This ‘International Homeless Animals Day’ (17 August), the RSPCA is raising awareness of the forgotten animals left in its care. Dogs, cats and horses aged over seven years all wait longer for their new home – according to new figures from the charity relating to adoption trends from 2018. The RSPCA...

Two older cats, Posh and Kiki have been patiently waiting to be adopted for two years. The due are available for rehoming from the RSCPA Kidderminster and District branch in Worcestershire where they have been waiting for a long time. They were taken into RSPCA care because sadly their elderly owner...

A big dog who was too scared to leave his kennel has grown in confidence thanks to the help of a tiny pug. Being large in size with cropped ears and a docked tail, it’s not surprising that at first glance people may find one-year old Fraser intimidating. Unnecessary tail and...

A woman had to push a giant tortoise home in a wheelbarrow after finding him strolling through a field in Hertfordshire. The incident – one of 952 incidents involving tortoises reported to the RSPCA each year – has sparked a reminder to all tortoise owners to ensure their pet is...

Chronic kidney disease is a common illness seen in older cats that’s often mistaken for old age. In their PDSA Pet Care Column, vet charity, PDSA offer advice on spotting the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. PDSA advise that regular veterinary checks can mean that vets can detect illnesses...

RSPCA officers found dogs at a puppy farm in Kent with untreated health problems living in unsuitable conditions. A puppy farmer has been convicted of eight animal welfare offences after RSPCA officers found ‘depressed’ dogs living in dark, dirty condition in Kent. The animal welfare charity’s Special Operations Unit launched...

The RSPCA is again calling on the UK government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act after thousands of dogs have lost their lives in the UK since it was introduced. Yesterday (12 August) marked the anniversary of the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which includes Section 1, the...

The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a cat who was rescued with severe injuries. The ginger and white male cat was rescued on Monday in Throwley, Faversham, Kent with horrific injuries, which saw his paw literally hanging off. The cat, who has been named Aslan by RSPCA staff...

A young dog’s taste for adventure ended in near-disaster when he tried to jump the garden fence and was left with a horrific wound to his paw. When owner Margaret Harkinson let two-year old Lurcher, Rocco into the garden of their home in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, she had no idea that...

Eight newly born kittens found abandoned in a Slough cemetery are looking forward to living bright new lives thanks to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Old Windsor. The kittens, all of which are different ages and from different litters were found by a member of public in June before...