Originally Posted by Mr Dos:
“Didn't think they had any powers.
All the stories of 'RSPCA raided a puppy farm' or 'RSPCA prosecuted someone' are just baloney. It's the police who carry out raids, sometimes with an RSPCA person there as an adviser. The CPS press charges where necessary. If they don't think there's a case, the RSPCA can take out a private prosecution - just like any member of the public can. Donations that should be spent on rescue dogs are wasted on top-flight lawyers.
They are just charity workers dressed up in military-style uniforms. The lowest rank is inspector, which speaks volumes.
About as much power as the TV licence man . . .”
“Didn't think they had any powers.
All the stories of 'RSPCA raided a puppy farm' or 'RSPCA prosecuted someone' are just baloney. It's the police who carry out raids, sometimes with an RSPCA person there as an adviser. The CPS press charges where necessary. If they don't think there's a case, the RSPCA can take out a private prosecution - just like any member of the public can. Donations that should be spent on rescue dogs are wasted on top-flight lawyers.
They are just charity workers dressed up in military-style uniforms. The lowest rank is inspector, which speaks volumes.
About as much power as the TV licence man . . .”
Maybe that's why some people think they're some sort of emergency service.




) I tried the RSPCA again, reiterating the fact that the dog was in potential peril but the inspector stated that they would not get involved because this was not a case of deliberate neglect. I found her to be very uncaring.