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RSPCA bids farewell to one of our most distinguished vets.
David Grant, director of the RSPCA’s Harmsworth Animal Hospital, is to be given one of our highest honours as he bids farewell to the RSPCA after 25 years service. He talks about starring in the BBC’s hugely successful Animal Hospital series and what's it's like working for the RSPCA.

RSPCA inspectors are at the very front line of the RSPCA's work, investigating cruelty complaints and rescuing animals in dire need.

Our unique, professional and dedicated inspectorate is at the core of everything we do and our inspectors have a unique and often misunderstood role within the charity.

So it was on a dreary winter's day that RSPCA senior press officer, Calie Rydings, hopped into an RSPCA van with RSPCA Inspector Gemma Dummer and took to the road to see what it's really like.

Calie not only recorded her experience for our podcast, but blogged about it too. You can read Calie's very insightful blog post - Inspector for a day - in our press officer blog.

Barren battery cages have now been banned, but did you know that hens are still kept in cages?

RSPCA hen expert, Alice Clark, helps unscramble the facts about the legislation and how you can make sure you only buy cage-free eggs.

While Christmas is a special time for everyone, animal welfare remains our top priority, just as much as it does every other day of the year.

When most people are opening presents or tucking into Christmas dinner, we will be on hand to help animals in need.

From responding to emergency calls from the public, to caring for thousands of animals at our animal centres, animal hospitals and wildlife centres.

It's business as usual for our dedicated staff and volunteers who ensure animals have a happy Christmas too!

Did you know once every two-and-a-half days we rescue a stricken animal from perilous cliff ledges and isolated mountainsides?

RSPCA inspectors who join our rope rescue teams go through rigorous training to prepare themselves for recovering livestock, pets and wildlife safely from dangerous situations.

But rope rescues are only part of their daily duties as RSPCA inspectors, which sees them investigate allegations of cruelty and help all types of animal in need.

With the number of animal cliff rescues on the increase, we learn more about life as a member of an RSPCA rope rescue team.

The difficult economic climate and series of long, cold winters have made horse ownership harder and more expensive than ever.

As a result, more mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys than ever need our specialist help.

We tell the story of one such horse, miracle survivor Polly, and her amazing transformation into the healthy, happy animal she is today.