New data reveals dramatic increase in animal rescue operations by fire services, with crews responding to everything from trapped swans to stranded horses as charities struggle with funding cuts.
Animal shelters across Britain report black cats are being overlooked by adopters in disturbing numbers, creating a heartbreaking backlog of unwanted pets.
A heartless pet owner has been sentenced after leaving multiple animals to starve in squalid conditions, with RSPCA inspectors discovering a scene of utter neglect in a Midlands property.
A cruel dog owner has been sentenced after her two emaciated pets were discovered living in squalor, with one tragically having to be put down.
A Sussex resident got the shock of her life when squealing sounds she thought were a cat fight revealed an orphaned fox cub trapped beneath her floor. Read the incredible rescue story.
Animal rescue centres across Britain are facing an unprecedented crisis as hundreds of abandoned pets desperately need loving homes. Discover the heart-wrenching stories and how you can help.
A heroic pitbull named Rambo has been saved from a brutal dog fighting operation after an undercover police investigation exposed a cruel criminal network in the West Midlands.
Exclusive investigation uncovers horrifying surge in organised dog fighting across Britain, with brutal matches now lasting up to three hours and puppies being bred for violence.
A six-month-old puppy miraculously survives after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Birmingham. The RSPCA is investigating this disturbing case of animal cruelty as the brave dog, now named Snoop, recovers and searches for his forever home.
Meet the adorable rescue animals across UK shelters urgently seeking loving families. From playful pups to gentle cats, discover their heartwarming stories and learn how you can give them a second chance.
Heartwarming appeal from RSPCA as these charming animals including three-legged cats and timid dogs seek loving families across Britain
A dog named Diesel faced being put down after a vet deemed him dangerously aggressive. His owner's refusal led to a stunning discovery and a heartwarming new lease on life.
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.
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.
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.