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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life
A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
RSPCA rescues two cats abandoned in the woods
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were abandoned in a cat carrier in the woods in Nottinghamshire.
The two female cats, one grey and one tabby were discovered in a carrier in a wooded area of the Maun Valley Trail just off New Mill Lane in Mansfield...
Virtual RSPCA pet show is huge success
Proud pet owners, RSPCA experts and celebrity guests, came together on Sunday 14 June to take part in the RSPCA’s first ever virtual pet show.
The RSPCA’s One Fun Day offered the charity a chance to showcase the work of its centres and branches and raise much needed funds as...
RSPCA fears a second wave of equine crisis
The RSPCA is warning that a financial recession could plunge the country into a second wave of equine crisis which has already led to thousands of dumped and dying horses and crippled welfare charities.
In 2019, the charity received reports of more than 21,000 incidents involving horses and by the...
RSPCA launches national virtual pet show
Proud pet owners will get the chance to parade their handsome hamsters, devoted dogs, and plucky ponies to the nation, as the RSPCA pet show goes virtual.
Part of the charity’s One Fun Day, a chance to showcase the work of its centres and branches and raise much needed funds,...
Rescue dog finds loving home during lockdown with Crewe family
A recue dog has landed on her paws during lockdown with a family from Crewe in Cheshire who say they have found their ‘friend for life.’
The Paley family, Anita and Trevor, son Matthew (19) and daughter Bekkii (20) had been wanting to adopt a dog for some time and...
Digging deep to help animals in need
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue...
RSPCA releases new litter figures and warns of increased dangers as...
The RSPCA has received more than 2,600 reports of animals injured or caught in litter over the past five years, new stats released today reveal.
The animal welfare charity is urging people who are going out more since lockdown restrictions were eases to ensure they are taking their litter home...
Volunteer foster carers go the extra mile for dogs in need
Dogs Trust Canterbury is saying a big thank you to its volunteer doggy foster carers who have continued to go the extra mile for their four-legged friends in recent months.
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK...
PDSA urges animal lovers to support their vital work during coronavirus...
PDSA has launched an urgent appeal for donations so it can continue to care for pets in need during the coronavirus crisis.
The leading veterinary charity, which featured on Channel 4s show, Britain’s Unsung Heroes this week is working hard to continue its vital care for family pets during lockdown....
Ducklings rescued from three-storey high chimney and reunited with mum
A mother duck was reunited with her ducklings after they were rescued from a three-storey high chimney pot in Staffordshire.
RSPCA inspector Herchy Boel was called to Two Trees Close, Tamworth, on Friday 22 May after residents grew concerned about the crying ducklings.
Herchy said: “Residents had heard the ducklings...
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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...
Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.
This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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