A devoted volunteer fundraising team from Belfast have won a national award for their charity efforts. Valerie Morrison has led the volunteer group for over 12 years. Together they have helped raise thousands of pounds for PDSA – which provides free and reduced cost veterinary treatment to sick pets in...

Animal rescuers dealt with more than 100 emergency calls during Storm Dennis, rescuing wildlife caught up in the extreme weather. The RSPCA’s specialist emergency response teams were scrambled to more than 100 calls over the weekend and continue to respond to animals in need today (Monday 17 February). RSPCA Inspector Jason...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three young kittens were dumped inside a plastic box down an alleyway in Feltham. The cats, who are round 10-12 weeks old, were discovered in Danesbury Road, Feltham, West London, on Wednesday (12 February). There was no note left with the kittens and...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found staggering down the middle of the road in Blackburn, Lancashire. The female German Shepherd type was emaciated with matted fur and covered in faeces. A member of the public who was driving spotted her on Pleckgate Road just...

Dogs Trust West London is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog. Dogs Trust’s Home from Home fostering scheme was launched in 2015 and finds foster homes for dogs that need an little extra TLC and time out from...

A tiny kitten so badly affected by fleas and days away from death was found by a member of the public and rescued by Mayhew. Whilst fleas are an easily treatable parasite amongst most cat and dogs, young or small animals that become infected are at a high risk of...

Dogs Trust Salisbury is appealing to dog lovers this Valentine’s Day to help find homes for nine long-term residents. While most of the dogs the rehoming centre cares for each year find their forever homes quickly, others find themselves overlooked by visitors, often because they may have specific homing requirements...

Two older cats, Poppet and Parker, are hoping to find their second chance of happiness after they were both abandoned by their previous owners. Nine-year old Poppet is 52 in human years and 12-year old Parker is 64 in human years, meaning they have a combined age of 116. On average,...

A kitten called Miracle who was found in a bin in Durham just before Christmas is starting her new life with a loving family. Miracle's owners collected her on Saturday (1 February) and say that she is already showing her playful side and coming to them for a stroke. Pauline Irwin,...

Vet charity, PDSA is searching for the UK’s fattest dogs as it launches its annual pet slimming competition – Pet Fit Club. Now in its 15th year, the competition aims to help tackle the UK’s pet obesity crisis – as the charity’s stats reveal up to half of UK pets...