- enter property;
- seize animals;
- seize evidence of animal cruelty offences;
- issue animal welfare directions/notices;
- issue on-the-spot fines; and.
- initiate prosecutions under animal welfare legislation.
What do the RSPCA enforce?
RSPCA Inspectors have a range of powers to enforce animal welfare law and investigate animal cruelty offences. Inspectors also work with animal owners to educate and advise them on appropriate animal care. initiate prosecutions under animal welfare legislation.
How does the RSPCA campaign?
Through our campaigns we raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. Animals can rely on us to rescue them when they need us most. To rehabilitate them wherever possible, provide them with the very best veterinary care and to find them new homes, either through rehoming or release.
Can RSPCA force entry?
They have NO right to enter your home to inspect your animals or to demand that you answer any of their questions. They have NO power to stop, obstruct or otherwise detain any vehicle carrying animals. Whilst the Society's staff issue criminal proceedings against offenders, they do so by way of private prosecution.22 Jan 2014
What can the RSPCA do?
Our powers RSPCA Inspectors have a range of powers to enforce animal welfare law and investigate animal cruelty offences. Inspectors also work with animal owners to educate and advise them on appropriate animal care.
Can the RSPCA get a warrant?
The RSPCA will usually attend at properties without notice and should be present with Police officers and a warrant to be able to search your home and land. Without accompanying Police officers and a warrant, you should not allow the RSPCA to enter as the charity has no lawful authority to be there.
What is the role of RSPCA?
We're the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and we've been here for animals since 1824. We're the world's oldest and largest animal welfare charity, with the primary focus of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing animals across England and Wales.
What products and services do RSPCA provide?
- Rescue and treat animals. Our inspectors investigate cruelty complaints every day of the year.
- Care for unwanted or abused animals.
- Campaign for changes in the law.
- Educate people around the world.
How RSPCA help animals?
RSPCA member Societies in states and territories work hard every day to care for animals, through rehoming unwanted and neglected animals through their shelters, educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and, where possible, by supporting injured wildlife.