A rescue dog once dubbed by the press as the ‘wimpiest dog in the UK’ has celebrated her 16th birthday this month at home with her owner Louisa Murphy. Anxious cross breed Bonnie was once afraid of the dark, telephones, doorbells and other dogs barking, she was scared to be left...

The RSPCA is pilling pressure on the government to bring in tighter controls around fireworks after a number of shocking incidents in which animals were attacked with fireworks or died having been spooked. The charity has received 82 calls related to animals and fireworks during the fireworks season so far...

PDSA vets offer advice on keeping our pets happy and healthy this winter. We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets are under the weather too, but how...

Today, RSPCA staff remember all of those who were killed or injured during WW1, including millions of service animals. Many of the charity’s inspectors had been soldiers prior to joining the RSPCA and when the war was declared they were recalled to their old regiments, like many other reservists in...

The World’s leading prestigious research awards returns in 2021 to recognise more innovative researchers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries in dog health. Now in its ninth year, the famous International Canine Health Awards recognise and celebrate some of the world’s finest researchers, scientists and veterinarians, as well as...

An eleven-year old Border Collie is looking for a new owner to mend his broken heart after his owner became ill and could no longer take care of him. Ernie has spent more than a year in kennels and staff at RSPCA West Suffolk branch are now trying to find...

*Warning – upsetting image included* New RSPCA data has revealed it received reports of more than 2200 incidents of cruelty to wildlife in 2020, with numbers spiking in May. From hunting and fighting to beating and mutilation, incidents of ‘illegal activity’ and ‘intentional harm’ to wild animals started rising at the...

RSPCA rescuers in England will continue to respond to emergencies and help animals in need during the second lockdown, which began this week (Thursday 5 November). The charity’s frontline officers will continue responding to emergency calls and rescuing animals in urgent need despite the new restrictions. RSPCA Chief Executive Chris Sherwood...

Christmas is on its way – so what better way to celebrate than with your four-legged friends! It’s been a difficult year and many of our four-legged friends have helped to get us through this time. Why not say thank you to your pets with some fabulous Christmas treats this...

As winter approaches, life on the streets is about to get even harder for the stray cat population. Many already struggle to find food, with a few brave felines resorting to desperate measures. One-year-old tabby Prosecco got so hungry recently that she stole through a random homeowners catflap, breaking into...