The RSPCA reports that it has saved nearly 400 animals from flooding, including 40 fish, in the last 3 days alone. The RSPCA reports that it has saved nearly 400 animals from flooding, including 40 fish, in the last 3 days alone. 

The koi carp were rescued from a pond in Wraysbury, Berkshire, which was being overcome by rising floodwater.

Other rescues have included:

  • 30 chickens
  • Five cats rescued from a property and returned to their owner who was evacuated on Tuesday.
  • Two cats removed from a property and boarded for the owners.
  • Two cats and two people rescued from a house and taken to safety.
  • Three chinchillas rescued from a flooded garage and taken to animal center.
  • One elderly gentleman found walking in floodwater and returned to safety.
  • Fifteen chickens rescued from a scrap yard and boarded by a volunteer.
  • Three stray cats rescued. One swimming in flood water ; one rescued from a tree and another found shaking on a doorstep. All given vet treatment.

The charity says its flood rescue team has helped 586 animals affected by floods since Jan, with 386 of those in the last three days alone. Their efforts were praised by Labour leader Ed Milliband yesterday, who was at the scene with an RSPCA water rescue team in Wraysbury.

RSPCA flood rescue co-ordinator Jason Finch said: "The water rescue teams on the ground are doing an amazing job with limited resources. We will continue to do everything we can to help animals, and humans, during this difficult time and are so grateful for all the support our workers have received from the public."

Photograph courtesy RSPCA

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