Employment Minister Visits To Meet Kickstart Apprentices At RSCPA

A Purrrfect Visit In June 2021 the RSPCA Canterbury & District Branch team welcomed a group of Kickstart apprentices as part of the fully funded government scheme. Alongside their work, the Kickstart apprentices have been taking part in monthly mentoring sessions. These are delivered by world class athlete mentor and Commonwealth gold medalist, Claire Bennett, supported by national…

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Winning With A Whitstable Pearl

RSPCA Tankerton Charity Shop wins ‘Best Dressed Window’ in Whistable Oyster Festival Competition Whistable Oyster Festival competition winners! This month two of our charity shops took part in the Whitstable Oyster Festival Best Dressed Charity Shop Window Display competition, which is based on the book – and TV series – ‘Whitstable Pearl’ by local author, Julie Wassmer. We are very excited and proud to announce that…

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Kickstarting Apprentices At RSPCA Canterbury

By Chantelle, Fundraising and Comms Kickstarter Apprentice  This past year has understandably been quite difficult for many. So exciting news or a positive change is always welcome. On the 21st June, I, along with six other apprentices were welcomed by the RSPCA Canterbury & District team. We joined the charity as part of the government Kickstart Scheme for…

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Toby No Longer The Loneliest Cat

After whipping up a media frenzy over Christmas, the team were inundated with adoption offers, so that Toby the gentle tuxedo cat didn’t have to spend another Christmas on his own. With offers from as far as America, India, the Netherlands and the length and breadth of the U.K, the RSPCA Canterbury cattery team had…

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Alternative Lifestyles For Cats

Just like humans, cats all have different preferences when it comes to the home they would like. Some cats suit the domestic life- lounging on a sofa and hanging out with the family. Other cats prefer the outdoor life displaying many natural characteristics and behaviours attributed to a cat – chasing mice, prowling their territory…

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