An unlucky in love Mongrel named Luke has celebrated being in the care of Battersea Brands Hatch for over 200 days this Valentine’s Day, but so far hasn’t been able to find ‘The One’. To mark the occasion, staff threw the five-year-old a special Valentine’s Day date in the hope...

A new research report from leading animal welfare charity Battersea highlights the difficulties facing tenants when it comes to pet ownership, with 50% of people struggling to find pet friendly properties. In the UK 23% (4.3 million) of all households now rent their home from private landlords. Demand for pet-friendly...

A lurcher puppy who was found abandoned in a garden in Dartford with a severely injured leg - after he was callously thrown over a fence - is now recovering in RSPCA care. The ten month old lurcher, called Stanley, has been receiving treatment at the RSPCA Finsbury Park...

A national welfare charity that supports retired police dogs is appealing to runners who can help to raise some money to provide vital financial support to these unsung canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that celebrates, protects and supports serving and retired police dogs across the...

The RSPCA is hoping to find an animal lover with a space in their heart and home for an unwanted dog who has spent more than 500 days waiting to find his pawfect match. Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal - who after marking his...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...

A dog was ‘lucky to survive’ after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...

A police officer from Staffordshire is running the London Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA in honour of her terminally-ill mum who is battling cancer. Anna Plant from Leek in Staffordshire will be taking part in the 26.2 mile challenge in October this year inspired by her incredible mum. Anna...

The Muddy Dog Challenge – the obstacle course you can tackle with your dog by your side – is coming to the New Forest for the first time ever this May. Participants are invited to join this day of fun, mud and cheers with their canine companions run by...

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again ten years later. Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are once again looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant that their owner could...