The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Tenants and shelters in England hail bill allowing private renters to keep pets

Change should result in fewer animals being abandoned and make it easier for owners to find accommodation

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023

Jack Russell dies after being bitten by adder on walk as heartbroken owner issues warning

Claire Young's Jack Russell named Mouse was bitten on the neck during a country walk and died just hours later. She is now warning other dog owners of the risk of snake bites

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023

Beloved Jack Russell dog dies after adder bite in woods

'At first I wondered if she had stood on something and she had shot off'

Bristol Post · May 20, 2023

Dead dog abandoned in suitcase and thrown in ditch

The dog was found wrapped in an England duvet cover with food bowls and a bed mat

Liverpool Echo · May 17, 2023

Dog with 'nasty injuries' found dead and dumped in a suitcase in a ditch

WARNING: This article contains distressing content

Manchester Evening News · May 17, 2023

Concern for 'thinnest dog ever seen' found abandoned on town street

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Lucas, who lost 98 per cent of his fur and broke his tail bone, was described as "the thinnest dog a rescuer has ever seen" by the RSPCA, who were alerted to his welfare

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Thinnest dog 'ever seen' by officer discovered barely alive and diseased

Lucas startled a 16-year veteran worker of the animal welfare charity when they were alerted to his condition by police on April 20.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Thinnest dog RSPCA rescuer had ever seen starts recovery at County Durham shelter

Lucas was found completely emaciated and left with an untreated skin condition

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2023

'Barely alive' dog found dumped 'like rubbish'

Lucas was terrified and had lost most of his fur

Wales Online · May 15, 2023

Police officer and boyfriend jailed after selling dying kittens in £280,000 scam

Police officer Amy Byrne and her partner Harry Angell were jailed after selling kittens that were malnourished and unwell

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023