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Welcome to RSPCA Cornwall Branch

Welcome to our website, where you can learn more about the vital work we do in Cornwall to support animal welfare.

We are an independent, self-funded charity, registered separately from the National RSPCA, and receive very limited financial assistance from them. This means that all the funds we use to run the Venton Animal Centre and deliver our services are raised locally by our charity.

Every donation made in Cornwall stays in Cornwall, directly benefiting local animals in need and their owners. Your support plays a crucial role in allowing us to continue our work and make a real impact on the lives of animals across the region.

The Venton Rehoming Centre

Our Cattery and Kennels are not open to the public, so all visits for adoption are by appointment only.

Interested in Adopting?

To register your interest in adopting an animal, please visit our How to Adopt page. There, you’ll find more information and our online adoption forms, which must be completed as the first step in applying.

If you have trouble with the online form, we can send you a paper copy—just email us at info@rspcacornwall.org.uk, or you can pick up a form from our Centre Reception.

Support Us Through Our Charity Shops

💛 Donations Welcome – If you have items to donate for our animals or for sale in our charity shops, we would be very grateful! Donations can be left in our front porch area at the Centre.

🛍️ Visit Our Charity Shops – Our shops in Bude and Newquay offer a fantastic range of pre-loved clothing, accessories, books, homeware, and pet essentials. Every purchase helps fund our vital work, providing care and shelter for animals in need.

🐾 Shop & Support – Our Centre pet shop is also open, selling pet food, treats, toys, and accessories, as well as a selection of new and quality second-hand pet beds and carriers.

Every donation and purchase makes a difference—thank you for supporting us!

About Us – Helping Cornwall’s Animals Since 1996

We are a self-funded RSPCA branch based in St Columb, Cornwall, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. Since opening our doors in 1996, we’ve helped thousands of animals find safety and loving homes.

At the Venton Rehoming Centre, we care for dogs and cats from all backgrounds—from strays to animals rescued from cruelty cases. Every animal gets the love, care, and second chance they deserve.

Beyond our Rehoming Centre, our Animal Welfare Officers work across Cornwall, reaching the animals most in need. Through rescue, education, and support, we help both animals and their owners, making a lasting impact in our community.

💙 We are self-funding, so every donation and adoption helps us continue our vital work!

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.

Total Animals rehomed by our Centre in 2023

Animals cared for by our Centre so far in 2024

Animals rehomed by our Centre so far in 2024

Trustees needed

Can you help?
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:

  • Animal Welfare
  • Business or Charity Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Veterinary care
  • Legal, Marketing or Human Resources

If you could give your time voluntarily to help run our successful Branch, please contact emily@rspcacornwall.org.uk, who can provide more information on the Trustee role and the commitment required.

Foster carers needed ...

Can you help animals in need of foster care?

Roxy is an older Staffy who desperately needed the comfort, love and attention that a foster family could give her.  We often have older dogs, young puppies or kittens, and animals needing long term care whilst receiving medical treatment or recovering from surgery.

If you are interested in finding out more about fostering, or would like to register as a foster carer for any other dogs or cats in our care, you can find more information here.

Rescue Animal Lottery

Would you like to support animals in our care and be in with a chance of winning in our monthly draw …?

Our Rescue Animal Lottery is a great way to support the Cornwall Branch.  All money raised goes directly into our funds to support our animal welfare work throughout the County.

The lottery costs £1.25/week, so just £5.00 per month!

If you would like more information to sign up for our monthly draw, please click here

 

How You Can Help

Corporate Heroes

Have a positive impact on the local community by becoming a corporate hero. Increase your company’s exposure to the wider community from as little as £250 per year.

Sponsor

Sponsor a cat pen or a kennel and help the Branch raise the £800,000 needed annually to run our Rehoming Centre and various animal welfare campaigns in Cornwall.

Donate

Make a secure donation through our Just Giving page and your money will start helping our shelter animals straight away.

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