The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Dogs left to die on roadside on hottest day of the year

The terrier type dogs were found dumped on the side of a road as temperatures soared to 37 degrees

Liverpool Echo · Jul 22, 2022

Where is the Isle of May? Bird Flu outbreak closes nature reserve

Where is the Isle of May? Everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2022

Terrified dogs dumped by road on hottest day ever faced 'lingering death'

Two terrified dogs, believed to be mum and son, were found abandoned on a road in Cheshire on the hottest day of the year with skin conditions, fleas and painful injuries

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Seven signs a dog could be about to bite as charities issue urgent warning

The number of dog 'strikes' has risen sharply over the last year with hundreds of children bitten

Wales Online · Jul 20, 2022

Dog stretchered off mountain after owners took it for hike on 'hottest day ever'

Whilst on the hillside, the pet started suffering from suspected heat exhaustion, with rescue volunteers thankfully able to reach the pet before his condition proved fatal.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

RSPCA settles debate on whether giving dogs ice cubes is harmful to their health

Some owners have been adding ice cubes to their dogs' water bowls, others have been expressing their concern about this causing issues with bloat or gastric dilation voluvulus (GDV), a rapidly progressive life-threatening condition to dogs

Irish Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Furious police tell off owners after smashing window to save dog left in 'oven' car

Footage, taken on the same day that temperatures above 37C were recorded in the capital city, shows police officers speaking with a man and woman after their dog was allegedly trapped inside the car for an hour

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Dog carried off mountain on stretcher after owners walk it on 'hottest day ever'

The golden retriever was suffering from suspected heat exhaustion after being walked on the Mourne Mountains, in Northern Ireland - it had to be carried off the mountain and taken to the vets

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

RSPCA settles debate on whether giving dogs ice cubes is harmful to their health

The RSPCA is urging owners to help their dogs cool down by adding ice cubes to their water bowl or freeze their bowls overnight - and say there has been no evidence to suggest dogs will suffer from eating ice cubes

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Sherlock Bones searching for new home after ending up in RSPCA kennels

Belgian shepherd Sherlock Bones was taken into the RSPCA's Bryn-y-Mean Animal Centre, in Upper Colwyn Bay, but is now ready to move into a new home with loving owners

Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022