The trouble is Ethel, no one told the rat and the squirrel that no one is looking out for them, they don't realise that they are vermin and should be allowed to die under such circumstances, perhaps the top management fat cats at the RSPCA should take a long hard look at their salaries and the resources at the RSPCA and try to justify themselves.
Ethel I'm not having a go at you, I have had so many dealings with the RSPCA I know how they work, I have spent so many hours freeing cats, dogs, gulls, rabbits, you name it, I been there.
Look I have been a pest controller for 13 + years I have destroyed more animals than I have saved. I can put my hand on my heart and say that I have done everything in my power to prevent any animal suffering, whilst knowing that I have had to kill them, yes I have had many a moral dilemma and hope I always acted on behalf of the creature concerned. It is unfortunate that in most circumstances humans health comes above the health of these animals but that's life and if I didn't control these creatures, someone else will, one way or another, generally speaking my way is more humane.
I step down from my box to make room!! Phew!!!