The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Terrified dog swallowed by 50ft sink hole miraculously saved by twist of fate

Gemma Lampard was out walking six dogs in Farningham Woods in Dartford, Kent, when she heard the wayward pooch desperately barking for help from a fenced-off sinkhole

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Heartbreak as dead cat in zipped up bag dumped in Greater Manchester canal

WARNING: Distressing images

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023

‘Loving’ cat still waiting for forever home after 230 days because of his black fur

A sweet black cat is still looking for his forever home after spending 230 days in a rehoming shelter, despite his 'loving and easygoing' nature, on account of the colour of his fur

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

North Shields man banned from having dogs after Bichon Frise had to have 14 teeth removed

The dogs were left with rotten teeth and fur matted with faeces because of the neglect of owner Paul Smith

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023

‘Loveable’ dog found dead in west London canal with weights around her neck

Sky, an English bull terrier, was found in Greenford canal

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Sick bison moved, but questions remain over dead animals amid settlement dispute

A herd of bison caught up in a settlement dispute has a new home. But a dozen of the animals died before the move and the owner and another stud breeder want to know how it happened.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Severed cat’s head left ‘deliberately’ in children’s playground in Hackney

RSPCA call incident ‘truly horrifying’ and say cat’s head appeared to have been placed ‘carefully’

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

Dog with tennis ball-sized mass found straying and struggling to walk in Sunderland

The RSPCA has issued an appeal for information after an underweight dog with a tennis ball-sized mass on his body was found straying and struggling to walk in Sunderland

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

'UK Cat Killer responsible for decapitated kitten found in kids' park after killing spree'

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: A decapitated kitten found in London was killed by the infamous UK Cat Killer, according to the charity investigating the cases, and also revealed a series of horror killings in recent days - including foxes

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

‘Frankenchicken’ farming in England against animal welfare law, high court told

Groups say Thérèse Coffey has failed to monitor and prosecute farmers for practice, which causes severe health problems

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023