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Home for Life

Have you ever wondered what will happen to your pet should they outlive you?

The Home for Life service is not able to accept any new requests for an application pack.

The RSPCA is dedicated to ending animal cruelty and rescuing animals most in need. In these increasingly challenging times, we must focus our specialist skills and resources on this critical work. As a result, the difficult decision has been made to no longer offer the Home for Life service to new application requests.

We understand your concern for your pet's future, so we recommend asking a trusted family member or friend to care for your pet should they outlive you. If this isn't possible, other organisations offer similar services and may be able to help.

We will honour our commitment to those already registered on the Home for Life scheme by taking care of and rehoming your pets as promised if this is ever needed. For those who have already requested an application pack, we will continue to register eligible applications received until 31 March 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support in protecting animals.

Please do get in touch with the team if you have any questions.

You can also read through our Home for Life terms and conditions for more information.

Looking after a pet means loving and caring for them, for life. But it can also mean making plans for them if we pass away.

Fortunately, there's no need to worry. The Home for Life scheme means that, in the event that your pet outlives you, we'll care for them, then do all we can to find them a happy home and someone special to look after them.

You can also download a PDF version of the Home for Life pack containing the terms and conditions.

We have over 200 years' experience of protecting and looking after vulnerable animals. And today, we care for and rehome thousands of animals every year. So who better to be there for your pet?

If you have further questions about the scheme, we're here to help.

You can also read through our Home for Life terms and conditions for more information.

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