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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...
Communities and charities around the world working together to eradicate rabies
As an animal welfare charity that has been operating for over 160 years, Battersea’s mission is to be ‘here for every dog and cat’. This extends far beyond the animals that Battersea takes in at their three centres.
Through the charity’s Global Programmes strategy, Battersea works with rescues and...
Acorn warning to dog owners after pets emergency dash to vets
An adorable stray dog rescued from the streets of Texas and given a new life in Britain nearly died, after he ate 25 poisonous acorns on his daily walk.
Four-year-old Ollie, a Border collie-mix, was adopted from an animal rescue centre in San Antonio by kind-hearted Rachel Lake and Cory...
Dogs Trust shines spotlight on overlooked golden oldies
Dogs Trust is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting an overlooked older dog as the nation prepares to celebrate older people on Grandparents Day (1 October).
Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under...
Healthy Hearts in pets this World Heart Day
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, so making sure your pet's heart stays healthy is essential for a long, happy life.
Thanks to the generosity of People’s Postcode Lottery players, who support PDSA with the costs of heart medications, PDSA treated around 12,000 pets...
Dog lover and rescue dog on countdown to Cardiff half-marathon ...
A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his final few training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1 October to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes.
Rosie, now three,...
World-first Yorkshire Embassy opens in London… for dogs!
London dogs and their owners experienced the joys of God’s Own Country – at a Yorkshire Embassy for pups in the heart of the capital.
Pooches claimed ‘dual gnash-ionality’ with an edible passport, stamped by TV’s The Yorkshire Vet’s Peter Wright, overseen by Ambassa-dog Yorkshire Terry the Yorkshire Terrier. They...
RHS Chelsea Garden opens its doors at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre
RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is inviting the public through its doors to take a peek at its award-winning RHS Chelsea Garden.
The stylish garden, designed by Martyn Wilson, has been relocated to the wildlife centre near Nantwich, in Cheshire, after making its mark during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show...
RSPCA tackles heartbreaking cases of cruelty and abandonment of guinea pigs
The RSPCA is seeking homes for hundreds of unwanted and cruelly treated guinea pigs who have arrived at the animal charity’s centres and branches this year.
Many of those pets have been cruelly abandoned in precarious locations, while others have been given up because their owners have become overwhelmed after...
Love for Luna – Top puppy names by breed!
Finding the perfect name for your puppy can be an exciting but tough task.
Whether you're drawn to a sentimental name or want to pick the cutest name for your adorable pooch, it's helpful to know the trendiest names for your furry companion. Keep in mind that these popular names...
Zen has spent almost 650 days in RSPCA kennels and never...
A dog who was born in kennels is nearing the heartbreaking milestone of 650 days in RSPCA care - and has never had a home to call his own.
Zen’s mum was part of an RSPCA cruelty case and he was born in RSPCA kennels around Christmas 2021.
He was then...
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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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