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Council alerts RSPCA after Shetland ponies found in residential Clapham garden

Therese Coffey told MPs she thought a ‘good definition’ of the dog type had been agreed.

Ever since domestic companion animals first became popular in the west, people’s ability to provide for their healthcare needs has been closely linked to their own economic situation. In October 2022, the British animal charity, the RSPCA, reported a massive 31% drop from 2019 in so-called “rescue” animals being rehomed…

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Dudley Payne, 28, from Penwortham, Lancashire, tortured his 11-week-old puppy Rocko to death

The RSPCA has put a hold on cat surrenders and Maitland's pound is closed to the public.

Select committee hears vets and animal rehoming centres could become inundated as owners seek to offload the dogs

Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.

Government says research suggests survivors of strangulation are more likely to be seriously injured or murdered by the same partner

Charity says fund set up in late ambassador’s honour has raised £480k, with other charities to benefit

The TV and radio presenter became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012 after the success of ITV’s award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.