Who are we?
RSPCA Solent Branch CIO (locally known as RSPCA The Ark) is an independent branch of the RSPCA, and a separately registered charity.
We own and operate a large Animal centre called the Stubbington Ark, where we care for a wide range of domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife, many of which have come from our 400 square mile catchment area in Hampshire.
However, we also support the National RSPCA Inspectors by taking in animals that may have been abandoned, mistreated or seized.
Our animal centre
The Stubbington Ark is located in Fareham, on an 8-acre farm site. We have facilities to house dogs, cats, small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and birds, along with fields for farm animals, and wildlife facilities.
Before our animals are rehomed/released they undergo a full health check on site at our in-house Veterinary Unit complete with operating theatre and are given all necessary veterinary care which may include neutering, dentals, x-rays as well as microchipping, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments.
Our history
Our charity was founded in 1978, with our first facility located in Park Gate, Fareham. Due to the overwhelming need for animal welfare in the local area, we outgrew these facilities, and bought Ranvilles Farm in 1984, now known as the Stubbington Ark Animal Centre.
Improvements have been necessary year by year to keep pace with the ever-growing demands or changes to welfare laws and although we now have some great facilities there is a constant need to update and maintain our animal centre.
