Page 7 - Aims of the Radcliffe Animal Shelter

In general terms the aims of the RSPCA are to prevent cruelty to animals, promote kindness to animals and to promote and practise the five freedoms which are:

• freedom from hunger and thirst
• freedom from fear and distress
• freedom to express natural behaviour
• freedom from disease, injury and illness
• freedom from discomfort

The aims of this particular Animal Shelter are as follows:

• to take in and offer temporary accommodation for animals brought in by the general public and the RSPCA Inspectorate
• to give every animal a fair chance of being re homed
• to provide safe, comfortable accommodation for the animals it houses
• to provide the correct nutrition for its animals
• to provide veterinary treatment as advised by the consulting Veterinary surgeon
• to neuter all dogs, cats and male rabbits before re homing or as advised by the consulting Veterinary Surgeon
• to microchip all dogs and cats before re homing
• to maintain levels of hygiene so as to prevent the outbreak of disease and spread of infection
• to maintain and improve the general health and condition of its animals
• to exercise its animals and provide opportunities for socialisation and play
• to assess and monitor the behaviour and health of its animals
• to train, retrain and attempt to rehabilitate animals where necessary
• to release animals back into the wild where appropriate to do so
• to reunite lost animals with their owners
• to find unwanted animals suitable and permanent new homes and to re home in a responsible manner so as to try and ensure the safety of the public and other animals
• to give appropriate advice, information and support to new owners and fosterers
• to assess all prospective new owners in accordance with its equal opportunities policy and carry out home checks as necessary before and after adoption
• to promote responsible pet ownership and set a good example to the general public
• to work with and maintain effective relations with other animal welfare organisations and professional bodies
• to train its staff and volunteers to a competent level so they may work safely and effectively and offer professional advice to the public
• to exercise its duty of care in all matters relating to animal welfare and to uphold the policies of the RSPCA
• to exercise its duty of care in all matters relating to staff and visitors
• to work within the law at all times

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