The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Dog attack victims and campaigners who back XL bully ban say they face abuse

Incoming law restricting the breed in England and Wales has led to ‘weird culture war’, its supporters claim

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Puppy with missing paw abandoned in carrier bag in car park on Christmas Eve

The pup, who is missing his paw and part of his rear leg, has been named Buddy by rescuers.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2023

Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Food and drink items on Christmas tables around Australia may be fine for humans but pose serious health risks to pets, the RSPCA warns.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Willow’s story: how an abandoned dog lost seven puppies – and found a new home

This winter, animal shelters are in crisis, with pet abandonments hitting a three-year high. We follow one golden retriever from emergency surgery to adoption

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Chris Packham calls for halt to ‘catastrophic’ expansion of Scottish salmon farms

Broadcaster and RSPCA president says moratorium needed as mortality rates jump, while activists question charity’s role in certifying farms

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

'Something weird happened here': Is anyone missing Seamus the sheep?

Sheep usually stick to their flock; lone sheep is almost 'unherd' of.

The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2023

‘Appalling abuse of animals’: Chris Packham tells Ant and Dec I’m a Celebrity is like dog fighting

The conservationist compares ITV reality show to pursuits that are ‘the sad preserve of psychopathic criminals’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Art For Bark's Sake: Stray Dogs Take Up Painting For UK Charity

In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art -- one tail swish at a time.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Dozens of animals seized from Hunter property, disqualification orders broken

RSPCA descended on the property where dogs and bearded dragons were found.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023

Bone cows bred in Australia provide base material for dental grafts

Use of cattle from country free of mad cow disease means product is safe, experts say, and patients can still donate blood

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023