The RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch is looking for dedicated foster carers to help give rescue dogs and cats a fresh start. Staff at the rehoming centre at Altham, near Accrington, are caring for an increasing number of unwanted animals and need foster carers to provide temporary accommodation until forever homes...

A woman who failed to seek treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious facial and rib injuries as well as other health issues has been jailed for 12 weeks and banned for 10 years from keeping animals. Rebecca Dowbenko from Bradford, was told by magistrates that she had...

The RSPCA is urging people to consider carefully whether they can meet the commitment to own rabbits after dealing with the latest abandonment in Manchester. Seven rabbits were left in a cage and a cat carrier, which was discarded in an alleyway behind a house in Agnes Street in the...

Illustrator and campaigner, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle will walk 26 miles from Worthing - Brighton on Sunday 14th May, taking regular pit stops to share his ‘rubbish’ pet portraits with bemused crowds along the way. On Sunday 14th May, inimitably ‘rubbish’ animal portrait artist, Phil Heckels (aka Hercule Van Wolfwinkle) will take...

A man whose two pet dogs had severely rotting teeth and coats matted with faeces, has been given a suspended eight-week prison sentence. Paul Smith failed to seek veterinary help for his Bichon Frise called Molly and Bobby who were rescued by the RSPCA from his house in North Shields...

An RSPCA animal rescuer and Army reservist marched alongside 5,000 military personnel at King Charles III's Coronation procession on Saturday 6 May. Private Charlotte Billington has worked as an animal welfare officer for the RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch for the last five years - where she rescues...

A young cat who was rescued as a stray with a serious infection in both ears has been nursed back to health - but no-one wants to adopt him. Staff at the RSPCA’s rehoming centre in Yarm Lane, Great Ayton, say handsome Eddie adores human company but they believe his...

Manchester, UK - Dogs4Rescue hosted a royal celebration fit for a king today as they crowned King Stuart, the 1st, as the new ruler of the rescue centre. The self-proclaimed king has been the top dog at Dogs4Rescue for the past three years and now with his coronation, it's pawficial! The...

Pictures show the heartwarming transformation of a dog who suffered considerable hair loss after her owners failed to seek veterinary treatment for her painful skin condition. Ten-year-old Missy was left with sores and bleeding patches across her body but has since gone on to make a good recovery after she...

Budding young photographers are being encouraged to enter the RSPCA’s high-profile national young photography competition which is now celebrating its 33rd year.  The 2023 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries today (Thursday 4 May) and runs until Tuesday 15 August. The judges are looking forward to another year of...