Working for pets
The work we do for companion pets is backed by our companion animals science team, which helps ensure
that everything we do and say about pets is based on science and practical experience. The team protects and
improves the lives of companion and working animals, and those used in sport, by advising and helping anyone
responsible for them, from individuals to governments.
In 2014 our work for pets included:
❙ Developing several new training courses for RSPCA staff including
understanding and meeting the welfare of kennelled dogs, and
understanding and preventing dog aggression.
❙ Producing more guides for staff working with animals in our care,
including the bonding of rabbits, meeting the needs of indoor cats
and how to socialise puppies with kittens.
❙ Launching new materials about keeping children safe around dogs,
showing how children should and shouldn't interact with dogs.
For more information, visit: www.rspca.org.uk/dogsandchildren
❙ Taking part in Rabbit Awareness Week, which aims to improve
the welfare of rabbits with the theme being 'one small hop',
encouraging owners to make one small change to improve the
lives of their rabbits.
❙ Developing a course to help staff understand and comply with
the requirements of the Dangerous Dogs Act and in particular
prohibited types of dogs.
❙ Updating the RSPCA range of HarperCollins pet care books on
caring for guinea pigs, hamsters, kittens, puppies and rabbits.
Our expert science teams provide the
scientific basis that helps us advance
animal welfare effectively.
OUR WORK BEHIND THE SCENES ANNUAL REVIEW 2014