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RSPCA Annual Review - The Best bits (Part 2
from Potton Jan 2021
by Villager Mag
Our Annual Review – The Best Bits (Part 2)
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As you may recall in last month’s article, I shared some of my favourite stories, events, facts and figures from 2019 with you. The Annual Review publication is always jam-packed with heart-warming stories detailing the incredible work the staff and volunteers have carried out. I learned about some of the education programmes that have taken place within schools and about the projects that the RSPCA Science team are involved in. So, as promised, here is part 2 – just as wonderful, just as amazing! “Generation Kind” – Education plays a key role in teaching children and young people about the importance of being kind to animals. Generation Kind is made up of nine projects that are delivered to schools around the country, designed to inspire empathy and compassion. The teacher training programmes are delivered to more than 600 trainee/new teachers. “Circus Ban” – Banning the use of wild animals in travelling circuses has taken a century of campaigning. The parliamentary bill finally came into force in January 2020 that ensures animals like; zebras, camels, elephants and tigers will not have to be subjected to cruel conditions and treatment. “Science and Policy Team” – All the policies, activities and approaches to promoting animal welfare that the RSPCA develop are informed by the scientific evidence gathered and analysed by our in-house experts. Our scientists are organised into four team; companion animals, farmed animals, animals used in research and animals used in research. It is so important for us to be engaged with and influencing policy and the decisionmakers in government, industry and media. “Big Walkies Live” – for those of you who didn’t know, the Big Walkies Live is an annual mass dog walk! Around 400 walkers and their dogs took part last year in Cardiff. Refreshments, stalls and entertainment were enjoyed by all, as well as the 2 scenic walks that attendees were able to go on. Our campaign team was on hand to discuss their calls for an annual dog registration scheme. “RSPCA Assured” – This is our farm assurance scheme and ethical food label. The desire to improve the lives of animals farmed for food and to give shoppers a higher welfare choice, were the two main reasons for creating the scheme. The animals currently covered by the scheme are; beef cattle, chickens reared for meat, dairy cattle, egg-laying hens, pigs, sheep, salmon, trout and turkeys. “Our Research For Research Animals” – Many significant developments have taken place within this area of protecting animals from cruelty. We are engaging with the next generation of scientists, ensuring that ethics and animal welfare are covered by all students on the relevant university courses. Training events have been held in order to continue to educate others ensuring that the use of animals is challenged both ethically and scientifically. I cannot wait to find out about the wonderful work that has taken place during 2020.
If you need to contact our Branch (North Bedfordshire) for any reason we can be reached by the details below, or for an animal welfare issue or emergency, contact; 0300 1234 999. Lines are open 7 days a week 24/7. Email: info@rspcabedsnorth.org.uk Tel: 01234 266965 / 01234 930304
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