Alvin had untreated injuries when he was rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands One of the longest-staying RSPCA dogs in England is hoping to find a comfy new sofa to curl up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.   Four-year-old lurcher Alvin was rescued by the...

Poor Bud was abandoned at a vets before being rescued by the RSPCA The RSPCA in Kent is looking for a loving home for a cat who was abandoned at a vets filthy and starving and in desperate need of care. Nine-year-old Bud came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch in...

A quarter of pet parents feed their dog human food every day Pet parents are willing to spend a considerable amount on treating their beloved pets, new research finds, with the favourite human treats of pets revealed as kale, cheese, and broccoli. One in ten pet owners spend up to £5,244...

RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme A prolific volunteer is calling for people with a love for nature to sign up for the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends initiative. Charlotte Lister (pictured) was among around 2,000 people who pledged to volunteer their time to become Wildlife Friends for the animal charity...

As Spring blossoms across the UK, thoughts turn to transforming our gardens for the warmer months ahead. With longer days beckoning us outdoors, it's no surprise that many of us are starting to plan how we'll transform our outdoor spaces just in time for BBQ season. But for those with...

Over 9 million dogs and cats in the UK have anxiety. Vet recommends five ways to tackle anxiety in pets. Vets are urgently warning pet owners to address the alarming rise in pet separation anxiety, revealing the issue still hasn’t improved following the pandemic.  According to a survey on pet...

French bulldogs are popular on Instagram - but their ‘cute’ look comes at a cost With 39 million posts, French bulldogs are the most ‘Instagrammable’ dog breed in the world - but behind the cute photos is a sinister health issue. The RSPCA is raising awareness of the serious health complications...

Who needs chocolate when you can have juicy carrots? Who needs chocolate when you can have juicy carrots? Bunnie the miniature pony is enjoying some treats from a special Easter carrot basket at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in Devon, as part of her enrichment care. Bunnie is a roan American Miniature...

Chocolate poisoning in dogs spikes by 123% over Easter Animal experts list other common Easter items that could be DEADLY  Popular Easter treats can have deadly consequences for your pet, UK vets warn, as they urge pet owners to be vigilant with flowers, food and decorations around the holiday.  According to...

TV star takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon for RSPCA rescue centre Television star and animal-lover Vicky Pattison is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for an RSPCA rescue centre. Vicky and her fiance, Ercan Ramadan, will be lacing up their running shoes on 7 April to join thousands of runners pounding...