Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.  This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline,...

A dog who is ‘loving, gentle and wants to be friends with everyone’ is unrecognisable from the ‘skin and bones’ she was when she was rescued by the RSPCA. Springer spaniel Lola was 18-months-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 after being taken into a local vet emaciated*....

Wedding days are often filled with celebrations with the ones you love the most, so it’s understandable that for many people it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without their faithful furry companion. “From a ‘dog of honour’ to a ring bearer, the possibilities of including your...

A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face. Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns. He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...

A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA. The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral. Fortunately, a...

The RSPCA in Hampshire is caring for four rabbits who were sadly abandoned in dirty hutches at the gate leading to the animal centre. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, discovered the rabbits late on Tuesday evening (16 July). They found two female rabbits inside one...

With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 30°C this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.  PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “We know how important exercise is to keep a dog’s body and mind healthy. However,...

A Rotherham dog lover is taking to the skies in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds to help dogs find forever homes, after her dog changed her life.  Jayne Stallion adopted Crossbreed, Roo, from Dogs Trust in July 2022 who at just six months old had been found as...

A blind puppy is looking for a very special home with owners who can help her navigate the world. Eight-month-old Staffie cross Talia was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2024 from an address in Lancashire due to welfare concerns and she was signed over into RSPCA care by her previous owner. Talia arrived at...

A young cat who was born in RSPCA care has been waiting over 450 DAYS to find her forever home. Dart, a black and white female cat, is currently in the care of a fosterer for the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire Branch after her mum Clarabell came into the charity’s...