A nature-loving 11-year-old from Kearsley in Bolton has won the RSPCA’s ‘People’s Choice’ award after attracting the most online votes for her striking image of a sheep peering through a fence. Ellie-Grace Braidwood had been walking on a local farm with her parents when she spotted the inquisitive sheep.  The RSPCA...

A spaniel puppy who was dumped in a box in Essex with his dying brother is on the road to recovery after being rescued by the RSPCA. The dog - who has since been named Bertie by RSPCA staff - and his brother were abandoned at the side of a...

With the clocks set to go forward this weekend, green fingered enthusiasts will be getting ready to fill their garden with flowers and plants galore.  But while they are beautiful to look at, many common spring novelties found in gardens across the country have toxic elements that could prove dangerous...

A patient pooch named Pip is crossing her paws that someone will finally give her a loving home - after waiting for three years for the right owner to come along. Pointer Pip arrived in RSPCA care in 2020 and is one of the longest-stay dogs in the charity's care...

This year celebrate Easter with all your loved ones, four-legged friends included, thanks to Lily’s Kitchen Limited Edition Easter Feast recipe for dogs – a mouth-watering, nutritionally complete meal made with succulent lamb, flavoursome herbs and seasonal veg. Easter celebrations are all about family, including the furry kind, and since...

Battersea is warning of a worrying increase in the number of dogs having their appearance altered through the painful and illegal practice of ear cropping. The charity believes social media, influencers and possibly even the normalisation of cosmetic procedures are all to blame. The leading animal charity surveyed 2,000 people...

A loveable lurcher who has as much Strictly sparkle as his namesake Bill Bailey, is hoping his fancy footwork will bag him a new home. Three-year-old Bill Bailey is currently being cared for at Dogs Trust Ballymena rehoming centre where he loves nothing more than jumping and running around in...

One of the many exciting moments for new puppy owners is bringing their bundle of joy home. As they sniff and smell their new environment, they often get themselves into mischief! In fact, most puppies will get themselves into anything they can see - from carpets to bins; your...

When it comes to winning ways, there’s no doubt Women’s FA Cup semi-finalists Manchester United Women have got it licked, and now some of the dog-loving members of the squad are hoping they’ll help rescue dogs get the ultimate prize – a new forever home.   Defenders Maria Thorisdottir and Millie...

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity attended the most prestigious dog show in the world, Crufts, last weekend. The charity looks after veterans and service people in their time of need, many of whom have service animals. Moira Dickinson, SSAFA Regional Fundraising Manager, said: “It was lovely to be invited to spread...