A lonely dog who has been in rescue for almost a year carries his favourite soft toys everywhere. Five-year-old crossbreed Diesel has been with the RSPCA for 350 days - and is just a few weeks away from marking his one year milestone. He was rescued by RSPCA officers after suffering abuse but, despite his...

Gen Z are the most superstitious age group in the UK with more than a quarter of young Brits scared of black cats, a new study has revealed. The research from Burns Pet Nutrition found that two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z consider themselves ‘superstitious’ – with two-fifths (41%) of them...

A late RSPCA inspector who dedicated her life to fighting animal cruelty has been honoured with a special award at the Charity Today Awards Kirsty Withnall, who died in April following a battle with cancer, was posthumously awarded with the Animal Welfare Award at the ceremony, held on Wednesday (16...

A former stray who was looked after at Dogs Trust Harefield before finding her forever home is going the extra mile alongside her owner throughout November to raise much needed funds for dogs still waiting to find their furry-tail ending. Exactly two years ago, Sean Bilton and his partner, Charlotte,...

If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell. Will the full moon this scary season help the RSPCA’s lost souls find their eternal homes?  If you could offer a Halloween home to a pet in need, please head...

In a survey of rescue centres based across the UK, conducted by Agria Pet Insurance, 55% identified “appearance or colour” as the main reason cats are not adopted. In fact, all respondents said they find it harder to rehome black cats than those of other colours, with 67% blaming perceptions of “bad...

A three-legged dog who was rescued by the RSPCA has now found her forever home where she carries a giant unicorn toy around with her and chews the back legs off all of her teddies to make them look like her! Peggy, a five-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was rescued by the...

The majority of UK drivers would break the law if they hit a dog with their vehicle, shocking new research from animal welfare charity Blue Cross reveals. The study showed a staggering 86% of motorists would not call the police if they injured a dog and no owner was in...

RSPCA staff are completely baffled as to why two ‘lovely’ lurchers have been at their centre for a combined total of more than 1,800 days - almost five years. Five-year-old Alvin (pictured above) was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2022 from the West Midlands. He was suffering from untreated injuries caused by hunting which his...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find homes for three former stray cats who have spent a combined 200 days looking for their forever homes. Coco Puff, Lady Tilly and Salem were all found straying around Cornwall and in desperate need of help before they were rescued by...