The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a giant rabbit was found collapsed, dumped in a box in Liverpool. The rabbit was discovered by a member of the public and collected by RSPCA Animal Collection Office, Heather Cook on Friday 24 April. Heather said: “A member of the public discovered this...

A Chihuahua from Merseyside has survived after having 20 bladder stones removed during emergency surgery. With vets limited to providing emergency treatment dur to Coronavirus restrictions, the operation by PDSA saved twelve-year old Ellie’s life. PDSA’s emergency service, which is still running to help much-loved pets in need during the coronavirus...

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers are still out on the frontline caring for and saving the lives of animals in the local community. Last week, the team got a call from a long-term feeder of two feral cats, who had been looking out for the pair...

A national charity has received over 3,000 calls to its National Information Line from concerned cat lovers during the month to date. Around 10% of those calls cited Covid-19 as the primary reason for the call – and many more featuring the virus as part of the discussion. In response, Cats...

Tod the rescue dog showed the world his repertoire of 26 tricks to encourage animal lovers to take part in the 2.6 challenge and raise much-needed fund for the animal welfare charity. The week-long challenge kicked off on Sunday 26 April when the London Marathon would have held its...

Pet insurance specialist Animal Friends Insurance has announced a new partnership with Aviva, following a twelve-month tender process. Animal Friends Insurance, whose head office is based in Amesbury, was selected by one of the UK’s leading insurers, Aviva to provide and manage pet insurance policies for new customers visiting Aviva’s...

A rescue dog which had a sad start to life but found her forever home with a London family and a Dachshund doggy doppleganger from County Durham crowned top of the class in the Kennel Club online dog show last week. The Kennel Club online dog show which launched to...

A rescue cat with no ears is the first Battersea animal to go to a new home after the charity resumes rehoming cats and dogs. Missy, a tortoiseshell was taken to the charity’s London centre at the start of February when her owner’s circumstances changed. Shortly after arriving, staff noticed...

A bouncy bulldog and a young, blind collie have struck up and unlikely friendship after the gentle giant took it upon herself to act as the pup’s guide dog. Two-year old American bulldog Sheeva arrived at the RSPCA’s Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and District branch in December after her owner had...

PDSA vets saved a Beagle after he was fighting for his life when he contracted lungworm, a parasite which is becoming increasingly common in the UK. Thanks to the charity vets, Benny the Beagle from Draycott from Derby is now back on all four paws and making a recovery at...