Dogs may be the polling station stars this week, but Cats Protection says taking a tip from our feline friends can help us all through election day. The UK’s biggest cat charity says that while dogs may be the perfect companion for going to the booths, it’s the stay-at-home cats...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after claims a dog was kicked and punched by her owner outside a cafe in Tottenham. A customer at the cafe on Lordship Lane reported seeing a sustained attack on the canine, who appeared to have historic injuries, including a swollen eye and mouth. The...

A woman who was investigated by the RSPCA after her dog was found with injuries and her pet rabbit was discovered with multiple health issues has received a two-year animal ban. Elizabeth Cusick of Trafalgar Square, Darlington, County Durham, was convicted of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006;...

A litter of adorable Bridgerton-inspired puppies are hoping they’ll be talk of the ton so they can find the match of the season. The six spaniel-cross puppies were taken in by the RSPCA earlier this month (June) when they were removed from a property by police on welfare grounds. Staff at the centre are big fans...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for white and tabby cat Daisy who has spent a total of 229 days in the charity’s care. Four-year-old Daisy was rescued by an RSPCA officer as her previous owner was not able to take care of her.  When she first arrived at the...

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of a severely emaciated dog who was left tied to the railings of a park in Wigan earlier this month. Luna, who was skeletal and weighed 16.6kg (36.5 pounds), is recovering well in the care of Dogs4Rescue, who have described the incident as the worst...

A dog who has been left completely bald due to a severe skin allergy is struggling to find a new home. Four-year-old Patch was taken in by the RSPCA due to concerns about his condition when his previous owners couldn’t afford the cost of treatment to manage his allergies. He arrived at RSPCA Halifax,...

A woman from Cornwall has been fined after being caught on camera kicking a dog who was nursing her newborn puppies. Sharon Jeannine Gladwell of Mount Pleasant, Hayle, Penwith, in Cornwall, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (18 June) to be sentenced after pleading guilty to two offences under...

An ‘adorable couch potato’ is still looking for his own sofa to snuggle up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.   Five year old lurcher crossbreed Alvin is one of the RSPCA’s longest-staying dogs but he’s sadly being overlooked by potential adopters.   He was rescued by the...

With temperatures continuing to rise, it’s important to keep pets cool to reduce the risk of heatstroke as symptoms can develop very quickly and have fatal consequences if not treated. As pet owners search for new ways to cool their furry friends down, the trusty ice cube is an easy, cheap...