The RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were abandoned in a cardboard box in Attleborough, near Norfolk. The buns were spotted in a box under a hedge by a kind member of the public at around 2.30pm on Wednesday (20 July) on what was the busiest day at...

Seven UK dog charities have received a life-changing prize from Your Dog’s Club to reward and recognise their dedication to all things dog. The announcement comes after a two-month competition in which the public nominated and voted for their favourite UK dog charity to become ‘Golden Shareholders’ and reap multiple...

Over one hundred dogs have been rehomed by Dogs Trust in Cumbria since January this year, with poodle-cross Peaches having the wonderful accolade of being the 100th pooch to find a new abode. As staff at Penrith waved a happy farewell to one-year-old Peaches, it was time to hang out...

An 18-month-old Shar-pei can see again after being rescued by the RSPCA. Reggie was living in unsuitable conditions and was signed over to the RSPCA to be cared for in May this year. When he arrived at the RSPCA Sussex, Brighton and East Grinstead branch in Patcham, staff were shocked...

Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily as part of the charity’s fostering scheme. Dogs Trust’s Home From Home fostering scheme finds foster homes for dogs that need a little extra TLC and...

Bringing a new pup home is an exciting time but it can also be daunting getting to grips with pet ownership. Training, in particular, can feel overwhelming for a new owner, and it is sometimes easy to pick up the wrong habits. Getting the basics nailed early on will...

Residents at a care home in Droitwich were surprised by the visit of Crufts-winning dogs for a paw-some afternoon of animal therapy. The residents at Westmead Residential Care Home, managed by Sanctuary Care, welcomed the arrival of the award winning pooches with a day of belly rubs and cuddles. For elderly...

The RSPCA is advising snake owners to be extra-vigilant as the charity braces for a rise in stray pet snakes due to the hot weather. The warning comes as a stray 3.5ft-long corn snake was found loose in a wheelie bin* in Stoke-on-Trent last week (7 July). The surprised resident...

As temperatures soar, Dogs Trust is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool. The charity is advising dog owners how they can keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors - and prevent them...

RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District branch took in three eight-week-old cockerpoo puppies at the end of June who had fallen ill. The pups were rushed to vets where they were diagnosed with parvovirus - a highly contagious and deadly virus that attacks the intestines. Huey, Louie and Chloe were taken...