Anchor receives RSPCA Platinum PawPrints Award for third consecutive year

We are pleased to announce that we have received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the third year in a row, in recognition of an outstanding commitment to animal welfare.

In 2023, we became the first national housing provider to receive platinum status, having secured a gold award in housing, for the previous five years. The RSPCA PawPrints Awards, the only scheme of its kind, celebrates local authorities and public bodies for their pioneering work in animal welfare across England and Wales.

We encourage residents who want a pet, or already own pets, to bring them to their properties. A compassionate pet policy was created in partnership with residents to ensure their accommodation is suitable and the needs of domestic pets living at Anchor properties are being met.

Animals are a celebrated part of life at Anchor and each year this is demonstrated through our ‘Paw’some pet award. Part of the Loving Later Life Awards, the title of ‘Paw’some pet is awarded to the companions of Anchor residents that make a difference in everyday life. 

This pet-friendly approach is why we remain the only national housing provider to hold platinum status in the RSPCA’s PawPrints Awards. 

Anchor’s Interim Chief Executive Amanda Holgate said:

I’m delighted that Anchor has achieved platinum status in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards for the third year running. This is a great honour and recognises our ongoing commitment and dedication to supporting responsible pet ownership at our locations.

We recognise the positive benefits owning a pet can have on resident wellbeing. Pets can provide companionship, comfort and love, which is why our pet friendly policy is so important.

Lee Gingell, Public Affairs Manager at the RSPCA, said:

We are delighted to recognise Anchor with the RSPCA’s Housing (Platinum) PawPrints Award. Their commitment to animal welfare is truly commendable, and we hope their example inspires others to strive for excellence.

To find out more about our pet friendly policy, click here.