Seven Kind Acts for Animals

Help make this a Summer of Kindness for animals. Because kind acts, however small, combine to create a more compassionate world. See simple ways to get involved below — solo, with children or your community — and create a kinder summer for every animal.

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Which kind act will you choose?

However you choose to help animals, we’d love to see it. Share your kind act with us on Facebook by tagging @‌RSPCA, or on Instagram by tagging @‌rspca_official.

Planting for pollinators

Find out how to plant more flowers for the 270 different species of bees who live in the UK – as well as other pollinators like hoverflies, wasps, beetles, moths and butterflies.

Feed the hedgehogs

A little kindness goes a long way. Help local hedgehogs thrive this summer by providing fresh food and water to keep them cool and healthy.

Support your pet in hot weather

As the temperature rises, animals can easily overheat. Read our top tips to help your pet stay cool and happy this summer.

Make a wildlife rescue box

Create a simple wildlife rescue box so you’re always prepared to help any sick or injured small, wild animal in need.

Make your own pet treats

Use our quick and simple recipes to create tasty dog and cat biscuits – treat your own animals or gift them to friends with pets. It’s a healthy, thoughtful way to show kindness.

Make a wildlife water station

Learn how to build a safe drinking station to help bees and other small wildlife stay hydrated in your garden this summer.

Pick litter

From tin cans to balloons, everyday litter can harm animals. Here’s how you can clean up your community to help keep wildlife safe.

Spread the kindness and share this list!

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More ways to help animals this summer 

Create an RSPCA account to save ideas to your own dashboard, upload photos of your efforts and get exclusive certificates to celebrate your contribution.