In the early 1800' animals were only needed for supplying food and transport. There was no compassion towards these animals and it was considered odd and bizarre if you did.

Horses were driven through freezing cold winters and stiflingly hot summers, often with little food, water or rest. The carriage drivers were interested only in making as much money as possible, (as usual, money is the root of all evil)... and would beat the horses if they refused to or were unable to pull the carriages.

In 1822, Richard Martin piloted the first anti-cruelty bill protecting cattle, sheep and horses from cruelty.

"Ill Treatment of Horses and Cattle Bill" or "Martin's Act", as it became known was the world's first major piece of animal protection legislation

The Act was to prevent the cruel and improper treatment of cattle, and made it an offense, punishable by fines up to five pounds or two months imprisonment, to "beat, abuse, or ill-treat any horse, mare, gelding, mule, ass, ox, cow, heifer, steer, sheep or other cattle."

Any citizen was entitled to bring charges under the act.

In its early years the Society's major campaign was to win over the hearts and minds of the general public, and to change people's attitudes towards animal cruelty.
There were 181 convictions for cruelty that the Society achieved during the first year, such figures were recorded in its annual report which made a telling impact on public opinion about the treatment of animals.

RSPCA's Mission

Mission Statement by the RSPCA

"The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of all animals.

• Deliver an effective public service to relieve animal suffering and enforce the law through strong branch, regional, national and international organizations.
• Work tirelessly to reduce the harmful impact of human activities on animals through education, campaigning and the application of ethics, science and law.
• Strive for the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness and integrity.
• Humankind should not intentionally cause suffering to any animal when it is not for its own benefit, or cause suffering by neglect. This applies whatever the animal, or the situation in which it finds itself."

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