Three members of a family have been banned from keeping animals for three years after the RSPCA found seven dogs, including two puppies, and a parrot living in dreadful conditions at a Sheffield property. Claire Wainwright from Sheffield, pleaded guilty to two animal cruelty offences relating to a shepherd puppy...

A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of cats. From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to...

With Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s very own Battersea Jack Russell Terriers Beth and Bluebell taking up residence in the Royal Household, leading animal welfare charity Battersea’s latest figures reveal that Jack Russell Terriers were among the top 5 most popular breeds to be rehomed from its three centres last year.  Whilst...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has welcomed Louisa Simons to its management team as its new Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Louisa is responsible for the IT, Finance, Legal, Governance and Facilities functions at Dogs Trust, and has also become the Chair of Dogs Trust...

Wildlife volunteers recruited by the RSPCA are making their mark as part of the Big Help Out to mark the King’s Coronation. From litter picking to rewilding gardens or to building habitats where wild animals can thrive, the animal charity’s volunteers have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the project, which was...

The RSPCA is ‘very concerned’ after viewing CCTV footage and images of a visibly underweight dog and has appealed to anyone who has information about the animal to come forward. Members of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the dog was seen being walked near the Ninja Warrior...

Football star Esme Morgan took time out of her busy training schedule in a bid to help rescue dogs win the ultimate prize - a new home.  The 22-year-old, who plays for Manchester City and England, headed to Dogs Trust Manchester in Denton to meet up with some four-legged friends, and young...

An alliance of national animal charities has joined forces with FareShare and global corporate donors including Pets at Home, Petplan, Purina Petcare, Lily’s Kitchen, and Mars Petcare to help owners in need to feed their hungry pets in the face of the cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea,...

The RSPCA is urging the UK Government to keep its promise to ban imports into the UK of dogs with cropped ears - and new research shows that most people agree. The call for a change in the law comes as the RSPCA launches its Mutilated for Money campaign, highlighting...

The RSPCA - the country’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity - is recruiting for 11 new animal rescue officers (ARO’s). The charity’s animal rescue officers are frontline workers who respond to reports of cruelty, neglect and injury, deal with complaints and collect and rescue sick, injured and trapped animals. ARO’s...