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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...
More than 10 newborn kittens cared for by RSPCA centre
An RSPCA animal centre in Surrey has already been inundated with orphaned kittens as kitten season begins.
Kitten season usually runs from May to September and is the time of year when most kittens are born and already, RSPCA Millbrook in Chobham, Surrey has been caring for 11 tiny kittens.
Eight...
RSPCA urges owners in Sheffield to microchip cats
The RSPCA is hosting a microchipping event for cats in Sheffield to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis.
The animal welfare charity urges owners in Sheffield to microchip their cats after figures reveal that 83% of cats in the charity’s care are not microchipped.
The event will be held at the...
Reports of dogs left in hot cars hits three-year high says...
Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high, despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of doing so.
This year’s Dog Die in Hot Cars campaign is to launch on May 6, on Dogs Die In Hot Cars Awareness Day.
However, despite...
RSPCA appeal after kittens abandoned
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three newborn kittens were dumped in Paddington.
The kittens, two black and one tabby and white, were so young they couldn’t even open their eyes yet. The litter were left on a doorstep in Fordingley Road on Thursday 11 April at about...
Dogs Trust Manchester appeals for loving home for deaf dog
Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for a new family for a deaf dog who is without a forever home at the age of nine.
Shar Pei Coco, is described by staff at the Denton based rehoming centre as, ‘a clever, beautiful, affectionate girl’ but they are concerned, as she has...
Four-legged avengers assemble at Battersea in quest to find new homes
To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveals some of the best Marvel-inspired names to come through their gates.
Some owners chose monikers to suit the character of their pet, like Loki the lively Lurcher who – much like his of mischief namesake – was...
Scorching Easter prompts flood of calls to RSPCA
A scorching Easter weekend saw a flood of emergency calls to the RSPCA reporting animals suffering from heat exposure.
The animal welfare charity received 166 emergency calls over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April) when temperatures reached the mid 20s.
That’s almost two calls every...
Lonely, bullied and cast-out cat finally finds a happy home
A cat who found himself homeless last year finally finds a new home, thanks to animal welfare charity, Mayhew.
When eight-year old tabby Tom found himself homeless last year, he thought he may have found a new feline family when he came across a colony of feral cats living in...
Three puppies dumped in ‘filthy’ box before Easter
The RSPCA is investigating after three puppies were found dumped in a box in County Durham just days before Easter.
A man found the puppies in a red and white box in an alley off Grainger Street, Darlington, on Thursday night (18 April).
RSPCA Inspector Clare Wilson went out to collect...
PDSA Order of Merit awarded to Medical Detection Dog, Pal
A Medical Detection Dog from Kent has been honoured by leading veterinary charity, PDSA for his outstanding devotion to his owner.
Eight-year old Labrador, Pal is trained to detect changes in blood sugar levels for his diabetic pet owner and was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – an animal...
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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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