Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need, providing them with care and treatment, throughout their journey to find a loving home.
Our vision is to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, and this is what we work towards.
For more than 60 years Radcliffe Animal Centre has been responsible for the rehabilitation and rehoming of thousands of abandoned and neglected dogs, cats and other animals. Working alongside the RSPCA inspectors by providing shelter and care for the local animals they rescue, supporting those involved in legal cases. We provide these animals with the security they need during what can be a very uncertain time for them.
However, we are a separately registered trust, self-funded, governed by a board of trustees and carry a separate charity number. Therefore, we raise all of our funds internally from local people, fundraising events, companies and other organisations. These funds are vital in order for us to carry on with our work and allow us to care for the number of animals here at the centre today.
We are licensed by the national RSPCA and carry the logo in support of the overall objectives of preventing cruelty and promoting kindness and striving to do the best we can for all the animals here at the centre. We never compromise on animal welfare.
RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre has achieved the silver award in the Cat Friendly Clinic programme run by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). Our team are trained in feline-friendly handling and examination techniques, with centre vet Jo designated as our ‘cat advocate’.
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Radcliffe Animal Centre is very proud to be one of the first animal centres across the world to achieve the Cat Friendly Homing Certificate. This is a new initiative by International Cat Care to improve cat welfare standards across the world and we are proud to ensure our cats receive the best of care, support and rehoming opportunities throughout their journey with us. This award sits nicely by the side of our Cat Friendly Clinic status which also ensures the veterinary facilities and treatment they receive is as stress free and welfare friendly as possible.
The site was originally the home of Trevart Boarding Kennels, and in 1963 the shelter was developed and provided accommodation for 23 dogs and 60 cats. In 1973 a separate Trust was created for the running of the shelter and that is when the Radcliffe Animal Shelter Trust came into existence. The animal centre is licensed to provide accommodation for up to 90 dogs, 92 cats and 10 rabbits. From time to time it will have other small animals and birds to rehome.
Our shop is open 9 am-4pm daily and sells a variety of pet food, toys and accessories. If you are adopting an animal from us then we can help you with collar and harness fitting on the day you take your new pet home. We also provide a pet tag and microchipping service. Whatever you require our friendly reception team are always on hand and are happy to assist you.
Our team have a range of animal welfare skills and qualifications and will be on hand to advise you during your visit to the centre. Our expertise include a consultant veterinary surgeon ,animal behaviour advisors and trainers, animal care assistants and nursing support staff. We also have an education outreach team who can be contacted using this email address education@rspca-radcliffe.org.uk
Meet The Team
We understand that many people need to use our services for a variety of reasons. We pride ourselves in delivering the best animal welfare service we can. Our aim is to give professional, practical and helpful advice in all aspects of animal welfare. If you have any ways you feel we could improve our service, please use the form on our contact page.
We are proud to be approved by and work alongside a number of national and international organisations.
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