RSPCA staff and volunteers will participate in this year’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London to honor both human and animal heroes who have sacrificed their lives in wars. Over 30 representatives, including former military personnel and descendants of soldiers, will attend. Among them are ex-Army Animal Rescue Officers who will lay wreaths and wear military medals, highlighting the ongoing sacrifices made by animals serving alongside troops. The RSPCA has a long history of supporting war animals, notably through initiatives like the RSPCA Fund for Sick and Wounded Horses in WWI and extensive rescue efforts during WWII, treating millions of animals affected by conflict.

The event also serves as a personal tribute for many attendees, whose families have deep military connections and losses spanning multiple generations. Stories shared include those of RSPCA officers honoring relatives who fought and died in both World Wars, such as cavalrymen and tank drivers, emphasizing the emotional significance of remembrance. The RSPCA continues to recognize the intertwined sacrifices of humans and animals in war, underscoring the importance of remembering all who have suffered in conflict.