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Behind the scenes with an RSPCA Inspector

t takes a special type of person to become an RSPCA Inspector, so what attracted Ben to apply to take on the challenge? “After working many years within the government sector, I was after a bigger challenge and wanted to get more involved with animals, so I saw this job as the perfect fit.” Moving from government to a charity is a big shift for Ben. “I wanted to contribute more to society in general, rather than simply being a small fish in a big, often political, pond. I was always a big fan of what the RSPCA was achieving as a charity, it still amazes me.” Ben says he learned more in his first year as an Inspector than

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