In July, the RSPCA had 1,646 dogs in its care in England and Wales - the highest number on record and more than double the number from July 2020. Of all the animals in RSPCA care in July, a third of these were dogs - with 445 dogs rescued in July alone, compared to a five-year average of 245 per month.
With many RSPCA centres being already full, almost half of these dogs are being cared for in private kennels - which, along with all the other animals being housed at private boarding establishments due to lack of space, comes at a cost of more than £650,000 a month to the charity.
Now, the charity is calling for the public’s help and urgently appealing for adopters to come forward, to give dogs a second chance.
Sally Jones, Animal Centre Manager at the charity’s Block Fen Animal Centre in March, said: “Every adoption frees up vital space for us to rescue another animal in urgent need. If you’ve ever considered adopting, now is the time - you could be the lifeline a dog is waiting for.”
Could you give one of these pooches a home?
For more information on any of the dogs at Block Fen, please call 0300 123 0726 or email [email protected].
To view the dogs in the care of Block Fen, visit www.rspca.org.uk/findapet.
9. Narla- Belgian Shepherd crossbreed (1 year old)
Narla can be a bouncy girl at times, but her mix does leave her with a drive to learn! She walks well on lead and responds well to training ? frequently offering a "sit" or "paw" with little prompting. She knows her name and continues to do well with her recall. Unfortunately Narla has found the kennel environment quite stressful at times and this has impacted her interactions with other dogs in certain circumstances. However, with our support she has made great progress in this area and has a circle of dog friends she can walk alongside on a routine basis. Photo: RSPCA Block Fen
10. Layla- Siberian Husky (10 years old)
Layla is currently undergoing health and behavioural assessments with the hope of being ready for rehoming by September 14. Registration of potential adopters are being taken. Photo: RSPCA Block Fen
11. Cherry- Cane Corso (2 year old)
Cherry is one of those dogs that once you bond with her, she's never forgetting you. She loves HARD! This include lots of cuddles, all the kisses and jumping up for even more fuss. She also believes, despite her size, she can be a lapdog! If she's not waiting for a fuss in her kennel, you'll find her snuggled up with multiple cuddly toy friends. Cherry is also super foody and loves meal times. Photo: RSPCA Block Fen
12. Assula- American Bulldog crossbreed (7 years old)
Assula is a happy, affectionate girl who adores the people she knows. She walks at a steady pace and is very content relaxing in our paddocks where she can potter about freely. Despite her size, she is gentle with everyone she meets and loves nothing more than fuss and companionship. Photo: RSPCA Block Fen