Justice for Buzzer - End the Euthanisation of Healthy Animals by the RSPCA

Buzzer, a black and white moggie kitten, was found wandering the streets in Bournemouth and handed in to the local vets. The vets first thought that he had been poisoned, but as his symptoms did not get better when treated they decided it was more likely that he had Cerebellar Hypoplasia(a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems). CH does not cause cats any pain and they can live a very normal and happy life. Their life expectancy is not any different to a normal cat, they adapt to their condition and often don't know they are any different to any other cat. They are known to more than make up for their disability with a very affectionate and loving personality.

The vets in question posted on an internet forum for pet lovers, looking for a home for little Buzzer, believed to be less than 6 months old - “We hate to see young healthy cats put to sleep because no one wants them, but unfortunately the rehoming shelter that we use would be unlikely to take him on for rehoming due to this condition, and sadly he is now on borrowed time. We wondered whether anyone on this forum may be willing to give this delightful little chap a home in time for Christmas?“ Despite quickly receiving many replies offering Buzzer a home or a foster placement, within hours of advertising this vet signed Buzzer over to the RSPCA in Ashley Heath, even though they knew that a kitten with any disability would be euthanised because it is seen as 'un-rehomable'.

The RSPCA's own website suggests that if you find a stray cat, steps such as scanning for a microchip and putting up posters should be taken, and “If you have taken all of the above steps and are unable to find the stray cat’s owner within a reasonable period of time, ie 10 days, so long as you can show that all the above steps have been taken, you can then go about finding a loving new home for the cat.” Despite this, Buzzer was put to sleep within an hour of reaching the RSPCA. This is not an isolated case, the RSPCA do not have a 'no kill' policy, so any animal handed over to them is at risk of being euthanised for no reason. Older animals and animals with disabilities, no matter how manageable are often not even given the chance to find a loving forever home.

The RSPCA do not publicise the animals that are on 'death row', even though it would mean that a lot of them are saved, because it would bring attention to the large number of animals that are euthanised for no good reason.

Please sign this petition if you believe that all animals should be given a chance. Buzzer's condition was not causing him any pain, he had potential to go on and live a long and happy life. This was taken from him, despite the fact that he may have a distraught owner looking for him even now, and despite the fact that many loving and experienced homes were desperate to have him. We want justice for Buzzer. The RSPCA are a charity that receive a lot of donations, and it is important that the people who donate to them are aware of the unethical practices that they are supporting. There are many small no-kill rescues all over the country that are often struggling for funds and will use your money to treat sick animals and do all they can to find them the best home possible.

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