Action will be taken against people who illegally target animals with airguns following the death of a cat in Crewe, the RSPCA has warned. The shooting left the male tabby and white cat with multiple injuries which were so severe he sadly had to be put to sleep by a...

A cat escaped serious injury after becoming entangled in a tree with a spring trap attached to his front leg. The young male feline had climbed onto a fence at an allotment in Houghton-le- Spring with the metal device hanging off his right paw. It then became lodged in the...

Assistance Dog charity, Dog A.I.D. has recruited a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its UK-wide work enabling physically Disabled people to train their own pet dog to become an Assistance Dog. Belinda (Bee) Johnson took up her new role at Dog A.I.D. on 16th October 2023. Bee has a...

A man from Wigan has been disqualified from owning any animal for five years after failing to seek veterinary treatment to address his springer spaniel’s extreme weight loss, eye infection and mammary tumour. David Farrimond was sentenced to a 12 month community order, with 80 hours unpaid work and ordered...

More than 40 local authorities will have RSPCA-backed rules and policies in place aimed at keeping animals and people safer this Guy Fawkes Night. In recent years, the animal welfare charity has been working with local authorities across England and Wales - urging them to introduce specific measures aimed at...

A woman from Preston has been given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, and disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to her seven pets and failing to meet their needs. Charlotte Kenny was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the charity’s officers found...

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters. Staffordshire bull terrier Tess has spent 16 months being looked after by...

As the cost of living remains at an all-time high, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has reported a record number of surrender requests and demand for their support at food banks across East and Central Scotland has increased.    The charity’s Winter Appeal is calling out for support to enable...

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is seeking homes for two black beauties on Hallow’een while trying to debunk the myths surrounding black felines. The animal charity hopes fans of All Hallows’ Eve will consider taking on a special pet as its Adoptober rehoming appeal comes to a close. The month-long...

In the run up to Bonfire Night, vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take steps to reduce fireworks stress for their pets, after a cat named Boo was nearly scared to death due to the loud bangs. Two-year-old tabby cat Boo was taken to Stoke PDSA Pet Hospital last...