RSPCA's Fenland-based rescue centre fears more animals could be abandoned this Christmas
RSPCA Block Fen in Wimblington cared for more than 100 animals last Christmas Day
The animal centre staff work round-the-clock, 365 days a year to care for animals in need and Christmas Day is no exception with Block Fen caring for 55 dogs, 44 cats, 25 rabbits and 16 other animals on December 25.
Throughout the festive December last year, the animal centre took in 175 animals and cared for more dogs than any other animal (63).
This year, faced with the financial strain of the coronavirus crisis, the RSPCA is concerned that more people may struggle to care for their pets and could see a rise in them being abandoned or neglected, meaning more animals could end up in rescue centres.
Chris Sherwood, chief executive at the RSPCA, said: “There were nearly 2,000 animals in our care last Christmas Day with our animal centre staff working hard throughout the festive period to care for them. Our dedicated staff will be working round the clock again this Christmas to rehabilitate and care for the animals that need us the most.
“We could not do this without the generous support of fellow animal lovers who pick up the phone to alert us when an animal is in need and who donate to help us continue our vital work.”
This December, RSPCA Block Fen is caring for Buffy, Oz and Spike. These three pigs came into the care of the animal centre as strays. It took them a little while to settle as they were quite shy but once they have got used to the staff, their personalities have blossomed. Buffy is the most confident of the trio and they all have very curious and playful natures.
When they are not playing they are either telling you it's time for their dinner or they are all cuddled up together buried under their straw. The group would make a great addition to somebody who has the right facilities to keep them.
For more information or to rehome Buffy, Oz and Spike contact RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre.
Donating £50 could help feed all the rescued animals in one of our centres for a day.
This winter, the RSPCA expects to rescue thousands of animals from neglect, cruelty and suffering. To help our rescue teams reach the thousands of animals who desperately need us, visit www.rspca.org.uk/xmas and Join the Christmas Rescue #JoinTheRescue
