The RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch exists to help animals in need in your local area, through rehoming, rehabilitation and provision of services such as veterinary care, neutering, microchipping and advice.
 We are a separately registered charity from the national RSPCA and the majority of our income comes from our own fundraising efforts, including events and our charity shops, donations from members of the public and legacies. We receive
 no money from the Government or the National Lottery which makes it even more vital that we have the support of our local residents!
Last year, thanks to your support, hundreds of animals in Suffolk were given the chance of a safer, happier life.
Everything we do is funded by people like you. It is only with your support that we can continue to be there for pets in need. Here’s what you helped us achieve, locally, in 2022...

• 305 animals found safety after being welcomed into our Martlesham Animal Centre
• 698 animals were neutered or microchipped, protecting their future welfare
• 263 animals were rehomed, including an incredible 168 cats
• 2,057 animals received veterinary care through our clinic and voucher scheme

Sadly, at the end of the year 86 animals were still looking for their forever home; 18 of them have been waiting for over 6 months.
This year, if you or someone you know has space in their heart for a furry addition to the family, please reach out to us. You could make a real difference to an animal in need of a loving home.

Here’s a couple of our long stay residents still waiting for their lucky day: 

Beautiful boy Fred!
Fred came into our centre after his previous owners could sadly no longer care for him.
When he first arrived with us, Fred found it very scary and his way of coping with his fear was to swipe and hiss at us, but as time has gone on Fred has found his confidence, settled in and become much more relaxed around those caring for him.
Fred loves fuss and attention once he feels comfortable with you but still has his cheeky cattitude moments if he feels threatened or worried.
Fred would benefit from a home with someone who has experience of (sometimes) feisty cats, and someone who will be able to feel confident around him. Fred needs time and patience to show you just what a lovely cat he can be, and we know his true personality won’t take long to come out in a forever home.
We hope we can find Fred his perfect family really soon, so he can put cattery life behind him.

Poor Phoebe and Regina have been with us for over 300 days now with no interest. We think their lack of interest could be because of their ruby red eyes, and thick silky white coats. The girls are Lion haired cross breeds and need grooming daily to keep their fur in tip top condition.
The girls were originally brought into our care at a very young age and as a result they have both had plenty of human interaction making them confident and cheeky around those caring for them. They’ll happily hop over to be hand fed and they also allow you to groom them easily with no fuss, even though they may not love the process! We believe these bunnies to have Angora in them too, which makes it even more important to add a daily groom into their routine. We’re hoping these girls will find their ‘Hoppily Ever After’ very soon, as we know they will make someone very happy!

Alongside rehoming unwanted pets, we work tirelessly to rehabilitate animals who come to us with veterinary problems, traumatic pasts, and behavioural concerns.
Much of the work our animal centre team do is to help animals get to a point where they are comfortable around new people, other animals, and will cope living in a home environment which may have been very scary to them at the beginning of their rescue journey.
Due to the increase of severe veterinary and behaviour cases we are seeing, our fundraising efforts have to stretch over a wider array of essential care. More than we have ever needed to provide before.
Below is a story about a dog we accepted into our Martlesham rehoming centre, and a little bit about the extensive rehabilitation she needed to go on to live a happy life.
Sweet Letti came to us after a fight broke out with two other dogs in her previous home. Letti had significant trauma to her face and neck and was in considerable pain when she arrived with us. Even with multiple puncture wounds, and stitches, Letti still showed us what a lovely dog she was and straight away trusted her handlers.
Letti needed quite a bit of rehabilitation, not only to nurse her injuries back to health, but to help show her that not all dogs are scary, and perhaps she could learn to interact with canine friends again in the future.
 Skip forward 165 days, and Letti found her confidence, happiness, and forever home thanks to the hard work and commitment of our kennel team!
Letti’s new owners were dedicated to her care and wellbeing from the offset, and we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect family to come forward for this sweet girl.
Letti is proof that happy endings do exist, even after entering a rescue centre and facing trauma no dog should have to endure during their life time.
Letti’s new owner says “Lovely Lettie! Last August on impulse I decided to pop into the RSPCA and see what dogs they had for rehoming. Immediately I was drawn to Lettie, I have a soft spot for Bull breeds as they are so misunderstood and rarely given the chance they deserve. The staff told me her story and warned it would take a while as she was very nervous and it would be harder for my husband as she didn't trust men! Five weeks later after putting in lots of effort we finally got to take her home. Lettie has settled in really well and is a bit of a diva who likes to be tucked into bed every night! After a recent leg operation she became quite accustomed to being carried upstairs (see picture) so it appears she does like men after all! She's such a sweet happy dog, who burps really loudly and can clear a room in 5 seconds with her wind, but that hasn't stopped us falling in love her goofy personality. Any visitors are greeted in a typical Staffie style, welcomed into the house, nudged with her big head (sorry Lettie) stands there looking at them until she gets a cuddle. I think it's fair to say once you've met Lettie you can't help loving her.”

Please help us to continue rehabilitating and rehoming dogs like Letti, and many other animals. You can show our support today by texting BARK and the amount you would like to give (e.g. BARK £2) to 70490. Texts cost the amount you donate plus one standard rate message. You’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS, to opt-out text BARKNOINFO and your donation amount instead.