AROUND 800 animals found new homes last year thanks to the East Lancashire branch of the RSPCA, figures out today have revealed.
Of that total, 295 were dogs and 363 were cats, with the rest falling into a 'miscellaneous' category including everything from rabbits to snakes.
The East Lancashire branch, which is based at the animal shelter in Altham, also microchipped 358 dogs and 438 cats during 2003, neutering 191 dogs and 486 cats as well. And the owners of 652 dogs, 451 cats and 81 other animals received help in paying for treatment for sick animals.
The figures make East Lancashire's branch one of the busiest in the North of England.
Regional manager Alan Wolinski said: "The figures show just how hard the RSPCA works in this area to promote animal welfare.
"They are staggering, especially when you consider that the majority of workers are volunteers."
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