The RSPCA has seen the number of reports about animal cruelty posted on social media almost double from the previous year as it highlights the worrying increase as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The charity’s figures, released today, show there were 756 reports of animal abuse on social...

Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt launched its Christmas 2022 advent calendar design competition, where it invited artsy, dog-loving children across the UK to design its 2022 advent calendar packaging. The brand was inundated with entries from hundreds of children, but only one lucky child could win. This year's winner...

A friendly cat who has spent nearly 160 days in RSPCA care is looking for his forever home but sadly has seen little interest from potential adopters. Fern, a three-year-old, Abyssinian crossbreed with black, silver and tabby cat markings, came into the care of the RSPCA Warrington, Halton & St...

In response to the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on her to allow the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to finally pass through the parliamentary process. The Kept Animals Bill will improve the welfare standards of certain kept animals that...

A box of kittens was found dumped at the end of the driveway of an RSPCA centre in Surrey. A cardboard box with a note taped on top - saying: ‘Please help them! They were born on 24/08. God bless you.’ - was left at the end of the driveway...

We're a nation of pet lovers, but many of our household cleaners can be extremely dangerous for them. My Local Toolbox trawled TikTok to find the best 10 pet friendly alternatives that actually work. 1. Odour Eliminator To make your odour eliminator, mix vinegar with water, and add your favourite essential...

With the announcement of the UK’s next Prime Minister coming in the next hours, we’re turning our attention to one of the longest serving members at Number 10 – Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, Larry the cat – and we wondered if you’d be interested in a feature...

A man has been jailed for 18 weeks after causing unnecessary suffering to 36 dogs who were rescued from filthy and smelly conditions at a property in Eastbourne. Christopher Mark Bennett from Eastbourne, was sentenced at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Monday August 22 after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering...

Not every dog wants attention, some dogs are in training, some dogs have health issues or are recovering from surgery, some dogs are rescues being rehabilitated or have suffered a bad experience, nervous dogs, or older, fragile dogs that find the world a scary place, through no fault of...

A lonely rescue rabbit is still looking for his soulmate after spending over 200 days at an RSPCA centre - with just a single rehoming enquiry. Casanova, a one-year-old False Netherland Dwarf, came into The Holdings just before Valentine’s Day, which led to staff naming him after the fabled romantic. The...