As the final Christmas countdown begins, the RSPCA reveals concerns for the welfare of the estimated 1,500 reindeer used in festive events. The thought of meeting a real-life reindeer at a Christmas event is exciting for people of all ages, but the animal welfare charity is concerned that these complex...

Two Cockapoo puppies who were found dumped in a cage with the bodies of their dead siblings have had their lives turned around after being rescued. Bramble and Crumble were just six-weeks old when they were found abandoned in a cage behind an old sofa and surrounded by rubble, a...

Cats Protection has unveiled its tear-jerking Christmas advert based on the true story of an abandoned kitten. The 30 second animation advert tells the story of kitten Libby who survived for two weeks in freezing weather after being dumped in a country lane with her four siblings. A member of the...

A local doggie foster carer in Manchester opens up his home to a rescue dog this Christmas. While most of us will be spending Christmas Day opening presents and enjoying time with loved ones, doggie foster carer Phil Scott will be busy making sure Older Age Pooch, Ben has...

The RSPCA is bracing itself for another busy festive season after it received 934 calls on Christmas Day in 2018 – the highest number for five years. RSPCA inspector, animal welfare officers, and animal centre staff work 365 days a year to care for animals and Christmas is no exception....

Two bald puppies who were dumped with their mum weeks before Christmas have asked Santa for their fur back. Two sweet Lurcher puppies, Holly and Ivy were balding and itching when they were dumped on a cold, wet winter’s day with their mum, Mistletoe just weeks before Christmas. The 12-week old...

A lop-eared rabbit who looks like a unicorn, due to wonky ear that stands upright on his head, is looking for a home. Staff at RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks branch are hoping that Wonky’s unusual look will bag him a new owner in time for Christmas. Carol Spindler, from...

The RSPCA shines a light on the rescue animals who star in this year’s charity Christmas film. Already the film- featuring Poppy the Labrador cross and Frankie, the grey kitten alongside Shetland pony Tink – has racked up more than 190,000 views. Frankie, the tiny grey kitten, was discovered after he...

Christmas came early for the residents of Manchester Dogs Home in Cheshire, when a winter wonderland grotto was set up for them. The snow-covered space featured a giant gingerbread hose made entirely from 2,000 dog biscuits, 1,600 chewy treats, 12 kilos of melted dog drops for ‘cement’ and 24 pup-friendly...

New findings reveal that 74% of UK vet professionals believe they've seen a dog that could have been illegally imported in the past 12 months. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust polled professionals in the veterinary sector earlier this year to understand how confident they felt about identifying...