Two thirds of people in the North West think we should do more for animals

A new RSPCA survey says the majority of us believe we should be doing more for animal welfare.

Figures from the charity's report have shown that almost 85 percent of the regions residents consider themselves animal lovers.

But, just under 50 percent feel a lack of money, and nearly a third cite not enough time, as the main barriers to doing more to help animals. The organisation went on to highlight that 1-in-10 of us felt that their actions couldn't make a difference either way.

The figures come out at the same time as the RSPCA launches its new #AnimalKind campaign, which is aiming to encourage people to join it in creating a world that is kinder to animals. 

Further goals for the scheme are to give residents practical advice about what they can do to ensure animals are receiving the welfare they deserve and a free guide, which shows how acts of kindness can make a big difference, has also been produced.

Klare Kennett, from the RSPCA, said:

"Respondents in the North West said that... the welfare issue they were most concerned about was animals being used in blood sports such as badger baiting or cock fighting."

"However, just ten percent from the region said a lack of homes for animals was a major concern."

Klare added: "People are rightly concerned about barbaric and illegal blood sports which cause the animals involved untold suffering."

"What many people perhaps don't realise is that rescue centres are bursting at the seams with animals needing homes... So by choosing to adopt rather buy a pet... you could be making a difference."

More information on the RSPCA's new campaign can be found here: www.rspca.org.uk/animalkind