Home / Lifestyle / RSPCA Derby Unveils New Small Animal Unit in Memory of Beloved Patron's Dog

RSPCA Derby Unveils New Small Animal Unit in Memory of Beloved Patron's Dog

Summary

  • RSPCA Derby opens new small animal unit
  • Unit dedicated to actor Sir Tony Robinson's adopted dog
  • Renovation also includes refurbished kennel block and cat quarantine room
RSPCA Derby Unveils New Small Animal Unit in Memory of Beloved Patron's Dog

In November 2025, the RSPCA Derby has completed a major renovation of its facility, which now includes a brand-new small animal unit. This new addition was officially opened in memory of a beloved dog belonging to one of the charity's celebrity patrons.

Actor Sir Tony Robinson and his wife became patrons of RSPCA Derby after adopting a West Highland white terrier named Holly Berry back in 2020. Speaking to the BBC, Sir Tony expressed his fondness for the organization, saying, "We came up here originally and found [Holly Berry] and I think the place is so wonderful."

The renovation project has also seen improvements to the kennel block and the addition of a dedicated cat quarantine room. These upgrades are part of the charity's ongoing efforts to provide the best possible care for the animals in its charge.

Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.
RSPCA Derby has officially opened a new small animal unit on their premises.
The new small animal unit was opened in memory of a dog belonging to actor Sir Tony Robinson, who is a patron of RSPCA Derby.
In addition to the new small animal unit, the renovation project also included a refurbished kennel block and the addition of a cat quarantine room.

Read more news on