To mark the RSPCA’s 200th Anniversary, Bath Cats and Dogs Home, is thanking the local community for their long history of support for animal rescue, with a new campaign called “Without You.”
The Claverton-based charity, cares for over seven hundred animals a year thanks to the support of the communities of Bath and North-East Somerset and West Wiltshire. Local people contribute to the charity by adopting and fostering rescued cats and dogs, by being long-term supporters as well as volunteering in charity shops, raising funds and caring for cats and dogs.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home was established in 1937 as the Bath and District Branch of the RSPCA. The charity remains independently funded while also adhering to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for cats and dogs and working with local RSPCA Inspectors to shelter and care for animals in need.
Rachel Jones, CEO at Bath Cats and Dogs Home said: “Congratulations to the RSPCA on two hundred years of creating a better world for rescue pets and other animals. In Bath, we cherish the small victories of our animals every day as they make positive steps, one paw at a time. Today, we are shining a light on the hard work of the local community and our supporters to transform the lives of our cats and dogs for the better. I am so grateful to our community for supporting the charity over the years, we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.”
Matthew Fenlon, from Bath, who adopted rescue dog, Peggy, from Bath Cats and Dogs Home in 2023, said: “Our experience of adopting with Bath Cats and Dogs Home has been a wonderful journey. After our initial enquiry, this led to a discussion about the various types of dogs that we were interested in, ones that would suit our needs and lifestyle. The team then matched us with Peggy, and she is perfect!”
Del Gale has volunteered at Bath Cats and Dogs Home since 2015 and she said: “I love the variety of roles and working with staff and other volunteers at this amazing local charity. I started volunteering as a dog walker which led into puppy socialisation and then I moved on to helping with laundry and sorting retail donations. Since then, I have volunteered as an animal fosterer and helped with cat socialisation. I also volunteer at street collections and help to run fundraising craft stalls at community events in Bath and Somerset.”
The ‘Without You’ digital campaign launches in mid-June online and on social media. Look out for moving stories on animals like Artemis, Reuben and Morris from their rescue to recovery as they prepare for a happy, healthy life in a new home. The campaign highlights how Bath Cats and Dogs Home builds the trust of rescue animals and helps them on their adoption journey.
Photo 1: James Walker and Maurice the rescue dog feature in the Without You campaign, recognising the contribution of the local community to the charity.
Photo 2: Vet Michaela Taylor with rescue cat Reuben from Bath Cats and Dogs Home.