A loving lurcher is struggling to find a home due to the colour of his coat.  Eighteen-month-old lurcher Pierre has been waiting for a home for nine months but is continually overlooked. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, believe people are put off by his brindle coat. Animal Care Assistant Hollie Jones said:...

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figures  suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.   New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air...

A five year old lurcher is looking for her forever home after spending 13 months in RSPCA care and being overlooked by potential adopters. Pepper was rescued by an RSPCA officer in Sheffield in July 2023, along with her young puppies, who were neglected by their previous owner. She came into...

The number of calls reporting organised dog fighting to the RSPCA in England has risen by 35% in the last four years, new figures reveal today. The number of dog fighting incidents reported to the RSPCA has increased from 399 in 2020 to 537 in 2023 (537 incidents), and has risen by...

With summer here and warm, sunny days ahead, it's the perfect time for Brits to enjoy their gardens. In fact, 42% of UK residents garden as a hobby, spending an average of two hours per week tending to their outdoor spaces.  For pet owners, however, taking care of the garden...

A dog who was saved from a life of fighting is continuing to love life in London with his new family after being successfully rehomed. Cane corso Beau was one of several dogs rescued from Lincolnshire in 2017 as part of an RSPCA investigation into dog fighting. He was taken into private...

They’re one of the UK’s favourite pets, with 11 million cats owned by over a quarter of households – so it’s only right they get their own celebration with International Cat Day on 8 August. This year’s event is all about the bond between cats and their owners, so charity...

With the summer holidays upon us, the RSPCA is reminding pet-owners to take extra precautions to ensure our furry friends stay safe and comfortable during the warmer months. Here are some essential tips to keep your pets healthy and happy this summer: Consider travel plans If you are planning to travel with your pets,...

International Assistance Dog Week runs from 4th - 10th August 2024, led by the not-for-profit coalition, Assistance Dogs International (ADI). This year, pet insurer Agria is seizing the opportunity to draw attention to the important role of the UK’s assistance dogs and generate greater financial support for their work.  ​ There are currently 5,904...

Today national pet charity Blue Cross is marking the milestone of having helped feed over three million pets for a day through its pet food banks. The charity is urging people to make use of the service, which with the support of the Pets at Home Foundation, has fed three...