One of the most critically neglected ponies, rescued in a shocking Southwest animal welfare case that appalled the presiding Judge, is now looking for a loving new home.  Shetland ‘Sherbert’ was one of 13 equines rescued by The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in a multi-agency operation to recover animals from...

A new economic report commissioned by animal welfare charity Battersea and led by the University of Huddersfield in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and Brunel University reveals clear financial benefits of renting to pet owners and helps dispel myths about pets and assumed damages. This report is the first economic...

An elderly cat called Simba was found huddled on a blanket in a pet carrier after being abandoned at the age of 18. The unwanted pet was found by a member of the public in the car park of a B&M store in Worthington Way in Wigan and taken to...

Mastiff Moose weighs in at over 60kg but can be very nervous A huge dog nicknamed Big Moose is searching for an owner with a lot of love to give.  Five-year-old mastiff Moose weighs more than 60kg - that’s the same as a full-sized drum kit - and arrived at the...

Battersea has seen a concerning increase in the number of puppies and kittens and young animals being brought to its centres; the charity’s latest figures reveal in time for Word Spay Day.  In 2023, Battersea took in a total of 451 dogs and 814 cats under six months of age...

A leading veterinary charity has revealed the cost of providing care to sick and injured pets for an extra day this leap year. The UK’s largest vet charity, PDSA, has revealed that it is predicting additional costs of around £216,000 on 29 February, as it expects to provide its veterinary services to over 4,800...

An emaciated female pocket bully with cropped ears - which is an illegal procedure in England and Wales - has been found in Preston. The young brown-coloured dog, who has been named Moana, was seen straying by a member of the public in Moor Nook last Thursday (22 February).  Concerned about...

The Cat-Kind group is raising awareness of neutering this World Spay Day Cat charities are urging owners to neuter their pets this World Spay Day (February 27) amidst a ‘cat crisis’ - with an unprecedented increase in felines coming into rescue shelters. RSPCA centres are full-to-bursting with cats - and the...

A beautiful Husky cross is searching for her forever home after five months in RSPCA care. Brandy, aged 1, is ready to live with a new family after some TLC from Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey, following a difficult start to life in a multi-animal household. She came in...

The average adult in the UK spends 17 minutes each day watching animal content online according to new research from animal welfare charity Battersea. Millennials (35-44 year olds) were the most likely to be scrolling social media for animal content, with one in ten watching animal videos for over half...