RSPCA West Dorset Branch Taylors Rehoming Centre

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT REPORTING CRUELTY OR ANIMAL WELFARE CONCERNS

Paddy's Appeal

Paddy is a very special boy currently in the care of RSPCA West Dorset Branch.
Unfortunately, Paddy was born with two of his paws missing, and he will require a little more than most to ensure he will enjoy the happy, active and pampered life he deserves.

We are currently raising funds to enable us to have Paddy fully assessed by a specialist vet.

We need to raise £1,700 for this.

Every penny donated will be very much appreciated.

Please CLICK HERE to support Paddy's Appeal

Dorchester Charity Shop Closing

Please note we can no longer accept donated goods at our Dorchester Shop, but would welcome them at our Bridport and Sherborne Shops.

Shop Volunteers needed

Our Bridport and Sherborne shops are in need of more volunteers!

We need people both to help out on the till and also with sorting and steaming.

If this is something you would like to find out more about, please get in touch!

Annual Report and Accounts

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Click here for our full 2021 accounts

Needed - Donated Cat Food

Our cats are fed exclusively on Whiskas and Felix, as using a variety of cat foods can upset their tummies.

If you could donate a few cans or pouches, we would be so grateful.

Food can be dropped off at Taylor's, or at any of our Charity Shops.

Or you could donate cat food money by PayPal, just send us a message to let us know what it's for.

Buy a tea towel to support us

Great range of superb quality Ulster Weavers and Alex Clark tea towels - available in our charity shops and via our eBay store

Rehoming statistics

In 2021 we rehomed

78 cats

25 rabbits

68 small animals and birds

RSPCA West Dorset Branch is proud to be a 'no-kill shelter'

Our No-Euthanasia policy

It is the policy of the Branch that it will not authorise the euthanasia of any animal except where such animal has been both:

examined by a qualified vet that has been directly appointed by the Branch ("Vet"); and
the Vet has provided the Branch with their professional opinion that the said animal is either:

(i) dying and is suffering or will suffer in the near future; or

(ii) is in significant pain or distress without the possibly of treatment.

The Animal Welfare Act

"The Five Freedoms"

As well as increasing the penalties for those who inflict the most serious offences, the Animal Welfare Act makes it a legal requirement for pet owners to do what is reasonable to provide for their animal's needs. These are:

a proper diet (food and water)
somewhere suitable to live
any need to be housed with or apart from other animals
allowing them to express normal behaviour
protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease

RSPCA West Dorset Branch is a separate charity affiliated to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). We cover the towns of Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Sherborne and Axminster (Devon) and the surrounding villages. Our priorities are the welfare and rehoming of local animals. We raise our funds within the Branch boundaries and all money raised is spent within the area. We are responsible for "Taylors Rehoming Centre" at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester.

If you wish to report an Animal Emergency or have concerns regarding the welfare of an animal please telephone 0300 1234 999. Please also call this number if you need to have an unowned or wild animal collected.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US REGARDING EMERGENCIES OR CRUELTY

CALL 0300 1234 999 AND REPORT THE MATTER TO THE RSPCA NATIONAL CALL CENTRE