Rspca Collection

RSPCA in the West Midlands. RSPCA Inspector Tim Scott arrives back with an off colour swan. 27th February 1985

Appeal for National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (engraving)
2796416 Appeal for National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Louise giving the Prizes of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (engraving)
1613781 Princess Louise giving the Prizes of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (engraving) by Robinson

Appeal for Battersea Dogs Home (engraving)
2796415 Appeal for Battersea Dogs Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appeal for Battersea Dogs Home)

Free and captive, A scene at the Zoological Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)
2796406 Free and captive, A scene at the Zoological Gardens, Regents Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free and captive)

Women queuing with their dogs for RSPCA advice, Sept 1939
A group of women queuing with their dogs for advice on pet safety from two RSPCA doctors. The Sphere informs the reader of clinics in London established by the RSPCA to offer information with regards

Ethel finds Scamp (colour litho)
2791835 Ethel finds Scamp (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethel finds Scamp)

Old Sally, who lived above the average age (engraving)
2796414 Old Sally, who lived above the average age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Sally, who lived above the average age)

An evening concert, The performer and his audience (engraving)
2796408 An evening concert, The performer and his audience (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An evening concert, The performer and his audience)

Feeding the birds during winter in St Jamess Park, London (engraving)
2796405 Feeding the birds during winter in St Jamess Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the birds during winter in St Jamess Park)

Decorating him for the London Cart Horse Parade (engraving)
2796410 Decorating him for the London Cart Horse Parade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorating him for the London Cart Horse Parade)

Appeal for Home Of Rest For Horses (engraving)
2796417 Appeal for Home Of Rest For Horses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appeal for Home Of Rest For Horses)

An animal-loving cabman, A scene lately photographed at Kingston-on-Thames (b / w photo)
2796412 An animal-loving cabman, A scene lately photographed at Kingston-on-Thames (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distribution of prizes at societys annual meeting in Her Majestys Theatre, 27 June 1891 (engraving)
2796404 Distribution of prizes at societys annual meeting in Her Majestys Theatre, 27 June 1891 (engraving) by English School

Sir George Samuel Measom (engraving)
2796407 Sir George Samuel Measom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Samuel Measom)

Autumn, supper on the common (engraving)
2796413 Autumn, supper on the common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn, supper on the common)

"Ain t he a beauty!"(engraving)
2796411 " Ain t he a beauty!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ain t he a beauty)

The cats home, Cairo (engraving)
2796409 The cats home, Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cats home, Cairo)

RSPCA Inspector Geoffrey Coan pictured at work. He is watched by eager faced children at Merton Abbey School, South Wimbledon, as he inspects a duck

A ferret sitting in the hat of an RSPCA officer circa 1980

Inspector Foster, son Edward - and Beauty: Beauty the Pup came down to earth after three days on the roof of a disused mill. How she got on to the 60 ft.-high roofs is still a mystery

Blog, the mongrel, complete with Christmas-hat, is last to arrive at the party held at an RSPCA home and last to leave December 1970 70-11583

Blog, the mongrel, complete with Christmas-hat, is last to arrive at the party held at an RSPCA home and last to leave December 1970 70-11583-011

Animals Dogs: Home sick Lisa the rehomed stray returns to RSPCA Home. Lisa runs through the RSPCA Dogs Home at Wallasey. December 1969 Z11978-004

RSPCA CONCERT BLACKHEATH
Grand Evening Concert held in the (small) Concert Hall, Blackheath, south-east London, in aid of the RSPCA Date: 1901

Smithfield Market, London, c1855. Scene of a bull rampaging through Smithfield Market, having just tossed a policeman into the air

Annual Report of the R. S. P. C. A. 1916
Annual Report of the R.S.P.C.A. 1916. Image printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

RSPCA inspector examining a horse, c1903 (1903). The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) was founded in 1824 at 77-78 St Martins Lane, London

RSPCA with chimpanzee, Heathrow Airport, London
RSPCA staff with a young chimpanzee, Animal Rescue Centre, Heathrow Airport, London. 1965

RSPCA tending a sick animal, Heathrow Airport, London
RSPCA staff tending a sick animal at the Animal Rescue Centre, Heathrow Airport, London. Date: 1965

Picture No. 11071304
Oiled Gannet being cleaned at RSPCA rescue centre after it was covered in polyisobutene (PIB) - Somerset, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071303
Oiled Gannet being cleaned at RSPCA rescue centre after it was covered in polyisobutene (PIB) - Somerset, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071302
Oiled Guillemot being cleaned at RSPCA rescue centre after it was covered in polyisobutene (PIB) - Somerset, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071301
Oiled Guillemot being cleaned at RSPCA rescue centre after it was covered in polyisobutene (PIB) - Somerset, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071300
Oiled Guillemot being cleaned at RSPCA rescue centre after it was covered in polyisobutene (PIB) - Somerset, UK. Date:

Eltham Carnival in Kent. R. S. P. C. A. Procession. 1934
Eltham Carnival in Kent. R.S.P.C.A. Procession. 1934

A photo of an RSPCA poster on a door around Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Picture No. 10861000
Black & White Illustration: Animals transported by sea a graphic view of cruelty in providing the roast beef for old England'- RSPCA 1898 Date:

Picture No. 10860999
Black & White Illustration: Animal rescue - RSPCA inspector rescues dog fallen through the ice. from RSPCA 1875 Date:

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) adult, being tube fed by people, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) dark phase, adult, being treated, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage, being released by RSPCA West Hatch staff after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, being cleaned by person, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer and loaded into van, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

RSPCA prize-giving by Princess Louise
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, (4th daughter of Queen Victoria) giving the prizes of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the annual meeting of the society in St Jamess

RSPCA inspectors. Tenby beach. Wales, UK
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has a rich history of compassion and advocacy for animals. From its early days, with an appeal for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, it became evident that this organization was dedicated to protecting all vulnerable beings. Princess Louise herself recognized the importance of their work as she graciously gave out prizes at a ceremony held by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This engraving captures her support and highlights how even royalty understood the significance of animal welfare. Another engraving depicts an appeal made on behalf of Battersea Dogs Home, showcasing RSPCA's commitment not only towards preventing cruelty but also finding loving homes for abandoned dogs. Their efforts extend beyond traditional pets too; depicted in another engraving is a scene from London's Zoological Gardens where both captive and free animals are cared for under RSPCA's watchful eye. In September 1939, during uncertain times, women were seen queuing with their dogs seeking advice from RSPCA. This image reflects how deeply ingrained their presence had become within society as people turned to them in times of need. Ethel finds Scamp - a heartwarming color litho - showcases one individual's dedication towards rescuing animals. It exemplifies how ordinary people can make extraordinary differences through acts of kindness and compassion. Old Sally lived above average age thanks to RSPCA's care and attention. This engraving serves as a testament to their commitment towards ensuring longevity and well-being among all creatures they encounter. An evening concert brings together performers and audiences alike in celebration of our connection with animals. Through events like these, RSPCA fosters awareness about animal rights while creating spaces where individuals can come together in support. Feeding birds during winter in St James's Park is yet another example highlighting RSPCA’s unwavering dedication towards all creatures, big and small.