This is a warning to all animal keepers, wether it be herps or mammals,

The RSPCA are going around and Knocking on doors of peoplewho own animals, They are saying that they are advising people on the changes of the Animal Welfare Bill, in particular about sizes of cages/tanks,

I have put this up as i have been speaking to friends of mine who had a visit from the RSPCA today, who has told them that all of there cages for their gerbils and rats are inadequate, The inspector told them the required size of a cage should be 60x36x24 for upto 6 rats and have to have toys/wood to chew in them, and the lab/breeding cages are inadequate. before leaving the inspector told them that he will be back in 30 days to see if they have started to change the cages and if no changes have been made, they would go to jail,

My friends are an old couple and have over 20 years experience keeping/breeding rodent and herp, They are both concerned about this and are panicky as they are on a low income,

I have spoken to Wohic and Nerys about this and have reassured them that they have nothing to worry about as Nerys has given me the following link which is very useful and imformative,

The Shg for Farmers, Pet Owners and Others Experiencing Difficulties with the RSPCA

I would like to offer to every one else to see as it tells you what you should do if they turn up on your doorstep, and what your legal rights are,this is also not a thread for people to start bitching on, so only positive comments please,


If possible could a mod sticky this so it stays at the top for every one to see and to refer to.

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good info, i'll bang it on sticky

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no probs mate.. all good stuff

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never liked them never will

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Excellent information, a must read article!

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I havent had a look at the website yet, just about to.

Has it been updated since the animal welfare bill came in, which gives them more power?

Grew up watching Animal Hospital thinking the RSPCA was great and that they did a brilliat job. They do in some cases. But the more I read around the more my opinions are changing.

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it doesnt give them more power as they are a charity and have no special legal powers, unless they go and get the police involved

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I think they have been watchin to much animal planet [the rspca er.. offciers?]
I was thinking maybe they have been scoulded for saying certain things are "ok" and have been told to be more vigilante and have gone OTT or have had a bad "crash course teacher/advisor"
BUT none of that would explain why an rspca guy would assume that he would actually be able to HAND OUT A SENTENCE lol.. they think they arer judges now too?
crazy ,now reading the article.

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