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Cuddly dog hits 400 days in RSPCA care
A sweet and active dog who has spent 400 days in RSPCA care is looking for someone to be her ‘big spoon’.
Two-year-old Jamie was taken in by the team at the RSPCA’s York Animal Home in September last year after she was abandoned outside the centre, which is run by the York, Harrogate...
Puppy purchased when parents were on holiday
London based animal welfare charity, Mayhew are encouraging people to consider the commitment of a new pet before buying a puppy.
Their advice comes after a three-month old Jack Russell puppy was brought to the rescue centre, after a young buyer brought him while his parents were on holiday.
Once his...
Border Collie Trust seek new location due to HS2
The Border Collie Trust is looking for a new site for their rescue centre due to the planned High Speed Railway development.
Plans for HS2 will have a significant impact on the rescue centre, resulting in the charity losing around a third of its land.
It became apparent that the construction...
Battersea highlights pet’s dental problems on World Oral Health Day
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Mars Petcare team up to shine the light on pet dental problems on World Oral Health Day (March 20).
In 2017 alone, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home performed dental extraction on over 800 dogs and cats, many of which could have been prevented.
The animal...
Oldest dog rescued by the RSPCA was left out in the...
A 19- year -old terrier cross called Stormy is the oldest dog to be rescued by the animal welfare charity.
The RSPCA were called to an address in Coventry, where the elderly dog had been left outside in the snow in temperatures of -3C.
Stormy is a little dog with a...
Cat lover to run two marathons to raise money for animal...
Cat-lover, Cathy Lafrenais is taking on two marathons in five weeks to support and raise money for the RSPCA.
Cathy from Farnborough in Hampshire will be running both London and Edinburgh marathons in April and May this year, in honor of her ginger rescue cat called Momo.
Momo was rescued in...
Animal lover leaves £300k classic car collection to raise funds for...
A cat lover and car enthusiast has left nearly £300,000 worth of classic cars to the RSPCA.
Brinley ‘Brin’ Edwards who was from St Austell in Cornwall was a supporter of the charity for many years and proceeds from the sale of his car collection, will support the RSPCA’s vital...
Unique outdoor festival for dogs returns for summer 2018
The ultimate summer festival for dogs, DogFest confirms a 2018 return with three events to be held across the UK.
The outdoor dog festival has announced three dates in Cheshire, Bristol and Knebworth House and Gardens in Hertfordshire.
DogFest is a unique festival for dogs, which celebrates everything that is special...
RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars
The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars.
The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets.
Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster
The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster.
The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross
Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes.
National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
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New figures reveal black cats are three times more likely to...
Black cats are nearly three times more likely to come into RSPCA care than any other coat colour, according to new figures released by the charity.
The RSPCA is caring for hundreds of black and black and white cats, across its centres and branches with 676 currently being cared for...
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