Welcome to RSPCA Cornwall Branch

We hope our website will give you an insight into our Branch and the animal welfare work we help to deliver in Cornwall.  The Branch is an independent, separately registered charity to the National RSPCA, and receive very minimal financial support from them.  All our funds to run the Venton Animal Centre and our other animal welfare services, have to be raised locally by the Branch itself.  All money raised in Cornwall, stays in Cornwall to directly support the Branch, local animals in need and their owners.  

The Venton Centre  

Our Cattery, Kennels and Small pets unit at Venton Centre are not routinely open to the public, so visits for adoption purposes are by appointment only.  If you would like to register your interest in adopting an animal from us, please see the How to Adopt page for more information.  You will also find our online adoption forms there, which need to be completed as the first step in applying for any animal.  If you have any difficulty with the online form, we can post a paper copy out to you if preferred – please email info@rspcacornwall.org.uk to request this, or you are welcome to collect a form from the Centre Reception.

If you have any items that you would like to donate to us, either for animals at the Centre, or suitable to sell in our charity shops, they would be most appreciated.  Please bring to the Centre and drop them into our front porch area.  Our pet shop at the Centre is also now open again, selling everything from pet foods and treats, to toys, harnesses and other equipment.  We also have a selection of new and good-quality preloved items, including pet beds and carriers, available to purchase from the Centre shop or our Charity shops in Bude, Truro or Newquay.

Avian ‘Flu Update

Even though the strict Avian Flu restrictions in Cornwall have been relaxed, due to the risk of infection in the wild bird population, we cannot currently accept any birds into our care at the Venton Centre.

If you find a sick or injured bird, please contact the RSPCA National Control Centre on 0300 1234 999 or 0300 1238 967.  Please note that they receive a very high volume of calls and only have limited collection staff in Cornwall to respond to reports of birds in distress.  Injured birds can also be taken to any veterinary surgery for treatment.

If you find deceased birds or you need further advice on avian ‘flu, please contact the Defra helpline on 03459 335577.

Through our Education team, we provide young people in Cornwall with vital skills to ensure the next generation acts with kindness and compassion towards animals.

The Branch has big plans over the coming years to strengthen our Rehoming Centre and ultimately be in a position able to help even more animals in need.

We help animals regardless of their age, medical or behavioural needs, to give them all a second chance. Being an separate independent charity means we rely on local donations to keep our doors open to animals in need. By supporting our Branch, you’ll be helping hundreds of animals in Cornwall every year.