Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, RSPCA abbreviated (English Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ) is an animal welfare organization in England and Wales. The RSPCA is the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in the world and one of the largest charitable organizations in the UK. Patron of the organization is Queen Elizabeth II

The RSPCA is funded entirely by donations and receives annually about 110 million pounds.

History

The RSPCA was founded in 1824 by a group of 22 reformers, whose leading figures were the members of Parliament Richard Martin and William Wilberforce, and the Pastor Arthur Broome. At that time the aim of the group was to support the Richard Martin 's Act. This law was adopted on July 22, 1822 in the British Parliament and forbade the mistreatment of animals.

Since the founding of the RSPCA in England another offshoot of the organization originated in the USA and Australia.

Organization

The RSCPA is a registered Donations organization that receives no financial support from the state. The annual expenditure amounted to 95.5 million pounds in 2006.

The RSCPA has declared itself the goal to prevent the mistreatment of animals, as well as to reduce the suffering of animals.

Operation

The RSCPA operates some sites that are mediated by the homeless animals to new owners. In some cases it euthanasia comes from non -place or very sick animals. Furthermore, the organization operates veterinary clinics and collection stations. In order to detect cases of animal abuse, employs the RSCPA inspectors who work with the local police and have completed a special training.

Criticism

Early 2009, the RSPCA was criticized by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( SSPCA ) because they opposed would take donations in Scotland, which actually was entitled to the SSPCA.

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