An RSPCA branch is trying to raise thousands for specialist surgery to treat a cropped dog’s chronic ear condition. Two-year-old American, Lexi was in chronic pain, scratching at her ears and crying after the ear condition was left without treatment. When an RSPCA inspector brought her into the charity’s Coventry &...

The UK’s animal welfare bodies and veterinary professional are calling for an end to the horrific and cruel canine trade of ear cropping. Following an increase in demand for dogs with cropped ears, and a rise in celebrities and social media sites glamourising the trade, enough is enough. The ‘trend’ to...

The RSPCA is calling for a new animal welfare law to allow animals involved in abuse and neglect court proceedings to be rehomed much more quickly. Currently, some neglected and abused pets, which are rescued by the RSPCA as part of an investigation cannot be rehomed until the case itself...

When lockdown restrictions are lifted, Dogs Trust urges dog owners not to forget their canine companions. With governments across the UK releasing their roadmaps and a path to lift us out of lockdown in the coming months, Dogs Trust has released a roadmap for dogs and their owners to help...

The RSPCA has issued a warning to cat owners to highlight how toxic lilies are to cats after a kitten sadly died in Croydon. Cat owner Mya contacted the Crystal Palace and District RSPCA branch last month when her nine-month-old kitten had become poisoned by lilies. She was given a...

A Dogs Trust project that offers a temporary home for dogs to enable their owners to flee domestic abuse is officially launched in East Anglia. Pets can be a major factor in people not being able to escape domestic abuse, for fear of what may happen to their beloved companions...

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support Thailand-based Soi Dog Foundation this year. The charity will fund half of the costs of the Soi Dog Foundation campaign to neuter 80% of street dogs in Greater Bangkok, which represents what is thought to be the biggest programme of...

The RSPCA Scarborough branch is appealing for funds to help with the care of an elderly dog who was rescued from the cold. A 15-year-old crossbreed dog who was found in an exposed porch in the cold and lying on a wet blanket, was rescued by the RSPCA from Hull...

Dogs Trust has launched a new tear-jerking advert featuring real phone calls made by the charity’s helpline by dog owners who have been impacted by the pandemic. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is encouraging owners to seek help of they are struggling to care for their dog in the...

Today is World Spay Day and cat and vet organisations have come together to champion the importance of neutering in a new animation. Every year many unexpected and often unwanted litters of kittens are born, risking their safety and welfare and the health of their mum, and many sadly end...