The charity is running a campaign to raise funds for its frontline rescue teams, as cruelty spikes.
The reports can include beatings, mutilations, such as ear cropping, poisonings and even killings.Dermot Murphy, chief inspectorate officer at the RSPCA, said: "These figures are shocking and deeply upsetting."The longer sunny days could mean people are out and about more and likely to see and report abuse.
"Hot summer days can also lead to more people drinking alcohol in the sun, which in turn can be a factor causing violence," he added. Mr Murphy said: "This year, we are also concerned that the recent rise in pet ownership coupled with the cost of living crisis could see people really struggling to care for their pets which may lead them to lash out, or could see more animals than ever being abandoned or given up."The RSPCA has launched a campaign to raise funds to help the work of the frontline rescue teams
The charity has released a shocking video following the story of RSPCA Inspector, Lauren Bailey, who rescued Buddy, a mastiff-cross."As a charity we are bracing to tackle a summer of suffering but we cannot do this without your help," Mr Murphy said. The organisation said it needed support to stay out on the frontline as the only UK charity rescuing animals and investigating cruelty.
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