Dog 'hours from death' adopted by vet nurse who nursed him back to health Seb was found in a dangerously emaciated condition but now has a loving new home with the woman who helped with his recovery Wales Online · Aug 28, 2022
Police probe death of hedgehog found taped to lamppost by distressed boy, 9 Laura Hughes was with her nine-year-old child who was at eye level with the animal as they made the shocking discovery. She later took to social media to condemn the cruel act Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022
Dog's incredible transformation after being found 'close to death' and cared for by County Durham vet nurse who 'fell in love' Seb the collie is unrecognisable after being nursed back to health by Nicole Burn Chronicle Live · Aug 28, 2022
RSPCA Vic and Zoos Vic Koala Ward opening A new koala hospital has opened at Werribee Open Range Zoo, funded by donations to the RSPCA and Zoos Victoria following the Black Summer bushfire crisis AAP · Aug 26, 2022
How has the pandemic changed relationships between owners and their dogs? Here's what dog ownership in Australia looks like At the start of the pandemic, Australia saw a puppy-buying frenzy. Given that it's International Dog Day today, let's look at whether the pandemic strengthened or worsened relationships between owners and their pets. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
RSPCA shelters inundated with animals as cost-of-living crisis deepens Charity sees 24 per cent increase in pets being handed in to shelters as bills soar The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Family horrified as 'very dangerous' 18ft python slithers into their Hampshire home Worried Hampshire residents inside the home managed to use a broom handle to fight off the snake and poke it back out before it fell 20ft onto the bonnet of a car below Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022
RSPCA shelters ‘drowning’ in animals amid cost of living crisis Workers inundated with calls as people ‘have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding pets’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022
Abused pet monkey that was flushed down toilet rescued and loving her new home Milly the marmoset was rescued after distressing videos showed her being flushed down the lavatory, offered cocaine and chased by a dog - her former owner has been banned from keeping pets Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022
Greyhound Racing SA and RSPCA investigate allegation of live baiting against dog trainer Greyhound Racing SA and the RSPCA are investigating the live-baiting allegations after visiting a property to collect possible evidence. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
Greyhound trainer faces live baiting probe A South Australian greyhound trainer has had their licence and registration suspended while being investigated for suspected live baiting. AAP · Aug 25, 2022
Abused monkey who was flushed down a toilet is now safe and has a boyfriend Milly the marmoset was rescued by the RSPCA and has been rehomed at Monkey World in Dorset. She now has a new boyfriend called Moon who comes to her aid when she is distressed. Wales Online · Aug 24, 2022
Three dogs cruelly dumped in cardboard box and abandoned in car park The RSPCA is now caring for the three dogs who were left in a cardboard box in a car park - they were in poor condition and in need of urgent care and attention Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Abused monkey enjoying new life after rescue Milly was rescued after distressing videos showed her being flushed down the lavatory and clinging onto the side for dear life. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022 Rare puppies who will grow into 'giants' desperately need new homes The Presa Canario puppies were taken in by the RSPCA's Leeds, Wakefield and District Branch Animal Centre - and are now old enough to start their search for new homes with experienced owners
Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022 Puppy's incredible recovery after she was left barely able to walk from horrific attack When the RSPCA first reached the former owner's house Daisy, a bulldog-type, was "struggling to walk" and "dragged herself" to meet the inspector
Belfast Live · Aug 19, 2022 Three men jailed for cropping puppies' ears illegally 'Ear cropping is a barbaric, painful procedure carried out purely to achieve a 'desired look' and to make a dog appear tougher and is illegal in the UK'
Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022 Vets being asked to put down healthy cats because owners can't afford to look after them Paul Conway from the Candy and Tibby Trust rescue centre says they are struggling to take on and rehome cats
Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022 Starving dog left home alone for weeks 'ate her own faeces to survive' Joshua Exall, of Kent, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he left his emaciated dog Shadow unattended for at least two weeks - thankfully she has since been rehabilitated and rehomed with the RSPCA
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock The animal had been trapped for several days before being rescued by the RSPCA and firefighters.
Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 Puppy is 'terrified of the rain' after having ears brutally chopped off Lyla the bulldog has been left scared of the rain after her ears were illegally cropped as a puppy - now her adoptive owners dread taking her for walks in the drizzle as she 'can't stop the water going in her ears'
Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022 'Piggy boom' as families adopt pigs instead of dogs to save £150 a month Families across the nation are opting to have pigs as pets instead of dogs as they cost substantially less, can be walked on the lead and be trained to 'sit' and 'stay' just like puppies
Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022 Man 'freaked out' and slit cat's throat with razor after breaking it's leg Adam Neil Alkourhe told a friend he “freaked the f*** out” before claiming to have walked six miles to bury to bury the cat.
Wales Online · Aug 15, 2022 Kitten stuffed into JD Sports Bag and thrown into bushes as RSPCA seek cruel owner Despite the best efforts of vets, 'the poor little mite' had to be put down
Chronicle Live · Aug 15, 2022 Heaton man 'freaked out' and slit cat's throat with razor after breaking its leg Adam Neil Alkour sliced the female cat's throat with a razor blade in order to hide the fact he broke its leg