April is the month to change the conversation around autism, and raise awareness and support for those with autism – Autism Acceptance Month. On April 2nd communities around the world will be celebrating World Autism Awareness Day. The 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day looks to increase understanding and acceptance...

RSPCA rescuers were surprised when a terrier gave birth to 13 puppies - more than double than were expected! Bedlington terrier-cross Elsa was rescued by the RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend & District branch, based in Rochford. The 18-month-old was heavily pregnant when she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Chelmsford and...

Fresh dog food brand, Butternut Box, has announced an exciting new partnership with one of the nation’s favourite on-screen vets, Dr Bolu Eso. With both Butternut Box and Dr Bolu sharing a love for pups across the nation and ensuring their health and happiness is their ongoing mission, it is...

A Mountain Rescue Search Dog from the Lake District who completed over 200 searches during her 11-year career has been honoured by the UK vet charity, PDSA. Border Collie Skye, who is believed to be the oldest working Mountain Rescue Search Dog in the UK when she finally retired in...

Dutch herder Eric was rescued alongside his mum and seven siblings from hazardous, filthy conditions in the West Midlands in October 2019 and taken into RSPCA care. Since then, he’s seen all of his family go off to their new homes but is still waiting to find his perfect match...

Dog lover Ash Paddon from Godalming is raising funds for Dogs Trust by completing a 1083.8-mile virtual walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats despite suffering life-changing injuries to his legs.  Ash, whose legs were crushed in a road accident, was inspired to take on the trek for Dogs...

Back by popular demand, premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct launches its limited-edition Easter Feast. As government restrictions have lifted this year, Easter is looking to be bigger than ever, making it an ideal opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, indulge in chocolate and take part...

A couple returning from holiday had a surprise when they found a lost ferret hiding in their outside toilet. The holiday-makers returned home to Colchester, Essex, on 18 March, to find the female ferret hiding in their outside utility room and toilet. RSPCA rescuer Jess Bush said: “They’d been away on...

The RSPCA Cat Hub in Darlington has rehomed its 1,000th cat in a special event which saw a guest appearance from The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton. The Cat Hub was set up by the RSPCA four years ago to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need in the North East....

A young French bulldog is looking for a new home after being handed over to the RSPCA when his owners couldn’t afford the expensive bill for his life-saving surgery to help him breathe. One-year-old French bulldog Beau came into the care of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District branch...