Tod the rescue dog showed the world his repertoire of 26 tricks to encourage animal lovers to take part in the 2.6 challenge and raise much-needed fund for the animal welfare charity. The week-long challenge kicked off on Sunday 26 April when the London Marathon would have held its...

A rescue cat with no ears is the first Battersea animal to go to a new home after the charity resumes rehoming cats and dogs. Missy, a tortoiseshell was taken to the charity’s London centre at the start of February when her owner’s circumstances changed. Shortly after arriving, staff noticed...

A bouncy bulldog and a young, blind collie have struck up and unlikely friendship after the gentle giant took it upon herself to act as the pup’s guide dog. Two-year old American bulldog Sheeva arrived at the RSPCA’s Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and District branch in December after her owner had...

The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in Cheshire is caring for its first kitten of 2020 after five-week old Inkly was rescued by the charity. The kitten was rescued by an RSPCA inspector on April 6 and is now being fostered by Centre Manager, Lee Stewart. Lee said: “She is very...

A clever little RSPCA rescue dog has been joining the nation in the clap for carers – a celebration of the amazing work of our NHS heroes and key workers. Jack Russell Smudge, who is six years old, is currently being cared for at the RSPCA Eau Brink Rehoming Centre...

Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners following concerns over a ticking time bomb of separation anxiety among dogs’ post lockdown. If your dog is used to being left alone, then try to make sure you continue to leave them for periods during the day, so they don ‘lose’...

During the coronavirus pandemic, London based animal charity, Mayhew continues to be a lifeline for vulnerable people and their animals. This week, Mayhew have launched an emergency appeal to help fund the creation of hundreds of community care packages, which will be delivered to pet owners in need across London...

The RSPCA, which is currently caring for more than 4,800 animals will restart rehoming and fostering animals in its care in England from this week. Frontline teams from the charity have continued to rescue animals throughout the crisis but they have been unable to find them new homes, meaning thousands...

The RSPCA rescued two guinea pigs who were abandoned in a small, dirty hamster cage at a farm in Essex. The young boars were left inside the hamster cage in direct sunlight at a milk station on a farm in Waltham Abbey on Wednesday 8 April. The guinea pigs were discovered...

UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals. The Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH) revealed their members were facing huge staffing and funding pressures, with nearly half admitting they may not survive the crisis. Representing 150 member...