RSPCA hit with bill for cruelty prosecution

[brittone05]

I fully agree - the RSPCA's actions were no where near justified as far sa I can see.

Their primary role when they were given the title "Royal" by Queen Victoria was to help animals and thier owners alike.

They should have advised your family about Pebbles condition - they have vets at their centres (which aren't even funded by the head office who take all the donations!) and they were fully able to discuss Pebbles skin condition with your familt and advise the best course of action.

Instead, they have put your family and of course Pebbles through hell. How can it be in a dog's best interest to be removed form the family they are bonded with? It can't - Pebbles must miss you all terribly and I think it is a total disgrace how the RSPCA use innocent animals to gain publicity and yet more money to add to their super sized bank accounts.

They deserve all that comes to them and it is about time someone highlighted the problems within thier "charity"!

Habu - I only wish the RSPCA would do the job they were created to do. Sadly, politics and money are higher on thier agenda than working with keepers to better the country as a whole with regards to animal keeping.

[Vicky12]

Habu - I love the ASPCA they are brilliant. Our RSPCA could learn alot from them.

I watch alot of programs where the ASPCA work and they are just Brilliant. They really know whats important.

[TSKA Rory Matier]

Fenris.

I have pm'd you

Rory

[Sweetywrapper]

The whole reason we were in this situation in the first place is because my cousin placed an anonymous call because she thought I was mistreating my hamsters and she wanted me to lose them. I used to breed (i think that's the term) and raise them, because I adored looking after them. She took one, and it got attacked, so I mentioned that she should take it to a vet. She took offence by the comment, and decided that I shouldn't have my animals.

Now I can see why she chose the RSPCA. She likes to think of herself as an activist, so she understands the animal abuse companies. She clearly never wanted me to get my pets back, and in result, the night Pebbles was taken away I received some very malicious emails.

I just want him back now, but if I can change the way the RSPCA deals with their 'services', I'd be more than happy to help EVERYONE else. That way, in the future, others don't have to go through what my family has received.

[Faith]

Originally Posted by Sweetywrapper

The whole reason we were in this situation in the first place is because my cousin placed an anonymous call because she thought I was mistreating my hamsters and she wanted me to lose them. I used to breed (i think that's the term) and raise them, because I adored looking after them. She took one, and it got attacked, so I mentioned that she should take it to a vet. She took offence by the comment, and decided that I shouldn't have my animals.

Now I can see why she chose the RSPCA. She likes to think of herself as an activist, so she understands the animal abuse companies. She clearly never wanted me to get my pets back, and in result, the night Pebbles was taken away I received some very malicious emails.

I just want him back now, but if I can change the way the RSPCA deals with their 'services', I'd be more than happy to help EVERYONE else. That way, in the future, others don't have to go through what my family has received.

You are one very balanced 17yr old.
Huge ammounts of luck dust to you and your family

[HABU]

here in the states we'd sue them for all we could get...hurt them where it hurts the most..in the wallet..then they'd really think twice before procecuting someone...they'd make very sure that it was a proper action.... that's how you punish them.... but i suppose that isn't possible.... too bad. after the shell out a million or two a few times they'll do their homework. get all those responsible fired....

[Sweetywrapper]

With this entire thing, I just want my dog back so I can continue researching my exams and not animal cruelty =] My whole family has been extremely hurt by this, and we're all trying to get back on our feet. This has not only hurt us money wise, but it's hurt my exams too.

Suing is probablys an available option, however our funds are hardly sufficient. My mum and I are getting jobs in order to support this idea, if it is needed.

[Fangio]

Sorry you've had to go through all this. I'm glad you've won the first case and I'm sad to see that they're keeping your dog for 6 months until an appeal is launched. I'm positive that an appeal will also head in your favour in this case.

Don't give up!!!!

Once you've won that appeal THEN sue them for all you can! Look into legal aid if you haven't already to help pay for it.

I could rant all day long about the misdoings of the RSPCA but I won't, just know that it's only politics and money that they care for and not animals or their keepers. It's a sad thing as they could use all that money they have to do a lot of good.

Keep us informed what happens!

regards,

Matt.

[Natrix]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Please phone The SHG on 0844 700 66 90 and take a look at their website The Shg for Farmers, Pet Owners and Others Experiencing Difficulties with the RSPCA Whatever you do don't give up!

Sweetywrapper please take the advice given by Fenris and get your parents to contact the SHG. It will only cost you the price of a phone call.
Anne and Earnest have been dealing with the RSPCA for many years and their advice could well make the difference between losing your dog and getting it back.

The RSPCA aren't finished yet and you need their help and advice if your going to get pebbles back.

Natrix

[Sweetywrapper]

I have ^_^ I've spoken to Fenris, and we're calling up tomorrow for more information on what is going to happen.

Thanks =]