Most people in Britain love animals, but it wasn't always like that. In the 19th century, many people were cruel to animals.
That's why in 1824 a small group of animal lovers started the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the “Royal”
came later). Today the RSPCA is a big organisation. If
somebody is cruel to an animal anywhere in Britain, an RSPCA
inspector will soon be there. They rescue hundreds of thousands
of animals every year, and they help people to care for animals.
For more information visit their website: www.rspca.org.uk.