Cost of Living Crisis Drives Surge in Dog Euthanasia
Animal charities report a heartbreaking 50% rise in larger dogs being put down, as owners struggle with soaring vet bills, insurance costs, and food prices amidst the UK's cost of living crisis.
Animal charities report a heartbreaking 50% rise in larger dogs being put down, as owners struggle with soaring vet bills, insurance costs, and food prices amidst the UK's cost of living crisis.
A woman dubbed the 'evil magician' has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for life after RSPCA inspectors discovered a horrifying puppy farm with dead and dying animals in squalid conditions.
A defenceless kitten was cruelly used as live bait for dog fighting in a Manchester park. The RSPCA has launched an investigation after the severely injured animal was found abandoned. Read the shocking details of this animal cruelty case.
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Newly obtained photos of Katie Price's hairless Sphynx kittens have ignited serious concerns among animal welfare experts and fans alike, with the pets appearing visibly underweight and distressed.
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
Candia Midworth, a former trustee of a llama charity, receives a suspended sentence after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to animals at a Surrey farm. Shocking neglect included overgrown teeth and filthy living conditions.
Instagram fitness star Ali Holman faces a storm of outrage after being exposed for breeding and selling critically ill puppies from her Manchester home, with one dying just days after purchase.
The RSPCA is desperately seeking information after a terrified dog was found abandoned in a sealed cardboard box in sub-zero temperatures in Cheshire. The male terrier, now named Jasper, was discovered shivering and is being cared for by inspectors.
An eight-year-old terrier named Teddy has become the UK's longest-staying rescue dog, spending 644 days in kennels at the RSPCA's Bath Cats and Dogs Home despite being described as a 'lovely boy' with a 'heart of gold'.
Australian supermarket titan Coles has stunned shoppers and animal welfare advocates by abruptly abandoning its high-profile pledge to stop selling caged eggs by the end of 2023, citing industry-wide supply shortages.
The heartwarming story of Peanut and Jelly, two inseparable blind kitten sisters, has culminated in a joyous adoption. Rescued by the RSPCA, their bond ensured they found a loving home together in a tale that's captured the nation's heart.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Ronnie was cruelly returned to the RSPCA just hours after adoption when his new owners changed their minds, leaving staff devastated.
A woman from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced after her emaciated husky, Shadow, was discovered in a squalid cage, suffering from severe neglect and overgrown nails.
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An adorable Shih Tzu-cross was found shivering and abandoned in a plastic crate on a bitterly cold street in Merseyside. The RSPCA is now investigating and appealing for information to find the culprits behind this cruel act.
A brutal organised crime gang has been sentenced for their vile puppy ear cropping operation in the West Midlands. Discover the shocking details of the case that has horrified the nation.
A curious fox cub had a lucky escape in Surrey after getting its head completely stuck in a metal letterbox flap on a garden fence. Read the full story of the delicate RSPCA rescue operation.
A couple from Greater Manchester has been sentenced for animal cruelty after their American Bulldog, Bronx, was found starved and emaciated in a house of horrors.
The RSPCA has released distressing CCTV footage after receiving reports of animal cruelty in a quiet neighbourhood, urging the public to come forward with any information.
A worrying increase in violent attacks on cats, involving airguns and other weapons, has been reported across the UK. The RSPCA urges action to protect pets.
Authorities are searching for suspects after a defenceless swan and her nest were deliberately set alight in a horrific act of animal cruelty. The RSPCA and local police are appealing for information.
A shocking incident in Manchester left a goose dead after being struck by an e-bike. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward.
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A woman has been sentenced to prison after abandoning eight dogs in squalid conditions, leading to the death of one. The RSPCA described the scene as 'horrific'.
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A severely overweight hamster named Chunk has been rescued after growing too large to exit his cage. The RSPCA is now urging pet owners to monitor their pets' diets carefully.
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