RSPCA phone calls

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mr_sharma wrote: »

I think it's a very high amount for a charity. He or she can still have a decent salary on half that amount. Mind you I don't know the full story, maybe they deferred their salary for a number of years, maybe they contribute a large section of their wealth to their own good cause? I'd like to think so.

It's not just a charity it's a major business with an annual turnover of over £100 million. You won't get anyone decent as CEO for £50k a year. Even £100k a year is not much.

How much did that bbc chairman get a couple of years ago, £800k a year rings a bell? May be less though.

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I'm very well placed to know that the people who own The Dogs Trust are millionaires, living in luxury off YOUR donations while the staff work tirelessly for nothing or next to nothing.

Also, places such as the RSPCA, oxfam, etc, use disturbing images deliberately as emotional blackmail to get you to phone. As soon as you do phone, you are entered onto the (disgustingly named) 'suckers' list - which is then circulated around other organisations. You will then be inundated with phone calls, begging letters, etc. from other organisations.

The next step is the 'scripted phone call'. The gentle but persistent 'an extra £1 per month would make a huge difference - oh really, you can give an extra £1 - that's fantastic. Imagine what difference an extra £2 would make' and so on.

And you won't be surprised to learn that the government takes a share of every donation and the people who run the big name charities are also millionaires.

FACT.

Fire_Fox

georgiesmum wrote: »

She wasn't suffering, they would have been able to see by her general condition that though she was old she was well looked after and loved. Moreover she was a burmese and commen sense would tell you she wasn't a stray. It should not have been impossible to realise that she had gone missing and somebody would be looking for her. A few days surely should have elapsed before even thinking of pts. This happened over 10 years ago and micro chipping wasn't so commen then. So you think if an animal has no microchip or collar the it's ok to put them down?

I didn't say she WAS suffering, nor did I suggest it was OK to put down a cat simply for no collar or chip, please reread my post.

You responded to a conversation claiming healthy animals were being destroyed by the RSPCA yet then go onto admit your cat was visibly in less than optimum condition. If she was also clearly elderly and in her twilight months (you say she died within six months) she would have been deemed not rehomable.

To me that is evidence of the RSPCA using common sense and compassion, not wanting an animal with just six months to live to spend it in captivity. Four hours is pretty surprising, but perhaps the person who brought her in claimed she had been a stray for a while and, as I said, potentially the staff thought she was suffering.

BTW my cats were microchipped over fifteen years ago, the big rescues were all pushing it and so were many of the reputable pedigree breeders.

Fire_Fox

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And you won't be surprised to learn that the government takes a share of every donation ... <snip>

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Are you sure? You can complete the forms to allow charities to claim back the tax on their donation, be that money or goods donated to a charity shop (Gift Aid).
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/giving/index.htm

zaksmum

I would never donate to the RSPCA. I once called them to help a very elderly distressed German Shepherd out in horrendous weather trying to crawl into a takeaway for shelter. The owners were shooing him away and he was staggering out into traffic then trying to get back in.

The RSPCA were not interested. Told me to call the Dog Warden but it was Sunday night and I got the answerphone. The police couldn't help either.

The poor dog limped away into the night - sadly wouldn't come to me - and I never knew what happened to him.

I'd never trust the RSPCA again, that's for sure.

mr_sharma

goater78 wrote: »

It's not just a charity it's a major business with an annual turnover of over £100 million. You won't get anyone decent as CEO for £50k a year. Even £100k a year is not much.

How much did that bbc chairman get a couple of years ago, £800k a year rings a bell? May be less though.

I see it as a charity and a charity, in my opinion, doesn't need someone on £95,000 a year (no matter how great their super-powers are).

Valli

hubb wrote: »

I support the RSPCA with a small amount per month. I just had a phone call basicly asking for more money. I politley said that I will increase an amount in my own time but again, the caller although polite was quite pushy and asking for a pound extra a month. Although this wouldn't be a problem for me I on principle didn't give in because I am not happy with being pushed into something via the phone.

When you are good enough to give to a charity I always find they keep at you for more and more. I will probably increase my amount as it is the animals who need help which I am 100% behind but I don't like being put on the spot on the phone. Nor do I like to be send upsetting images of abused animals at Christmas.

I've been donating, monthly, by direct debit to a charity for a few years now. Never ONCE have I been contacted and asked to raise my donation! Nor do I get mailshots from them.

Angry_Fanboy

zaksmum wrote: »

The poor dog limped away into the night - sadly wouldn't come to me - and I never knew what happened to him.

He probably found his way home eventually and was reunited with his owner.

It didn't necessarily have a sad ending.

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mr_sharma wrote: »

I see it as a charity and a charity, in my opinion, doesn't need someone on £95,000 a year (no matter how great their super-powers are).

So would it be better to pay £50,000 and employ someone less competent?

What about paying minimum wage to a 16-year-old and just hoping they can manage that level of budget?

Surely if you want someone skilled, you pay for them.

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[quote=[Deleted User];59337683]I'm very well placed to know that the people who own The Dogs Trust are millionaires, living in luxury off YOUR donations while the staff work tirelessly for nothing or next to nothing.
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The Dogs Trust is a charity. It has no owners.

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Provide some evidence.