A team of RSPCA animal rescuers worked together to free a fox cub stuck down a manhole in Birmingham. RSPCA animal collection officers Cara Gibbon and Vic Hurr, and inspector Nichola Geraghty went to a hostel in Grange Road, Birmingham on Monday 27 April after locals heard a fox crying. Vic...

The RSPCA is offering young people the chance to win amazing prizes in return for them getting snap happy with their favourite animals. The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries and judges are hoping this year’s categories will appeal to more entrants than ever. Those aged 18 or...

After a successful year with their ‘Raw to go’ premium eco-friendly sausage range, Lucky & Prince have launched snacks to complement their range. They are introducing premium Lamb Royale treat range to start with and will expand with snacks to each sausage flavour in due course. The snacks are produced using...

Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...

Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak. The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...

Paul O’ Grady and his new puppy, Nancy have sent staff at Battersea an encouraging video to help boost morale during these ‘tough times’. The video calls upon the public to donate what they can to help the much-loved animal charity’s homeless dogs and cats. During the heart-warming video, the Battersea...

Dogs Trust worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches for ‘to get a puppy’ rise by 120% during Covid-19 lockdown. The dog charity is asking the public to weigh up if they are truly ready for the realities of dog ownership before taking the leap, as searches to get...

New research undertaken by tails.com reveals the significant positive effect of caring for a dog on mental wellbeing. Working with charity partners StreetVet and Dogs for Good, with psychologist Emma Kenny, tail.com’s Dog Difference Report found that even prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, a staggering 99.7% of respondents said...

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...