A mother duck was reunited with her ducklings after they were rescued from a three-storey high chimney pot in Staffordshire. RSPCA inspector Herchy Boel was called to Two Trees Close, Tamworth, on Friday 22 May after residents grew concerned about the crying ducklings. Herchy said: “Residents had heard the ducklings...

A shy but playful pooch is desperately hoping that she’ll find her paw-fect home during lockdown after having zero applications or enquiries. Five-year old American bulldog cross Misty is described as ‘special’ by the staff at RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch who cannot understand why this sweet girl hasn’t...

The RSPCA says it is facing a cat crisis as the charity cares for more cats than any other pet with more than 1,000 felines currently in its care. Since lockdown, the charity has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet, and fears that the situation...

Friday 29th May marks World Digestive Health Day and during the current situation, it’s important not to forget about our pet’s health. Now that we are able to spend more time outside, following the easing of some of the lockdown restrictions, looking after your pet’s gut health is key to...

Rescue pet owners nationwide have revealed that their dogs and cats are now the ones rescuing them during lockdown. New research by much-loved animal charity Battersea shows that 75% of Brits say their rescue pet is helping them cope during the nationwide quarantine - whether it's providing temporary relief from...

Before lockdown two cats were rescued by Mayhew when they were abandoned on the street during Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis earlier this year. The two cats were abandoned on the street inside two old crisp boxes with nothing but the flimsy cardboard walls to protect them from the elements. Three-year...

The RSPCA has treated 5,495 emergency cases at its animal hospitals and clinics since lockdown started. Staff at the RSPCA five animal hospitals and clinics have been providing emergency care to thousands of animals rescued by frontline officers during the crisis. The charity has released the figures as part of...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a tiny puppy was found dumped with a slash wound in Huddersfield. The puppy is thought to be aged between 10-14 days old and was found in the bin area outside a closed-down shop called Lahore Foodstore & General Store on Cross Road,...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting a therapy dog project to help disadvantage young people on Gloucestershire. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting, Young Gloucestershire, a charitable organisation that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain tools and skills for a better life, by providing funds for...

More than 15,000 people gave their vote to name a litter of five puppies that were born at Dogs Trust during the current Coronavirus pandemic. The naming poll, which was launched on Dogs Trust’s social media channels last week, received an overwhelming response from the public and the puppies now...