RSPCA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
RSPCA stands for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Animal welfare charity in England and Wales that rescues and rehomes animals, runs animal hospitals and centers, and has inspectors who investigate cruelty and bring private prosecutions.
Example: RSPCA inspectors rescued 30 dogs from the property.
Usage notes
Founded in 1824 in a London coffee house, it is the oldest animal welfare charity in the world and received royal status from Queen Victoria in 1840. Scotland has the separate Scottish SPCA, and Northern Ireland has the USPCA. Its "RSPCA Assured" label certifies farm animal welfare standards.
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