The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

Greater Manchester has second-highest rates of animal cruelty, with reports set to spike over summer months

The charity are expecting to see reports spike in coming months with summer coming and the rising rate of pet ownership combined with the cost of living crisis

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2022

Adorable dog with eyes like David Bowie is in desperate need of new home

Six-year-old Fly has begun her search for a new home after being taken in to the RSPCA's Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch Animal Centre - she needs to live with experienced owners

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

Dog sitter loses licence as RSPCA investigate video of pets being 'hit and kicked'

The RSPCA is currently investigating after videos emerged of dogs being "kicked and hit" at a local dog retreat

Liverpool Echo · Jul 6, 2022

Clever dog food trick to save money whilst still feeding your pet

The RSPCA has shared eight savvy ways pet owners can save money amid the cost of living crisis, as families with dogs struggle to afford the rising monthly food and vet bills

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Potentially deadly superbug found in British supermarket pork

Tests found more than 10% of sampled products resistant to antibiotic used to treat serious illnesses in humans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022

Steven John Leffanue jailed for beating neighbour's dog to death near Victor Harbor

Steven John Leffanue is handed an 18-month prison sentence in an SA court for what an RSPCA vet described as "one of the worst" animal welfare cases they had ever come across.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022

Adorable dog left behind by owner desperately searches for new home

Two-year-old Spud is searching for a new home after being 'left behind' by his previous owner - he would love to live in a house with secondary school aged children who he can play with

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Puppies abandoned in car outside supermarket for 'at least 24 hours'

The RSPCA has warned about the dangers of leaving animals in cars unattended during the warm weather after two puppies were abandoned inside one for at least 24 hours

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

RSPCA rescue centres not taking in sick birds due to avian flu risk

The animal welfare charity has warned members of the public not to touch or pick up dead or obviously ill birds

Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2022

Pets on paracetamol: animals at risk as owners struggle with vet bills

Rise in online searches for ‘can I give my dog paracetamol?’ shows how cost of living crisis is affecting welfare, warns RSPCA

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022