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www.rspca.org.uk/cawf
A resource for
contingency
planners
The purpose of this guide is to set out useful advice
and guidance for contingency planners regarding
animal welfare. It is not a comprehensive manual,
aiming to provide starting points for consideration
and contact details for further information and advice.
The RSPCA is the largest and earliest-founded animal
welfare organisation in the world. There is a wealth
of knowledge and experience available for you to
access, not only from our inspectorate but also from
teams across the Society, which serves both England
and Wales.
RSPCA 24-hour cruelty line:
0300 1234 999
The RSPCA has a dedicated line for reporting cruelty and
welfare concerns that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of
the year. As a charity, the Society relies on the support of
public donations for the animal welfare services it provides.
The call team can be contacted to deal with emergencies
such as trapped or injured animals. They are your first point
of contact in the unfortunate event that your contingency
plan is put into practice and assistance is needed from the
RSPCA. The call will be tasked to the appropriate member
of the inspectorate, who will be able to investigate and
provide assistance.
Our website offers npoliticalaffairs@rspca.org.ukre
information. Go to: www.rspca.org.uk
THE RSPCA
Lenny Rolles - RSPCA Senior Parliamentary
Adviser - Local Government
Tel: 0300 123 0132
Email: politicalaffairs@rspca.org.uk
Address:
Public Affairs, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way,
Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9RS
The RSPCA can provide further information on specific
areas of animal related issues that concern local
authorities and contingency planners directly. We can
also provide information that indirectly impacts on
contingency planning, such as advice on pets in
housing, stray dogs, dangerous dogs and animal
hoarding. We can also, on request, provide specific
briefings on key legislation regarding animals.
The RSPCA can put local authorities and contingency
planners in touch with the RSPCA chief inspector for
their area.
Services for local authorities and
contingency planners
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