A fox found with its head stuck between a metal gate and a wall in Clifton was one of almost 700 animals helped by the RSPCA in Bristol during the coronavirus pandemic.
The pup, which was checked over and then released back into the wild, was one of 693 animals rescued. That equates to around five a day in our city alone.
From finding new homes for pets after their owners have been rushed into hospital to collecting abandoned animals, officers have been exceptionally busy throughout the crisis.
But like most charities, the RSPCA is now struggling to raise crucial funds needed to keep the organisation open.
Dermot Murphy, chief inspectorate officer, said: “We’ve had to quickly and drastically change the way we work during these unprecedented times, from the way we re-home animals to the PPE we wear when responding to calls.
“But the priority for us during lockdown has been to continue to be there for those animals who need us - while also helping people who have been hit hard by the pandemic.
“Now, more than four months into lockdown, we’ve passed a milestone as we responded to our 100,000th incident.
"And our staff are as busy as ever collecting abandoned animals, investigating complaints of cruelty, providing life-saving veterinary treatment to the sick and injured, and finding wonderful new homes for our residents.
“But to continue our vital work and to survive the huge impact this pandemic has had on the economy and, therefore, the charity sector, we really need your help. Please donate whatever you can spare."
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