As millions are set to flock to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather, two of the UK’s leading charities – Dogs Trust and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – have teamed up to ensure our canine friends and their owners stay safe on the...

The RSPCA came to the rescue of a cat who was found with piping around her neck after going missing miles from her County Durham home. Curiosity got the better of Lila as she ended up not only miles away from her owners in Chester-le-Street, but in a fix after...

Five cats a day are suffering at the hands of humans - with reports of cruelty to cats increasing by 25% last year. The RSPCA has today released figures which show, in 2022, the number of reports made to the charity about intentional harm to cats was 1,726 - around...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Worcestershire says it’s taken in more unwanted cats so far this year than at any other time since the shelter first opened seven years ago. Almost 200 cats have already come through the doors of The Holdings Animal Centre in Kempsey in 2023, a rise...

National charity, StreetVet, is delighted to announce its newest ambassador - Scottish TV presenter and author Lorraine Kelly. Lorraine is the latest to join a host of incredible ambassadors - including the late Paul O’Grady -, in supporting this award-winning charity to raise awareness of its mission to provide free...

Vets and nurses at a Hexham veterinary practice have been praised for saving the life of a Border Collie who suffered horrific injuries after having his side ripped open in a freak accident. Ned, a four-year-old family pet, is lucky to be alive after slicing open his side while chasing...

A woman from Devon who failed to seek treatment for her French bulldog puppy’s broken elbow after he was injured in a domestic accident has been prosecuted by the RSPCA. Hannah Louise Brown from South Milton, Kingsbridge, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act when she appeared...

Broadcaster and writer Clare Balding is joining forces once again with national charity StreetVet to celebrate the first National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day (Sunday 23rd July), founded by StreetVet volunteer Tammie O’Leary and Jade Statt. National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day is a not-for-profit day run in collaboration with StreetVet to...

The Take the Lead 2023 event can be done by p’awsome two and four-legged fundraisers at their own pace, in their local area and during their own time.  The event has grown quickly since it was introduced during the pandemic, from 132 dog walkers raising £19,340 in 2020, to 326...

A beautiful dog brought into an RSPCA centre is looking for his fur-ever home after recovering from being underweight and extremely timid. Bruce, a four-year-old shar-pei, has put on nearly 10 kg since coming to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey in October last year. He was emaciated and had...