The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Over 90 abandoned dogs infested with fleas and worms rescued from home

The neglected dogs were discovered in a house in Torquay severely malnourished, covered in faeces and infested with fleas and worms. They are currently being cared for by rescue centres across Devon and Cornwall.

Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022

Fluffy dog that looks like a little lion desperate for loving home

Lola the shar-pai is searching for a loving family after she was signed over to RSPCA Newport Animal Centre with sore skin and hair loss - but thankfully now she's back to her fluffy, lioness self

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

WA couple banned from owning pets after cutting off dog's tail as punishment

A WA couple has been convicted over the traumatic partial amputation of their dog's tail, which experts determined would have required the use of an axe, a hedge trimmer or secateurs.

ABC News · Oct 5, 2022

Neglected animals starved and left in own faeces at horror scrap yard dubbed 'worst' ever RSPCA case

A dead kitten and decomposing puppy were also found at the property.

Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022

Animal charity appeals for dogs to be kept on leads after young swan 'killed by dog' in Newcastle park

The cygnet had to be put to sleep after sustaining "horrific injuries"

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

Unwanted dog found tied up outside house at night with heartbreaking sign

The dog, named Woody, was found tied up outside a house in the West Midlands without access to food or water - but he is now settling into his new home

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Japanese Akita that bit woman's face during unprovoked attack in County Durham could be put-down

The Akita, named Fudge, caused cuts to a woman's face and injured her dog on May 12 this year

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

Couple hit with lifetime animal ban and fine in 'worst case RSPCA had ever seen'

John and Lisa Evans from West Midlands starved almost 30 neglected animals. An RSPCA Inspector called it "one of the worst animal welfare situations I have ever been faced with"

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Giant 6ft dog the 'size of a human' finds home after families thought he was too big

Basher the 6ft mastiff dog has finally found a forever family after spending two years in an RSPCA shelter - he found it difficult to be rehomed due to his massive 9st 4lb size

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Giant 6ft tall dog finally finds a new home

Basher has spent most of his life at a rescue centre

Wales Online · Sep 29, 2022