Trusted resources International

Good care starts
with good advice.

Head & Paws supports responsible ownership and recognises the work of established organisations protecting animals. These official resources offer welfare guidance, reporting routes, adoption information and practical support.

England

RSPCA

Animal welfare advice, rescue information and routes for reporting cruelty in England.

Visit the RSPCA

Scotland

Scottish SPCA

Scotland’s animal welfare charity, providing advice, rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.

Visit the Scottish SPCA

Wales

RSPCA Cymru

Animal welfare guidance and support from the RSPCA’s service for England and Wales.

Visit RSPCA Cymru

Northern Ireland

USPCA

Animal welfare support, advocacy and services across Northern Ireland.

Visit the USPCA

Republic of Ireland

National SPCA

National animal protection, welfare reporting, adoption and responsible-care resources.

Visit the NSPCA

United States

ASPCA

Pet-care guidance, animal protection information and support resources in the United States.

Visit the ASPCA

France

La SPA

France’s long-established animal protection association, supporting rescue, adoption and welfare.

Visit La SPA

Belgium

GAIA

A Belgian non-profit organisation working to improve the protection and treatment of animals.

Visit GAIA

Germany

Deutscher Tierschutzbund

Germany’s national animal welfare federation and umbrella body for shelters and associations.

Visit Tierschutzbund

Netherlands (Holland)

Dierenbescherming

The Dutch animal protection organisation, providing rescue, shelter and welfare support.

Visit Dierenbescherming

Use the right help.

This is a selective directory of independent organisations and does not indicate a formal partnership or endorsement. Guidance and reporting arrangements vary by location. If an animal needs urgent medical attention, contact a local veterinary professional or the relevant emergency service without delay.