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Messages and Comments

Posted on 27 January 2010 in Branch News by Lyn

We have had several messages left on the site regarding cruelty and welfare issues. Please do not use this site for such messages as it may not be picked up for some time.

Any issues regarding an animals suffering or cruelty please ring our 24 hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.

Any issues regarding help with vet bills or ill animals please refer to our Welfare or Clinic pages for directions.

Thank you.

Switch and Give

Posted on 26 January 2010 in Branch News by Lyn

Concerned about your heating bills during the cold weather?

Keep warm and save money on your energy bills this year. RSPCA Torbay is working with switchandgive to help you compare deals and find the best energy option for your household. A typical home who has never switched before can save up to £398 per year. It’s a free and impartial service, so why not give energy bills the cold shoulder and start saving on your bills.

Call us free on 0800 074 0743

Or visit www.switchandgive.com/rspcatorbay

Website Facelift

Posted on 14 November 2009 in Branch News by Jamie

We have a new-look website!  Along with the new layout comes a feast of extra features, including easier access to our ‘Cats for Adoption’ page and social networking links.  Why not join us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our RSS feed?

Our New Shop

Posted on 23 July 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

Our new shop in Newton Abbot will have it’s official opening on Wednesday the 5th of August at 11.00am.

The “Wag of WidecombeTony Beard will be doing the honours for us, so come along and say hello and grab a bargain at the same time!

That’s 49 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot.  (Next to Truprint)

SEE YOU THERE!!

Novelty Dog Show Kingsbridge

Posted on 22 June 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

We’d like to say a Big Thank you to all who attended the show.

A brilliant total of £107 was raised and we are  very grateful to all who donated.

New Shop

Posted on 22 June 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

We will shortly be opening a new shop in Newton Abbot and are looking for volunteers to help run it. If you love animals, are enthusiastic and hard working we would love to hear from you. For more information or to request an application form please contact John Williams on 01803 556130 or email enquiries@rspca-torbay.org.uk

Fido Fun Day

Posted on 31 March 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

We would like to say a huge Thank You to all who attended the Fido Fun Day at Decoy Country Park on Sunday 29th March. It was a lovely day weatherwise and lots of people bought their dogs along for the “fun dog show”. We had a lot of interest at our stall with lots of leaflets given out and lots of questions answered, (hopefully)!!

Thanks again to everyone who supported us on the day.

If you would like any further information please contact us on 01803 556130.

Congratulations Bette!!

Posted on 23 February 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

feb-20-2009-0042On Friday the 19th of February we  made a presentation to Bette Jones who has been volunteering  at our Totnes shop for 10 years! She’s a sprightly lady of  89 years young, and has only missed one day in all that time due to the recent snow and a fall at home.

We presented her with a bouquet and a certificate of merit, and an RSPCA lapel pin, which she was thrilled to bits with.

We are always looking for reliable people to volunteer in our shops so if  you care about animals and have ever thought about it, do it now!  You could gain a whole new group of friends and maybe have your own presentation one day!!

Contact John Williams on 01803 556130 for details.

Valentine’s Day Event

Posted on 19 February 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

We would like to thank all those involved in our Valentine’s Day Event in Newton Abbot on Saturday the 14th of February. It was well supported and we raised £142.87 in donations.

WE NEED YOU!

Posted on 19 January 2009 in Branch News by Lyn

We are looking for volunteers to help out with our cats. We need people who are willing to clean out the pods, help with the general needs of the cats, and possibly spend some time socialising them.

If you think you can help please contact our Clinic on 01626 366566. (Answerphone when Clinic unattended).

Please do not ring the rehoming line. They will not be able to help you, and you may prevent the urgent rehoming of a cat.

Thank you.

More Fundraisers

Posted on 1 December 2008 in Branch News by Lyn

This time we’re saying a Big Thank You to Fernham Residential Home who raised over £200 for us. Our ACOs went along on two separate occasions to give a talk and some advice and our ACO Chris Inman was presented with the cheque. Anyone who got the local paper on Wednesday the 26th of November will have seen the feature. Many thanks to all who contributed.

If you would like one of our ACOs to come and give a talk to your organisation about our work, please contact us for more information.

Fundraisers

Posted on 6 November 2008 in Branch News by Lyn

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to all the staff and puplis of Haytor Primary School in Newton Abbot, who presented our ACO Mike Watts with an amazing cheque for £220.64!

They raised the money for us by doing things like fence painting, a talent show, a summer fete and a Christmas fayre. It must have been a lot of hard work, and we are extremely grateful to them for making us their chosen charity.

If anyone else is thinking of doing something similar, just contact our office on 01803 556130 and we can give you more information.

One of our ACOs would be only too glad to come and give a talk to tell you all about our work and what we do.

See our cats online!

Posted on 22 August 2008 in Branch News by Jamie

We have started to catalogue our homeless felines for prospective new owners to see via the Cats for Adoption page.  More cats will appear on the page soon and will continue to be added as they are rescued by the Branch.

If you are considering rehoming a cat then keep your eye on the Cats for Adoption page as one day you may spot your purrfect companion.  You can also subscribe to our RSS feed to be informed of updates.

Join our Facebook fan page!

Posted on 25 July 2008 in Branch News by Jamie

We now have an official Facebook page where you can show your support by becoming a ‘fan’ of the Branch.  You can also post photos and discuss issues of animal welfare with other Facebook users.

Click on the button below to go to the page, or search for ‘RSPCA Torquay’ when you next log in.

We hope you will help to raise awareness of the RSPCA Torquay & SE Devon Branch by joining us on Facebook!

Donate to the branch online

Posted on 14 July 2008 in Branch News by Jamie

You can now donate money to the branch using the secure online system provided by CharityChoice.co.uk

Simply click the button below to go to our Charity Choice page, where you can donate using your credit or debit card.

Make a secure Gift Aid donation to the branch

The website also allows us to claim Gift Aid on your donation, which means we get an extra 25p for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you!

Thank you for supporting your local branch of the RSPCA :D

New website goes live

Posted on 2 April 2008 in Branch News by Jamie

Welcome to the new branch website!

We’ve been working hard to create a system which allows the posting of news articles by several people within the Branch in a simple and quick way. We hope this will provide our supporters and members with up-to-date information on what we’re up to, important announcements, news stories, upcoming events, animal adoptions and much more.

If you use an RSS reader (or Live Bookmarks) then you can subscribe to the site to be alerted of updates as soon as they happen. The new site even has a facility to comment on news articles and events so you can share your thoughts and opinions.

We hope that the new system will be a much better communication tool for everyone, so don’t forget to check back often!