RSPCA does not deserve our donations

I was absolutely devastated to read your article last week about the fate of the beautiful horses that were signed over to the RSPCA to be cared for.

Instead of being found loving new homes, they were shot within days, even though a vet had reported that most would make a full recovery from their various conditions. Also, money was claimed by the RSPCA for their keep long after they had gone. To me, that sounds like fraud.

This is a complete disgrace from the RSPCA. They are a charitable society registered to care for injured, sick and mistreated animals. Thousands of people donate on a regular basis, and many leave a legacy in their wills to help the society care for these unfortunate animals. I for one shall not be making any more donations and will be altering my will as soon as possible. I urge the RSPCA’s thousands of loyal supporters to think again and choose a charity that is genuinely concerned about the welfare of all animals.

Eileen Naylor, Southport Irresponsible owners and breeders are to blame for the number of horses needing to be rehomed. So is the horse-racing industry, which contributes so little to horse welfare. Liz Jones quite rightly raised the issue that Lloyds Bank, despite exploiting horses in its TV adverts, gives not one penny to horse welfare.

Sarah Beaven, Swindon Every now and then there is another shocking revelation of the misguided, useless policies of the ever more impotent RSPCA. Over the years, so many have given cash and support, only to keep hearing what a waste of money and emotion it has all been.

The RSPCA has lost many dedicated supporters, and this latest travesty will only see more people support the other animal charities, as this one seems to have lost its way.

Derek Stocker,

Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex The RSPCA is condemned for putting down 11 horses, but what else is it supposed to do? With 800 equines already in its care and every other horse rescue charity at bursting point, it has do to what it feels is necessary.

The people of this country are said to be animallovers, but these days there’s little evidence to show this, with the overbreeding of pets and the way in which they are casually abandoned by their owners. The RSPCA is under great pressure and rather than condemning the charity, people should treat their animals with more care and consideration, and be thankful that the RSPCA exists to fight cruelty in this country.

Rosie Burston,

Par, Cornwall I was disgusted but not surprised at the killing of those poor horses. I was turned down when I offered a home to a blind cat. I already had one blind cat so I was used to caring for them. They turned me down and put the cat to sleep.

My friend resigned from their committee because of the amount of healthy animals being slaughtered. To me, they’re not an animal-minded society.

Yvonne Miller,

Portsmouth