The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

RSPCA staff 'shook' by shelter break-in, leaving two loved cats missing for months

Two cats escaped after the break-in, leading to a "devastating" search.

The Canberra Times · Apr 21, 2022

Poor dog hasn't had a single viewing in 150 days as nobody wants to adopt her

Three-year-old Skye hasn't had the best start to life and keeps being overlooked by potential owners - with the RSPCA believing it might be due to her deformed leg

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Blind dog with severely matted fur found dumped at side of canal

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a neglected dog was discovered near Ashton Canal - he will need to undergo a number of operations before he can be rehomed

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Anne Darwin now - life after canoe man, new beginnings and sons' forgiveness

Anne Darwin's life has gone down a different route to her ex husband John following his 'fake death' scandal, now the subject of ITV show The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Secrets of the cat walk: why some pet owners are taking their feline friends out on a leash

Pet cats are a major threat to native wildlife so councils in Australia are cracking down – but some kitties can still enjoy an outdoor stroll, as long as they’re leashed

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022

Stray cat and five kittens rescued from conservatory gutter after giving birth

The cat, named Storm, and her kittens, who have now been named Rain, Thunder, Misty, Foggy and Hail, were taken to an animal centre to be looked after

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Kittens rescued after being born in the gutter of a home in Birmingham

The RSPCA and firefighters were called after neighbours realised a cat was giving birth in the guttering of a conservatory

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Friendly seal who often visits pub sent to rehab to 'wean her off human contact'

Spearmint the seal has been sent to rehab to help 'wean her off human contact' after she was spotted visiting a pub, crossing a road, and interacting with swimmers

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Over-friendly wild seal in rehab after being fed by beachgoers

Wildlife experts have said Spearmint the seal has come to rely on food from humans in Plymouth.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

RSPCA investigating 'cruel' video of sheep being shorn with chainsaw

A video circulating on social media appears to show men shearing a sheep with a chainsaw — behaviour animal welfare advocates say is "cruel, ignorant and idiotic". Warning: This story contains graphic details and video.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022