Help & Advice
Caring for your petHere you will find a range of resources on understanding the behaviour of your pet as well as caring for it.
Why we set rehoming criteria for individual dogs
We understand it can sometimes be a frustrating process when you are trying to rehome a rescue dog...
Keeping children safe around dogs
Dogs and children communicate very differently, but they can be great friends and help children...
Understanding dog behaviour
Understanding dog behaviour As a dog owner, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on your dog's...
Caring for your pet while you are on holiday
Leaving your pets in safe hands Planning for a holiday can be an exciting time but don’t forget to...
Guide to living with foxes
Foxes are adaptable animals that live in many different environments across the world from the...
Guide to living with mice & rats
This guide focuses on the four species most commonly found in homes or gardens: the house mouse,...
Welfare Assistance
RSPCA Sussex North and Brighton Branch offers some financial assistance for pets in crisis whose...
Mental health, pets and people
It has been shown in scientific studies that pets can improve our mental health. An RSPCA poll by...
Ferret Spaying and Neutering Guidelines
Neutering is important in many species to prevent unwanted pregnancy and to protect against...
Rabbit & Guinea Pig Spaying and Neutering guidelines
Rabbits: Rabbit Neutering is vital to counteract the overpopulation of unwanted rabbits and to...
Dog Spaying and Neutering guidelines
The RSPCA's dog neutering guidelines on the latest studies on the effects of neutering and spaying...
Cat Spaying and Neutering guidelines
Every year the RSPCA deals with the consequences of unwanted cats and litters of kittens. Often...
Settling in your rescue cat
Cats find themselves in rescue and in need of rehoming for a variety of reasons, but regardless of...
Cat litter tray/toileting issues guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide support if you are having issues with your cat notusing...
Other Animal Charities
If you are looking for further advice on a specific animal breed or topic, these sites may be able...
Getting your dog to walk nicely on the lead
WALKING NICELY ON THE LEAD Make sure that before you start you have plenty of treats to hand. They...
How to socialise your dog
DOG INTRODUCTIONS/SOCIALISATION Many owners worry about allowing their furry friends to meet other...
Choosing the right rescue dog for you
BRINGING HOME A RESCUE DOG Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do....
Handling your dog and introducing equipment
HANDLING AND EQUIPMENT It is important to introduce handling and new pieces of equipment to our...
Teaching your dog recall
RECALLRecall teaches our dogs to come back to us when they are called. It is a very important, if...
Teaching your dog to ‘Leave It!’ and ‘Drop!’
“LEAVE IT” AND “DROP”It is Important that we are very clear with our dogs when it comes to cues....