The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Cruel man chops puppy's ears off after RSPCA warned him it's illegal

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES. A man has been banned from keeping all animals for two years after allowing his puppy's ears to be cropped - despite prior warnings from the RSPCA and his vet

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Puppy found dumped on roadside at four months old becomes police sniffer dog

Chester the Cocker spaniel was rescued by the RSPCA after he was abandoned in a metal cage with six other puppies.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Puppy found dumped on roadside becomes police sniffer dog

Chester the Cocker spaniel was rescued by the RSPCA after he was abandoned in a metal cage with six other puppies

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022

Man banned from owning pets after kicking and tormenting a scared dog with a hammer

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: Video footage showed the defendant kicking the dog on multiple occasions, threatening and prodding the dog with a hammer, lifting him by his collar and throwing him to the ground

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Battersea criticises ‘flawed’ dog control law that puts dogs down based on breed

Pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiros are all banned types of dogs

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

‘Millions of dogs and cats could be put down or abandoned’ due to cost of living crisis

Exclusive: Government urged to set up fund to save pets’ lives as owners forced into debt

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Call to scrap 'outdated' Dangerous Dogs Act that bans four breeds in Northern Ireland

Five leading charities say the law that bans the Pit Bull terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino and the Fila Brasileiro is not fit for purpose

Belfast Live · Nov 6, 2022

Disgusting Newcastle drug dealers jailed after dogs left to starve in locked room with mountain of faeces

The RSPCA rescued three neglected canines from squalor but two had to be put to sleep

Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022

Blyth Wildlife Rescue urges people to look out for hedgehogs this Bonfire Night

The rescue charity has issued important advice to help keep our spiky garden friends safe - and what to do if you find a sick or injured hedgehog

Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022

'Wonky' puppy who couldn't stand on her bent legs now competes in dog competitions

Winnie, an adorable American bulldog, was rescued by the RSPCA when she was two months old and now she's got an incredible life, even competing in scentwork competitions

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022