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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Urgent appeal for permanent foster home for dog with irreparable leg
RSPCA staff are urgently looking for a permanent foster home for a dog with a damaged leg who has been in kennels for more than 18 months.
Collie-cross Mia, aged eight, was rescued from Cyprus by another charity and brought over to the UK. She was taken in by the RSPCA in...
Neglected rabbit rescued with overgrown front teeth that had curled like...
The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of good rabbit welfare after a neglected pet was rescued by the charity with front teeth that were so overgrown they resembled tusks.
Staff at the RSPCA’s Manchester & Salford Branch were shocked when Bobby, a grey Standard Rex rabbit, arrived in their care last month...
Caught on live webcam: birth of pony charity’s newest foal
A Southwest equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at one of the charity’s Devon sites.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week,...
Retired police dog needs spinal surgery after strenuous working life
A charity has launched an emergency fundraising appeal for a retired police dog’s spinal surgery.
German Shepherd Captain retired from West Midlands Police in 2022 – following a three-year career – after rupturing his cruciate ligament in September 2021. He had surgery but was sadly forced to retire early from his role...
From BBQs to roast dinners, dog-friendly recipes to treat your furry...
They say that dogs are a ‘man’s best friend’, with many owners gifting them presents and even letting them join in with dinnertime, so it is no surprise that thousands of Brits are searching for a wide variety of food they can safely feed their furry best friends.
TopDog, which...
The art’otel Brand launches new pet programme to welcome dogs into...
From today, the art’otel portfolio, which is owed by PPHE Hotel Group, will facilitate a European and UK rollout of its brand-new Pet Programme, welcoming dogs to travel to its range of art-led hotels.
The brand is currently operating in several destinations including London (Battersea Power Station and Hoxton), Zagreb, Amsterdam, Berlin,...
10 warning signs your dog is anxious or irritated
If you’re familiar with dogs, you likely know that dogs suffer from stress and anxiety - just like humans!
It can be challenging to recognize the behavioural cues that indicate stress or unease in your pet. But being able to spot and understand them is crucial for your pet’s well-being.
Andrew...
Sheffield family banned from keeping animals after 22 pets rescued from...
A family from Sheffield have been banned from keeping animals after RSPCA officers rescued 22 animals which were neglected in ‘horrendous conditions’ inside the filthy South Yorkshire home.
Dean Robinson, Joanna Beth Robinson and Linda Robinson, all of Adlington Road, Parson Cross, were sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Friday 9...
Dogs Trust census reveals 99% of owners agree that dogs aren’t...
The results of the UK’s largest dog census are in, and it’s clear that the UK is still very much a nation of dog lovers, with 99% of respondents viewing dogs as family, and 98% of dog owners agreeing that their dog makes them happy.
More than 400,000 people responded to Dogs Trust’s National Dog...
Suspended prison sentence for Sheffield woman who let her pets live...
A woman who subjected her pets to a ‘serious level of neglect’ has been given a suspended eight-week prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for a decade following an RSPCA prosecution.
A dog and four cats were discovered living amongst rubbish, faeces and mouldy food in conditions that were...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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