The RSPCA is caring for three rats who were abandoned in a dirty cage just before a thunderstorm in Wigan. A member of the public spotted the cage, which was open with the rats loose in the bushes, down a country lane in Cobbs Brow Lane, Wigan on Saturday 13...

Scotland clamps down on animal abusers as maximum sentences for animal cruelty is raised to five years. Leading animal welfare charity Battersea has praised the Scottish Government and MSPs from across Parliament for delivering on their promise to increase maximum sentences for the worst animal cruelty offences. The Animals and Wildlife...

A study has found that brachycephalic dogs with flat faces - such as bulldogs and pugs are more at risk of developing heat stroke. Researchers in dog welfare at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College studied the clinical records of more than 900,000 dogs across the UK. They found...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were abandoned in a cat carrier in the woods in Nottinghamshire. The two female cats, one grey and one tabby were discovered in a carrier in a wooded area of the Maun Valley Trail just off New Mill Lane in Mansfield...

Newcastle vet Mandy Hood has been pulling on her running shoes to ensure poorly pets receive vital medication during the coronavirus lockdown.  For the last three months, keen runner Mandy, who works for Westway Vets at their Howdon surgery in Wallsend, has been delivering medication and flea and worm treatment...

Proud pet owners, RSPCA experts and celebrity guests, came together on Sunday 14 June to take part in the RSPCA’s first ever virtual pet show. The RSPCA’s One Fun Day offered the charity a chance to showcase the work of its centres and branches and raise much needed funds as...

Vets issue warning on blue algae after a dog nearly died in Nottinghamshire after swimming in contaminated water. Blue algae is a harmful bacteria that can develop in lakes and ponds during the summer months and poses a serious threat to dogs. Emergency vets and vet nurses came to the...

The RSPCA rescued a cat after it got stuck in a car engine and was taken on a 70mph trip down a duel carriageway. Tatty, a male ginger cat, travelled around four miles in the engine bay of the vehicle whilst it was driving on a duel carriageway at about...

Research reveals that Britain’s pets have become crucial colleagues for their owners as they work from home by boosting morale and reducing stress and anxiety. Cats and dogs might spend their day snoring on the sofa, asking for walks and demanding treats while not offering to do a drink round...

As June marks the start of summer – it also means greeting the Great British weather – where temperatures soar one day, and downpours of rain douse us the next. It’s this hot and humid weather which can lead to unwanted company for our poor pets in the form of...