Ease Your Dog's Mind When You Leave the House
Learn what your dog really thinks when you leave and discover practical, RSPCA-backed strategies to help them cope with being home alone and reduce separation anxiety.
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Ease your dog's separation anxiety with these simple tips
Learn what your dog truly thinks when you leave and discover practical, RSPCA-backed strategies to ease their separation anxiety and keep them calm at home.
Vet Settles Debate: Which Dogs Need Winter Coats?
Vet Dr Katrina Warren settles the winter coat debate for dogs. Discover the six breeds most vulnerable to the cold and expert tips for keeping your pet safe on January walks.
Vet Alert: Fatal Winter Poisoning Symptoms in Dogs
The RSPCA warns of fatal antifreeze and rock salt poisoning risks to dogs in winter. Learn the critical symptoms and immediate actions to save your pet's life.
RSPCA's 2025 wackiest animal rescues revealed
The RSPCA has unveiled its list of the most bizarre animal rescues of 2025, featuring a fox in a chair, a puffin blown 110 miles inland, and a kitten in a sewage works. Discover the incredible stories of survival.
RSPCA: Keep home above 10°C to protect your dog this winter
The RSPCA has issued urgent winter advice for dog owners, revealing the exact indoor temperature to keep pets safe from hypothermia and frostbite. Learn the vital signs and how to protect your pet.
Two charged after dead dog found in freezer, 26 crammed in bedroom
Police executing a warrant discovered a dead dog in a freezer and 26 others living in cramped, substandard conditions. Two individuals now face animal welfare charges. Follow for updates.
Government to ban trail hunting in new animal welfare push
The Government is set to ban trail hunting, with critics calling it a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. Have your say in our poll on the controversial move.
Thinnest Dog Ever Seen by RSPCA Makes Christmas Recovery
Peanut the lurcher, found near death weighing just 12kg, has made a full recovery and will spend her first Christmas in a loving new home. Read her incredible rescue story.
Government proposes ban on electric shock dog collars
A flagship government strategy proposes banning electric shock collars for pets and cracking down on puppy farming. Discover the full raft of new animal welfare protections.
Goose smashes door in Leicestershire, rescued by wildlife team
A Canada goose crashed through a front door in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, startling a resident. The bird was rescued with minor injuries and will be released. Read the full story.
Foster Dog's Touching Adoption Leads to RSPCA Donation
A woman's first foster dog, Podge, finds a forever home after being nursed back to health. The adopters' incredible gesture of matching her donation to the RSPCA created the perfect festive gift. Discover how fostering saves lives.
Vet's tip to stop your dog's separation anxiety
A vet reveals why your daily habits may be causing your dog's distress when left alone and shares a simple change to ease their anxiety. Learn how to help your pet cope better.
Egg Expert's 1 Tip for Fresher, Better-Tasting Eggs
An egg specialist reveals the crucial label to look for on supermarket boxes to ensure fresher, richer eggs from high-welfare farms. Make an informed choice for quality and ethics.
RSPCA winter alert: Never leave dogs in cars
The RSPCA issues a critical winter warning for UK dog owners, revealing why you must never leave your pet in a car and how to protect them from cold-weather risks.
Oxford Professor Fined for Rabbit Cruelty
An Oxford University professor and his partner have been prosecuted for animal cruelty after their rabbit, Beano, was found ridden with maggots and close to death. Learn more about this shocking case.
RSPCA: Trim dog paw fur to prevent painful winter ice
The RSPCA warns dog owners to trim fur around paws and ears to prevent painful ice balls forming in cold UK weather. Essential winter care tips inside.
Major UK Pork Supplier Faces Animal Cruelty Trial
Norfolk Free Range, a supplier to Tesco and Waitrose, denies six animal welfare charges after covert footage showed alleged pig abuse. The trial is set for June 2025.
Woman fined for hiding meth in her dachshund's anus
A Perth woman has been fined over $20,000 after attempting to conceal methamphetamine inside her pet dachshund, Busta, who has since been rehomed. Read the shocking details of this animal cruelty case.
Cathedral City farm suspended over cow abuse footage
Secret footage reveals violent attacks on cows at dairy farms supplying Cathedral City cheese. The RSPCA condemns the 'completely unacceptable' cruelty. Read the full investigation.
Deadly winter dangers for UK cats revealed
RSPCA warns cat owners of fatal antifreeze and rock salt poisoning risks during UK cold spell. Learn the signs and how to protect your pet. Act now to save a life.
Police probe huntsman over horse attack footage
Durham Police launch an animal cruelty investigation after a huntsman was filmed striking his horse with a crop. The incident occurred during a South Durham Hunt outing.
Pet abandonment soars 25% in cost of living crisis
RSPCA reports animal abandonments in England and Wales rose by nearly 25% in 2025, with charities warning of an 'epidemic' as owners struggle with costs.
Escaped raccoon found in Cornwall garden
An escaped raccoon was filmed roaming a garden in Gwennap, Cornwall, before being secured. This follows another exotic animal escape in the area this month. Read the full story.
Raccoon Spotted in Cornwall Garden, Found in Greenhouse
An escaped raccoon was found in a Cornwall greenhouse, sparking an RSPCA response. This follows the discovery of a missing flamingo from a local park now living in France.
180 animals rescued from hoarder's house in major RSPCA operation
Shocking animal welfare case sees nearly 200 animals removed from squalid property as RSPCA launches one of its largest ever rescue missions in the UK.
Dear Vix: When Friendship Hides Secret Feelings
An agony aunt tackles the delicate situation of unrequited love between friends, offering practical advice for navigating emotional minefields while preserving precious friendships.
Abandoned dog rescued by urban explorers in UK
Urban explorers made a heartbreaking discovery in an abandoned property - a loyal dog left to fend for himself, surviving alone for weeks in derelict surroundings.
Man banned from owning animals after vet finds neglected birds
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
Dog abandoned with heartbreaking note tied to lamp post
A helpless dog named Sasha was discovered tethered to a street lamp with a poignant note explaining her owner could no longer afford her care, sparking outrage and sympathy across the UK.
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