RSPCA Isle of Wight

RSPCA Isle of Wight is an independent charity within the RSPCA family, focused on health and welfare support for abandoned, abused, and orphaned animals (per its website). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears primarily set up as an animal centre/rescue and rehoming organisation, with a structured adoption process and documented animal health information.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

•Straightforward, “hassle free” adoptions for dogs and small animals (guinea pigs, rabbits, rats).
•Health/vet records and health checks provided at adoption (including a written description of the animal and “favourite things” in one case).
•Neutering already done before rehoming is specifically mentioned for rabbits and a guinea pig.
•A small-animal rehoming fee described as “reasonable” given the medical attention, but no amounts are provided.

Services

•Animal rescue/welfare support for abandoned, abused, and orphaned animals (website).
•Rehoming/adoption services, with staff guidance through matching pets to homes (reviews mention dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats).
•Pre-adoption health care is referenced in reviews (e.g., animals arriving “already neutered”; receiving “vet and health checks” records; “medical attention… including his neuter”).
•Bohemia Boarding: the website describes five-star boarding accommodation for dogs and cats, with profits supporting the charity.

People

•Carrie-Anne: repeatedly named in small-animal adoptions (guinea pigs, rabbits, rats). Reviewers describe her as responsive and providing detailed welfare-focused guidance (e.g., sharing vet/health-check records; advising on enclosure build details; lending a cage temporarily in one case).
•Paige: mentioned alongside Carrie-Anne as supportive during adoption and dedicated to “small furries.”
•Georgina: mentioned for helping guide a dog adoption and recommending a good match for the adopter.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 191 reviews.

•Multiple reviewers describe smooth, well-organised adoption processes, including repeat adopters returning for additional pets.
•Owners frequently mention practical support and guidance, such as help choosing a suitable pet and ongoing advice (one reviewer said staff were available for enclosure-planning advice).
•Evidence of health work before adoption comes up several times: adopters report receiving health/vet-check records, and several note animals being already neutered when rehomed.
•Several reviews highlight accommodation/loan support during transitions (e.g., a cage lent temporarily for newly adopted rats).

Reviews for RSPCA Isle of Wight

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 191 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Sue Smith

in the last week

We adopted 4 guinea pigs from RSPCA Isle of Wight on New Year's Day, and whole process went very smoothly and was hassle free. We particularly liked that the staff were very approachable and friendly, and they obviously care very much for the animals and their well being. Keep up the good work, you are doing a wonderful job. Andrew and Susan

Craftygran Islander

2 weeks ago

We adopted our lovely Spaniel-cross (Maggie) 6 months ago. She has changed our lives! Everyone at Bohemia Corner was so helpful throughout the adoption process. All the animals are very well cared for and much loved by the all staff. If you are considering having a new pet in your family please adopt, don't buy, these animals just need caring loving homes.

Greta

3 weeks ago

Great staff work tirelessly to care for some lovely animals.

Lesley Wren

I've just adopted a lovely dog. I would always prefer to look for a rescue and this is the third dog or cat I've been lucky to find at RSPCA Isle of Wight. They are always helpful and very supportive which is reassuring when you take on a new pet. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Lou Hewison

4 weeks ago

We adopted a beautiful boy guinea pig to come live with our two girl piggies. Carrie-Anne was so helpful and responsive and you can tell that the animals welfare really is the foremost concern for her. Adoption was very straightforward and we even got a record of all his vet and health checks along with a lovley description of him and his favourite things to ensure we could give him the best welcome to his forever home. He is settling in so so well and knowing that he has had such great care with them is very reassuring. And considering how much medical attention he had had with them, including his neuter, the rehoming fee really was so reasonable. If you are looking to welcome a fur baby into your family please always consider this rescue centre. They are absolutely excellent. I have added a picture of our sweet boy snuggling in with one of his new companions. (He is the little blonde sausage)

Sarah Dawes Films

a month ago

I adopted two little piggies from the RSPCA and the smalls team have been fantastic. They really make sure the animals in their care are going to proper homes..they were so helpful and just very friendly. They also really appreciate the updates on the piggies progress which I think is so sweet. Highly recommend the RSPCA Isle of Wight branch.

Magdalena Ciesnowska-Jankowska

5 months ago

A smooth and exciting adoption process made possible by the friendly and flexible team at RSPCA. Carrie-Anne and Paige have been incredibly supportive throughout the process and clearly care very much for all of their animals. Our new bunnies arrived groomed, already neutered, and with some helpful supplies for their care. They even travelled to the mainland coast to help us keep costs down! I highly recommend adopting through any RSPCA but especially this branch :)

jack hibberd

We adopted two rabbits, Kai & Junior. Carrie Anne and the others at the rspca are so full of knowledge it made the whole experience very easy and useful. If anyone was thinking of getting any animal I would highly recommend adopting from the RSPCA rather than buying from a pet shop! The information received from everyone was so helpful especially as we hand built the boys enclosure, they were literally available 24/7 for any advice on size of pen to gauge of fencing used. Thank you everyone for all your help! Jack, Joanna, Darcie & George.

Joanne Preston

a year ago

Today we adopted Jarvis from the RSPCA and the entire process has been a joy from start to finish. All the staff at the Centre are dedicated, kind and caring. Special mention goes to Georgina who has been an absolute star, guiding us every step of the way. She recommended Jarvis to us (or the other way round!) and was absolutely spot on as he's a perfect match. We honestly can't recommend the IoW RSPCA highly enough and would advise anyone looking to adopt an animal to visit them first.

Dyan Northard

We have adopted numerous rats from the Merstone branch. Carrie-Anne and Paige are incredibly dedicated to the small furries and do a wonderful job caring for the many animals in their care. They make every effort to care for and find suitable homes for all, including those with health issues. The adoption process has always been made straightforward and they have even temporarily lent us a cage when we adopted rats who were in need but of the opposite sex, until we could get hold of a second cage for them. Keep up the great work team!