Three leading global charities have united to take a decisive step forward in the fight against rabies, one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases in the world, which claims the lives of a child every nine minutes, amounting to 60,000 human fatalities every year. The merger of Dogs Trust, Worldwide Veterinary...

An ace rescue dog with a boundless enthusiasm for life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with.    One-year-old American Bulldog Asher is a stunning boy who has had an unsettled start in life coming into Dogs Trust Glasgow in January due to...

A couple from Lancashire have been given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals - including numerous dogs in crates - were found at their house in Colne. Conditions at the property in Calder Street were described by an RSPCA inspector as “shocking,” with dog faeces visible on the walls and...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for canine lovers of Collies to offer a home to one of the ‘Super Six’ they are currently caring for.  In the last few months the centre has had an influx of Collies so the team are hoping that fans of this high-energy breed will...

Applications are now open for the RSPCA’s iconic PawPrints awards, which recognises public bodies who go the extra mile for animals and their welfare.  Running since 2008, the RSPCA’s flagship PawPrints awards remains the only scheme of its kind, recognising local authorities and public bodies for going above and beyond...

In June 2022 Andalusian horses Hugo and Gabriel were found severely underweight and suffering with sores and lice. It’s unusual to find such beautiful Andalusian horses in this state, but this situation is a familiar one for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary.  Rosy Lewis, Sanctuary Care Lead at The Mare and...

Three members of a family have been banned from keeping animals for three years after the RSPCA found seven dogs, including two puppies, and a parrot living in dreadful conditions at a Sheffield property. Claire Wainwright from Sheffield, pleaded guilty to two animal cruelty offences relating to a shepherd puppy...

A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of cats. From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to...

With Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s very own Battersea Jack Russell Terriers Beth and Bluebell taking up residence in the Royal Household, leading animal welfare charity Battersea’s latest figures reveal that Jack Russell Terriers were among the top 5 most popular breeds to be rehomed from its three centres last year.  Whilst...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has welcomed Louisa Simons to its management team as its new Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Louisa is responsible for the IT, Finance, Legal, Governance and Facilities functions at Dogs Trust, and has also become the Chair of Dogs Trust...