The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Sefton Park swan 'Felix' removed to live out twilight years in sanctuary

Felix the swan has been moved after a younger male, Zeus, laid claim to his territory

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022

Cat frightened of fireworks rescued after 12 hours stuck up Gosforth chimney on Bonfire Night

Buttons spent more than 12 hours stuck up a chimney before he was rescued by an RSPCA inspector

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Vet Scott Miller tells dog owners to 'cut out treats' to save money this winter

Dr Scott Miller has shared how dog owners can save money as the cost of living crisis continues - he has urged them to keep an eye on how much their feeding their pets

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Woman stunned to find a giant three-foot EEL slithering around on her garden patio

The woman - who lives in Plymouth in Devon - put the eel in a paddling pool to keep it alive, before the RSPCA arrived to pick it up. It's thought a heron or another bird dropped it from the air

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Byker cat killer who slit pet's throat with razor to cover up breaking her leg in a rage jailed

Adam Alkour, of Byker, admitted killing pet cat Darwin two day after breaking her leg

Chronicle Live · Nov 14, 2022

Animal cruelty cases rise as offenders face up to five years in jail under new rules

In 2021, 33 cases were brought against people in Merseyside over accusations of cruelty to animals

Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022

'Economic euthanasia': ACT vets, pet rescuers warn against disturbing trend

From "convenience" killing to starving pensioners, Canberra vet and rescue staff see two extremes of post-pandemic pet ownership.

The Canberra Times · Nov 12, 2022

Sick animal abuser caught brutally attacking landlord's dogs on CCTV as they yelp in pain

Michal Kulesza, who lives in Aviemore, was put behind bars for the sickening violence towards two Jack Russel dogs.

Daily Record · Nov 12, 2022

Family of rabbits dumped in wheelie bin at Bestwood Country Park

RSPCA inspectors have asked anyone with information to come forward

Nottingham Post · Nov 11, 2022

Miracle dog abandoned in 'distress and pain' saved at just the right time

Meena the rescue dog was unable to walk properly when RSPCA inspectors found her in 'distress and pain', but with the help of amazing vets in Bristol, she's been given a second chance at life

Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022