Chesterfield RSPCA centre given permission to start rehoming animals again

Chesterfield’s RSPCA centre has been given the go-ahead to start rehoming animals again – although the branch remains closed to the public because of coronavirus.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has approved new guidelines to allow animal welfare charities in England to rehome safely during the pandemic - meaning the RSPCA will start finding homes for the animals in its care using a new, safe process.

A spokesperson for Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch said: “We are delighted that Defra has given approval for us to rehome and foster animals in England again.

Chesterfield's RSPCA centre is able to rehome animals again.Chesterfield's RSPCA centre is able to rehome animals again.
Chesterfield's RSPCA centre is able to rehome animals again.
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“We have introduced new temporary processes and checks to ensure that the animal and adopter are well matched and protected. Animals will be safely delivered to their new homes in a secure way by our staff.

“Please don't visit us in person - this is a new remote process that involves our key workers bringing the animals to you!”

Earlier this month, the Chesterfield branch’s supporter engagement officer, Steph McCawley, urged people to help the charity at this difficult time.

“We are asking our supporters to keep donating as much as they can afford to RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch so we can be here for the future,” she said.

“They can also sponsor a kennel or cat pen from as little as £5 a month by visiting www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk/safehaven now.”

For more information and to find a pet, visit the branch’s website