FAQs
No. Sometimes it may be because you didn’t quite meet the specific requirements for that individual pet and we encourage you to apply again.
We do not routinely provide feedback on unsuccessful applications due to limited staffing capacity however, you can request feedback by calling us on 01604 881317.
It takes us 10 working days to review adoption applications against our Perfect Match criteria. If you haven't heard back from us within 10 working days then it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
As financial assistance vouchers are issued directly to the Veterinary Practice, you must be registered with a Veterinary Practice and provide their name when applying for support.
Our team can help you find the most suitable Veterinary Practice if you are not already registered with one.
Those seeking financial assistance must be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Employment Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Tax Credits
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Support
- Disability Living Allowance.
- Personal Independence Payment
- Pension Credit
Applicants seeking financial assistance must live in one of the following postcode areas: NN9, NN10, NN11
Stray dogs come under the authority of the local Dog Warden. Please contact your local Council.
Veterinary Practices have a professional obligation to help wild animals in distress. Otherwise please report your concern by clicking here.
Neither our branch nor the national RSPCA have the resources to help with finding lost pets. If you have lost your pet we advise you to use online sites, local Facebook groups and contacting local Veterinary Practices.
No single charity can provide all of the services need to help all the problems animals, and their owners, face. RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch specialises in rehabilitating and finding new homes for animals that come into our care.
Whilst we can’t rescue animals from neglect or cruelty ourselves, we do look after pets that national RSPCA Inspectors have rescued from such circumstances.
The Inspectorate, that rescue animals from cases of neglect and cruelty, are run by the national RSPCA. RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch supports this work by taking animals rescued by the Inspectorate into our care.
RSPCA Northamptonshire is an independent, registered branch of the national RSPCA – founded solely for the care of animals across Northamptonshire. While we share the same values as the national charity, we operate independently and must fundraise to support our vital work.
Whilst we work closely with the national RSPCA, we are a separate charity. If you would like your gift to come to us, please make sure you specify RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch, our registered charity number is 205377.
Yes. Provided the gift is left specifically to RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch, the money will come straight to the branch and will help us continue supporting local pets.
Please email us at enquiries@rspca-northamptonshire.org.uk and we would be happy to guide you through the process. Alternatively you can write to us at Community Welfare Hub, 7 Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PS.
If you’re making a will with our Free Wills scheme, all wording is taken care of.
If you are having your will made by someone else, please use the following wording when referring to RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch:
‘The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northamptonshire Branch (RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch) which is a Registered Charity in England and Wales. Registered Charity number 205377.’
At RSPCA Northamptonshire Branch we use the Perfect Match system to ensure that pets find homes best suited to their individual needs.
Sometimes we have no applications that are suitable to the specific requirements of a pet and therefore continue to care for them ourselves until we are able to find the right home for them.