxes available to sponsor for just £50 per tee. In exchange, you’ll receive advertising on the day including within the programme, a digital display, on the tee and throughout the golf club. This is a great opportunity to get recognition for your brand whilst supporting a local, innovative animal welfare charity. What are you ewe doing here?! Ewe might have been chilly in the snow but spare a thought for our Head of Animal Welfare and Animal Welfare Manager who spent a couple of hours in the freezing cold to rescue a sheep! This young Soay sheep had been spotted wandering alone at a grain storage facility near Kings Lynn for a couple of weeks and given the harsh weather, we knew it was important to get him to safety. After a little planning, thanks to our team and the Inspectorate from the National RSPCA this handsome fella is now safe and sound in his new home. Become a Junior Animal Champion! How Cupid found love This sleeping beauty is Cupid, a lovely black cat that didn’t have the best start in life.
Cupid and her family were dumped in a field in Norfolk in a tiny cage at the end of 2022. The poor things were underweight, covered in fleas and even had glitter glue on their fur. Due to it being the festive season, our team named them after Santa’s reindeer and got to work getting them care, treatment and ready for their forever homes. Cupid found her home last month and as you can see, she’s made herself very comfortable!
Did you know… That several of our favourite springtime plants can be deadly to our pets? Hyacinths, Lilies, Lily of the Valley, Tulips and Crocuses are all toxic to cats and dogs so be sure to avoid them outside and in any bouquets you bring into the house. Sign up to the RSPCA newsletter here