A 16-year old teenager from Flintshire, Wales has been voted as the winner of the RSPCA’s ‘People’s Choice’ photo competition. Evey Garner, from Deeside in Wales won the competition with her picture of her dog Chip – entitled ‘Meerkat or dog?’. Evey’s picture was one of 14 animal snaps taken by...

Poor puss Poirot found himself in need of a helping hand after falling out of a third-floor window and landing a little too hard on his feet. One-year old puss Poirot- known as Hercule to his friends, was take to RSPCA’s Putney Hospital, in London earlier this month with two...

*WARNING – distressing pictures included* The RSPCA is investigating after the emaciated body of a young pony was found dumped at the side of the road in Buckinghamshire. The skewbald filly, thought to be between six and nine months old, was found dumped in Stony Lane, Little Chalfont on Sunday 15...

The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest government guidance advises everyone to carry out ‘social distancing’ in order to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect vulnerable...

Dogs Trust West London (Harefield) has seen an influx of sighthounds who are all now waiting for their special someone. The Harefield based rehoming centre is currently caring for 14 lurchers and Greyhounds, all looking for their forever homes. Canine Carers at the Rehoming Centre are hoping to raise awareness of...

A little dog was abandoned in a stranger’s garden with the ‘worst dental disease and ear infections ever seen’ by RSPCA rescuer. RSPCA inspector Karl Marston was called after the nine-year old Lhasa Aspo, called Poppy, was brought into RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, in Leicester on Sunday 8 March. Karl said:...

Agria Pet Insurance’s Trainer and Behaviourist offers some top tips to keep four-legged friends happy if you're self-isolating due to Covid-19. During this time of self-isolation, dog owners face a problem – dogs need exercise and stimulation but how can we do this at home? The good news is, it’s not...

Veterinary charity, PDSA is warning people about the dangers of cow hoof treats after a dog needed emergency surgery to remove a piece lodged in her stomach. Three-year old English Bull Terrier, Milly came a cropper after accidently swallowing a piece of her favourite treat. Milly’s worried owner Jake Hartill, from...

Two thirds of UK pet owners are allowing their furry friends to sleep in or on their bed, which has been shown to have a positive impact on mental health. Nearly a quarter of UK pet owners admitted to always letting their pet sleep in bed with them, while two...

Charlotte Dalgarno, aged 23 and a three-year old Siberian Husky, Isaac won the Young Kennel Club Handler of the Year awards at Crufts. The competition, which was open to TKC members from the ages of 6-24 and their dogs saw top young handlers compete for the sought-after title of YKC...