The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Cowardly woman only went to her GARDENER for help for her dog after leaving it in agony for days

WARNING: Graphic Images. Jade O'Brien, 35, has been banned from keeping dogs for three years

Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023

Footage of South Australian hunters apparently being slow to kill ducks released ahead of ban inquiry

The RSPCA releases footage showing ducks being shot but not immediately killed by hunters in South Australia's South East ahead of a parliamentary inquiry into the sport.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Two dogs locked inside for 6 years were terrified of humans but now ready for new home

Ronnie, a Jack Russell-chihuahua cross, and Patch, a pomeranian, were kept inside for the first six years of their lives before they were found in a house with around 50 other dogs

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

Court hands breeder 40-year ban after 39 labradoodles found in filth

A 60-year-old man has been banned from breeding animals after 39 labradoodles were found living in filth at his home. 

The New Daily · Mar 22, 2023

WA puppy farmer fined $112,000 for gross neglect of 39 labradoodles seized by RSPCA

Western Australia's William Moyes has been convicted over animal cruelty charges and fined $112,000, but while he cannot breed dogs again for 40 years, the magistrate says two of his pet dogs may be allowed to return if the RSPCA allows it.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

One pony put to sleep and 11 others rescued from Welsh common

The huge operation saw five agencies working together to remove the animals on welfare grounds

Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023

Life ban for South Shields dog owner after Staffie found with 'crusty' eyes and covered in faeces

'Rebel' the Staffordshire bull terrier was found by the RSPCA with eyes that were 'crusted closed' and legs covered 'what looked like faeces'

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023

Abandoned dog froze to death while waiting to be found tied to tree in -5C chill

RSPCA officers in Merseyside say the dog was found tied up to a tree in remote woodlands in freezing cold temperatures and was waiting to be found before its death

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Cat missing for seven days after fatal house explosion found alive

It had been feared Teddy may not have survived the blast in Morriston, Swansea, which claimed the life of a 68-year-old man, but he has been rescued after spending a week living in the rubble

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Dog found beaten and set on fire as RSPCA launch probe into senseless act of cruelty

RSPCA officers in Merseyside say the dog had clear wounds showing attempts to remove her microchip when her body was discovered at Bidston Hill in Wirral

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023