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About Us
 
The Lancashire East Branch of the RSPCA was started in the early seventies. The Branch is controlled by a Branch Committee which consists of voluntary Trustees, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the branch.

Lancs East Branch is one of over 170 RSPCA Branches in England and Wales that are individual charities, who operate independently from the National Society, whilst working within the framework of the National Society.

The Branch has an Animal Centre located at Altham, near Accrington. We rehome Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets and some Small animals. The Animal Centre has a capacity to hold 69 dogs and 46 cats. Due to the large number of animals that need to be admitted we operate on a “waiting list” system for most of the year.

Although a large proportion of the animals admitted come from the general public, many of the animals are brought in by Inspectors or ACO’s (Animal Collection Officers). In 2007 the RSPCA investigated over 137,000 cruelty complaints and rescued and collected nearly 150,000 animals.
 

WE ARE NOT LICENSED TO TAKE IN STRAY DOGS – THEY MUST BE REPORTED TO YOUR LOCAL DOG WARDEN.

The future of the Branch is very exciting and plans include the opening of Charity Shops to increase our income, and the total rebuild of the Animal Centre.

PLEASE NOTE: WE RECEIVE NO FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND RELY SOLELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF THE PUBLIC, SPONSORS AND GRANTS.

We cover the following areas;

ACCRINGTON
BLACKBURN
BURNLEY
CLITHEROE
COLNE
DARWEN
NELSON