The RSPCA launch an appeal after an Akita-cross has been waiting for her forever home for almost a year – most of her short life. One-year old Akira arrived at the RSPCA’s Brighton Animal Centre in March 2019 and has spent most of her life in kennels. Jenny Wells from Sussex,...

Shocking new statistics released by Dogs Trust reveal how thousands of unsuspecting dog lovers may have been conned into buying puppies illegally imported into the UK. As a result of unsuspecting dog lovers being ‘dogfished’, many are left heartbroken and on average, almost £500 out of pocket. Dogs Trust polled over...

A tabby cat in RSPCA care was extremely nervous and wary of people until a friendly cat with a heart condition came into her life. Two-year old Sparta had made her home at a business estate in Droitwich where she was being fed by some of the staff who worked...

When the cold snap bites, it’s not just us humans that suffer the effects, our pets can feel it too. Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to take the easy steps needed to keep pets warm and safe this winter. Despite their warm coats, our furry friends are not immune...

The RSPCA is looking to find homes for nine cats who were rescued from a multi-animal home where there were more than 70 cats. Aberama, Tobias, Grace, Esme, May, Arthur, Ada, Michael and Alice were all rescued from South London and are now looking to find their forever homes. The...

Dogs Trust Shoreham are appealing for a new home for a Shih Tzu who has been waiting for just over 250 days. Six-year old Alfie has been waiting 10 times over the usual average time it takes for Shih Tzu’s at Dogs Trust to find a new home, which is...

RSPCA Canterbury is looking for new homes for three cats who became homeless after their owners passed away. Lizi, a six-year old tortoishell and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Canterbury branch on December 15 after her owner sadly died. She didn’t cope well in the cattery so...

A 15-week old puppy, who needed life-saving treatment after eating a double pack of bourbon biscuits, has survived thanks to PDSA vets. The biscuits contain a potentially lethal dose of chocolate, but thanks to the quick action of PDSA vets, puppy Zeena us back home recovering from her ordeal. Zeena’s owner...

The RSPCA rescued a cat from a 25ft prison fence covered in razor wire and returned him to his owner just in time for Christmas. The black and white cat was spotted by staff and inmates at HM Prison Haverigg in Millom, Cumbria on Saturday 21 December. The intrepid cat,...

Over the Christmas period, RSPCA staff responded to almost 12,000 calls about more than 7,000 animals in need of help. While the nation was busy tucking into their Christmas dinners and opening presents, more than 200 RSPCA officers were working across England and Wales to rescue animals in need. The RSPCA...