A Brief History

The Society was started in south Trinidad in 1895 by a group of expatriats who were working with the oil companies and became affiliated with the RSPCA in 1936. We are now 111 years in existence in Trinidad and Tobago.

In 1936 the Society was affiliated with the RSPCA (UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

British Governors were Patrons of the Society until we received Republican status and then presided over by Mathieu Perez, the then Chief Justice.

Until 1962 the Society was a Branch of the RSPCA and refered to as the RSPCA Overseas Associated Branch.

In the early 60's, Mr. Robert Johnson founded the Tobago Branch and the North Branch began to operate kennels at Tragarete Road, Port of Spain.

The Branches are governed by an Executive Council and there are currently three Branches operational, the largest being at our new premises at Mucurapo Lands, St James, Port of Spain.

The current Patron of the Society is President George Maxwell Richards, and our Society Chairman is Mr. Hubert Dolsingh.

Operations

The Society is an NGO dedicated to the promotion and the welfare of animals in T & T and provides such services as:

·         Re-homing of unwanted animals

·         Humane Euthanasia of terminally ill pets

·         Vet Treatments

·        Spacious Boarding Kennels

·         Pick-up and Delivery

But our work is not just about cuddly puppies and kittens. As our name "The T&T Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" suggests, we see too many cases of neglegt. As unpleassant as it may seem, we have a duty to bring these cases to the attention of the Public.

To view some photos of the sort of cruelty we are talking about click on the button below. Please be warned the pictures are very graphic and you may be upset. If they make you want to do something to stop the suffering that animals like these endure, call us and we will tell you how you can help.

Click here for Photos of Cruelty to Animals