*Vent* RSPCA!

Pollycat

Gargleblaster wrote: »

I got home from work yesterday find my 76 year old mother shaking like a leaf and crying because of a note shoved through our letterbox from an RSPCA inspector who had called earlier in the day investigating a (malicious) complaint made against us of animal cruelty from one of our lovely neighbours. She was terrified that they were going to take my late father's dog away from her.

I had no luck from the cruelty hotline number that was on the note so I called the local police community officer who came round and was satisfied no harm has been done and knows about the harassment we have received in the past.

He left his card and instructions for me to pass it on to the inspector when she decides to show her face again. He's going to explain the situation to them and try to get the name of the neighbour who reported us out of them - although there is not much hope of that sadly.

I couldn't believe it. A charity worker with a silly uniform shoves an intimidating note through our door and then leaves my mum to stew while she sods off on her Easter hols without a care for the distress she was causing.

What did the note say?

Gargleblaster

The letter had the name and number of the 'inspector' who visited along with the number of the cruelty hotline and the notice they they were responding to a complaint of cruelty 'against dog' and we must call ASAP to arrange another visit. I called them twice to chase them up about it (I wanted them to send someone round that evening), but they weren't interested. I still haven't heard anything from them. It seems the RSPCA are only interested in animal welfare when it doesn't clash with their holiday entitlement.

cavework

Gargleblaster wrote: »

The letter had the name and number of the 'inspector' who visited along with the number of the cruelty hotline and the notice they they were responding to a complaint of cruelty 'against dog' and we must call ASAP to arrange another visit. I called them twice to chase them up about it (I wanted them to send someone round that evening), but they weren't interested. I still haven't heard anything from them. It seems the RSPCA are only interested in animal welfare when it doesn't clash with their holiday entitlement.

Sorry but no sympathy from me . All you have to do is let them see your Mum is clearly a responsible owner..
The RSPCA should have the power to remove an animal they suspect as being abused straight away , not have to leave notes and revisit time again while some animals are left to suffer.
The onus should be on the animals owner to prove abuse has not taken place. Animals have no voice
The RSPCA should not be a charity, it should be a Government body that is paid for from government funds.
I would be more than happy if some of my contributions were used in this way

Gargleblaster

cavework wrote: »

All you have to do is let them see your Mum is clearly a responsible owner..

No, if they bother to come back at all then all I have to do is give them the contact details for the police, and a bag of old clothes - which is the standard going rate for charity workers who visit your door I believe.

houseimprover

cavework wrote: »

Sorry but no sympathy from me . All you have to do is let them see your Mum is clearly a responsible owner..
The RSPCA should have the power to remove an animal they suspect as being abused straight away , not have to leave notes and revisit time again while some animals are left to suffer.
The onus should be on the animals owner to prove abuse has not taken place. Animals have no voice
The RSPCA should not be a charity, it should be a Government body that is paid for from government funds.
I would be more than happy if some of my contributions were used in this way

All the RSPCA have to do is accept the owners view.

They are a charity so should have no rights. The owner should not have to on a whim prove some half arsed allegation.

I agree there should be a government set up organisation but not the RSPCA who think they have a god given right to do whatever they feel.

Support your local animal rescue charities people.

houseimprover

Gargleblaster wrote: »

No, if they bother to come back at all then all I have to do is give them the contact details for the police, and a bag of old clothes - which is the standard going rate for charity workers who visit your door I believe.

And that's being generous....

maninthestreet

I visited the HQ of the RSPCA once - it was tiny! Not even enough room to swing a cat.....

demented_weasel

Visit them now - they have big offices.

Still pay the workers National minimum wage, though the big bosses get plenty.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.037104,-0.343996,3a,75y,157.4h,73.35t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s5KbE-374U0wO-HXICksWog!2e0?hl=en

Buellguy

£150,000-£160,000 pa according to


http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/RSPCA-head-Gavin-Grant-stands-immediate-effect/story-20699234-detail/story.html

PILES

cavework wrote: »

Sorry but no sympathy from me . All you have to do is let them see your Mum is clearly a responsible owner..
The RSPCA should have the power to remove an animal they suspect as being abused straight away , not have to leave notes and revisit time again while some animals are left to suffer.
The onus should be on the animals owner to prove abuse has not taken place. Animals have no voice
The RSPCA should not be a charity, it should be a Government body that is paid for from government funds.
I would be more than happy if some of my contributions were used in this way

How do you prove a negative?
Also if it was a government body then you probably would not contribute directly.
Also there is no indication in this case that any cruelty has occurred.
Unfortunately this organisation acts as though it is the police. While I do not like cruelty to animals I detest an organisation that kills healthy animals for political means.