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First World War (1914 - 1918) When war was declared in August 1914 we contacted the War Office and offered our services. We supported the Army Veterinary Corps and set up the RSPCA Fund for Sick & Wounded Horses. We played a vital role in the First World War.
- Animals in Ww1
Animals in WW1; First World War. Animals in World War One....
- Fallen Soldiers
Many of our inspectors had been soldiers prior to joining...
- Fund for Sick and Wounded Horses
Within weeks of war being declared we started the Fund for...
- Second World War
Extra inspectors had to be drafted in to deal with oiled sea...
- The Airport Hostel
The hostel was the first of its kind in the world. We never...
- Our History
In 1824, a small group of people met in a London coffee...
- Animals in Ww1
Feb 28, 2017 · 1. The Animal War Memorial Dispensary, London. In the 1920s, the RSPCA proposed a memorial to commemorate the animals that had served in the First World War. Funds were raised, and a site was chosen at Hyde Park Corner. But the project stalled in 1925.
In 1824, a small group of people met in a London coffee shop, determined to change animals’ lives. They created the society that became the RSPCA, sparking a movement that spread around the world.
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Nov 11, 2020 · During WW1 the RSPCA worked tirelessly to help sick and wounded horses on the frontline and protect and support all those animals under fire.
In 2004, a memorial was opened in London to remember animals that died in wars. This includes the animals that served and died in World War One. It was funded by a national appeal and...
Dec 23, 2014 · In 1920, at the Peterborough Cattle Market, Jimmy was sold to the RSPCA by a horse dealer called George Walding. Over the next 20 years Jimmy was used in and around Peterborough to raise funds...
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Nov 21, 2013 · He was later adopted by the RSPCA in Peterborough and a memorial erected to him in Central Park after his death. Children from Southfields School made a "donkey" from poppies which they laid on...
