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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...
Baby wild rabbits curl into heart-shape after being rescued
Three wild baby rabbits showed their gratitude at being rescued by snuggling together in a perfect heart shape.
The tiny trio had been plucked to safety by a member of the public moments before they were due to be fed by ferrets after their mum was killed by a dog.
The...
RSPCA rescues cats abandoned by canal
The RSPCA rescued two abandoned cats who were dumped in a cat carrier next to a canal in Greater Manchester.
The two female black and white cats were discovered in a cat carrier with no food or water next to the canal in Albert Royds Street in Rochdale on Friday...
Lintbells and Peter Purves launch nationwide emergency fundraising appeal
Lintbells and Peter Purves have launched a nationwide emergency fundraising appeal that will urgently help pet rescue charities affected by Covid-19.
The #RescueyourRescue campaign will help over 100 pet rescue charities around the UK and aims to initially raise £250,000.
To help launch the appeal. Pet supplement company, Lintbells has...
PDSA vets save kitten hit by a car
PDSA vets saved a five-month old kitten who required life-saving treatment and emergency surgery to save his back legs after being hit by a car.
Buddy, the kitten from Merseyside was rushed to the charity’s Pet Hospital in Huyton, where the team of vets and nurses spent three hours pinning...
RSPCA officers play their part helping animals and owners in Covid...
The RSPCA’s inspectors have been playing their part during the Coronavirus pandemic by ensuring pets of sick owners get the care they need.
The animal welfare charity is continuing to care for animals who need them the most and helping pet owners during these difficult times.
The officers are now responding...
RSPCA rehabilitates dog on the brink of death
The RSPCA is caring for a cocker spaniel who was found emaciated and unable to stand with a wound around her neck.
The dog warden from the local authority found five-year old Maisie collapsed at the side of the road in Hounslow and contacted the RSPCA.
The poor dog was...
Battersea launches online baking series
Social media is full of pictures of freshly baked banana bread, chocolate cake and Victoria sponges as people across the UK take up baking in quarantine.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has also jumped on the baking bandwagon – but staff at the charity have been focusing on treats that...
RSPCA reassures cat owners during coronavirus crisis
The RSPCA is encouraging cat owners to take sensible precautions during the coronavirus crisis but urges them there is no need to worry about continuing to care for their cats.
The charity is aware that owners are concerned about their pets during these challenging times and the impact coronavirus can...
Barking Heads partners with charities Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust
Barking Heads partners with Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust to support vulnerable pet owners during the Covid-19 crisis.
Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current coronavirus crisis.
In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which...
RSPCA received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits last year
The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019.
The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...
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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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