Rachel Burn (@rachrspca) 's Twitter Profile
Rachel Burn

@rachrspca

@RSPCA_official senior press officer, ex-journalist, proud mum of a three-year-old boy 👶 and a middle-aged dog 🐶

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RSPCA (England & Wales) (@rspca_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 🙌 We are happy to announce that The Renters Reform Bill was published today by the UK Government 📄 @luhc Renters' Reform Coalition This gives tenants the legal right to request a pet in their home 🤗💙 ➡️ To read more, please visit: bit.ly/42Llzsc #RentersReformBill

RSPCA (England & Wales) (@rspca_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚚🐶🐒 We have been waiting for almost two years for the Kept Animals Bill to improve the lives of billions of animals, but it was announced today that the bill will be withdrawn and issues will be pursued separately, leading to yet more uncertainty: bit.ly/3WAJJDr

Daniel Hewitt (@danielhewittitv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EXC: Our undercover investigation into puppy yoga has found puppies as young as 6 weeks old being denied water, deprived of sleep & worked for hours. RSPCA and The Kennel Club say it should be banned Sam Leader and I have also found some aren’t licensed itv.com/news/2023-07-0…

Daniel Hewitt (@danielhewittitv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exclusive: Our undercover investigation into puppy yoga has found puppies as young as 6 weeks old being denied water, deprived of sleep & worked for hours. RSPCA and The Kennel Club want it banned Sam Leader and I have also found some aren’t licensed👇

Daniel Hewitt (@danielhewittitv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lots of Puppy Yoga firms (not featured in our report) are posting statements reassuring customers the welfare of puppies is the priority. NONE address the central point by RSPCA & Kennel Club that PY is NOT good for socialisation full stop. They see no benefit to the dogs at all

Daniel Hewitt (@danielhewittitv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW: Our ITV News investigation into puppy yoga is being debated in Parliament. MP Neil Hudson raises our findings in committee. Dr Justine Shotton, Senior Vice President, British Veterinary Association says "we have serious concerns about the welfare of these puppies."

Sam Leader (@samleader_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Following my investigation in to puppy yoga with Daniel Hewitt, today MPs were told the classes could be “commodifying cute animals for human gain” during a DEFRA committee meeting #itvnews #puppyyoga

ITV News (@itvnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

MPs have been told puppy yoga classes are 'commodifying cute animals for human gain' after an ITV News investigation found puppies were being put at 'serious risk' in classes, Sam Leader reports itv.com/news/2023-07-0…

Rachel Burn (@rachrspca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Witnessed an incredible rescue today of a fox who got her head stuck in a hole on a metal floor - it was amazing to see RSPCA (England & Wales) and West Midlands Fire Service work together to free the fox who thankfully wasn’t injured 🦊 This is why I work for the RSPCA 🥰

ARO Cara (@cararspca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Special thanks to Highgate Fire Station & Technical Rescue for their specialist rescue skills today. This beautiful fox had her head well&truly trapped, after trying washing up liquid I knew I needed West Midlands Fire Service &their equipment to get her out. Now safe Vale Wildlife Hospital RSPCA (England & Wales)

Special thanks to <a href="/WMFSHighgate/">Highgate Fire Station</a> &amp; <a href="/WMFSTechRescue/">Technical Rescue</a> for their specialist rescue skills today. This beautiful fox had her head well&amp;truly trapped, after trying washing up liquid I knew I needed <a href="/WestMidsFire/">West Midlands Fire Service</a> &amp;their equipment to get her out. Now safe <a href="/wildliferescuer/">Vale Wildlife Hospital</a> <a href="/RSPCA_official/">RSPCA (England & Wales)</a>
Good Morning Britain (@gmb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shocking new figures from the RSPCA reveal more than 1,100 dogs have had their ears cropped in the last year, without veterinary care. The procedure is usually carried out by untrained people using scissors or knives for pet owners who want their dog to look 'tough'. The

Jane Dalton (@journojane) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pets are paying a horrendous price for our problems. The cost-of-living crisis and Covid lockdowns have brought on an animal-welfare crisis, says RSPCA (England & Wales) 1/2 independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Scottish SPCA 🐾 (@scottishspca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We sympathise with anyone who has been involved in a dog attack. We support measures to improve public safety but banning XL bullies will not do this Rishi Sunak. Irresponsible dog breeding & ownership need to be tackled. Read more: bit.ly/46ckjQl

Scottish SPCA 🐾 (@scottishspca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alongside other animal charities, we are a part of the Dog Control Coalition. Together, we’ve issued a joint statement to stress our opposition to today’s announcement to ban XL bullies. Read our statement: bit.ly/3Zjwh8p #NoBadBreed

Alongside other animal charities, we are a part of the Dog Control Coalition. Together, we’ve issued a joint statement to stress our opposition to today’s announcement to ban XL bullies.

Read our statement: bit.ly/3Zjwh8p

#NoBadBreed
Dogs Trust 💛🐶 (@dogstrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alongside other animal charities, we are a part of the Dog Control Coalition. Together, we’ve issued a joint statement with our thoughts to ban XL bullies. Read our statement here: bit.ly/3PFvEmB

Anthony Joynes (@joynes85) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️ Appeal for info. This incredibly poorly female cat was found dumped inside a plastic bag within the general household waste hopper at Veolia UK Clatterbridge/Bebington recycling centre. This occurred Tuesday 21/11/23 at around 1400 hours. Any info please call 03001234999

⚠️ Appeal for info. This incredibly poorly female cat was found dumped inside a plastic bag within the general household waste hopper at <a href="/VeoliaUK/">Veolia UK</a> Clatterbridge/Bebington recycling centre. This occurred Tuesday 21/11/23 at around 1400 hours. Any info please call 03001234999
Rachel Burn (@rachrspca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m voting for PANDAS to win the Big Give supporters choice award ❤️ this charity is a lifeline to parents who suffer from mental illness, their services are free and with no waiting lists and are SO invaluable! #BigGiveChoice #ChristmasChallenge

RSPCA (England & Wales) (@rspca_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are so disappointed that a French bulldog with a short muzzle and pinched nostrils was awarded Best in Breed at #Crufts yesterday. We should not be celebrating these traits which can cause suffering. Join us in taking a stand against extreme breeding: bit.ly/43aRW4S

Chris Sherwood (@nspccchris) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m so proud of our new brand, which is all about encouraging everyone to play their part in improving animals’ lives. We’re facing some of the biggest challenges in our 200-year history, but together we can rise to meet them. Find out why we’re changing rspca.org.uk/-/blog-new-rsp…

RSPCA (England & Wales) (@rspca_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's time for our Election Day highlight... #DogsAtPollingStations! Share your pics of your pooch down below ⤵️🐕 Looking for a canine companion to join you at future elections? Meet our #DogsNotAtPollingStations: bit.ly/RSPCA_FindAPet #DogsAtPollingStations #GeneralElection2024

It's time for our Election Day highlight... #DogsAtPollingStations! Share your pics of your pooch down below ⤵️🐕 

Looking for a canine companion to join you at future elections? Meet our #DogsNotAtPollingStations: bit.ly/RSPCA_FindAPet 

<a href="/VotingDogs/">#DogsAtPollingStations</a> #GeneralElection2024