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What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note

Lulu was found at a popular park earlier this month

Five foot snake found slithering through busy park rescued by RSPCA

Sidney, a former stray cat, paid it forward by rescuing a poorly stray kitten

RSPCA rescue cat heroically saves poorly stray kitten

RSPCA has launched an appeal to find the owner of a dog that was found in an emaciated condition on wasteland and later died.

Dog dies after being abandoned on wasteland

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a number of suspected cat poisonings

RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after suspected cat poisonings

Missy was neglected by her owners to the point she suffered fur loss and bleeding skin

Neglected dog suffered fur loss and bleeding skin

The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

The dog was found in a broken cage

RSPCA rescue dog dumped in a cage alongside a heartbreaking note

Stan was found dead in a spring trap in Liverpool

RSPCA appeal after family cat found dead in ‘barbaric’ spring trap

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul OGrady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

A cat was beheaded and its severed skull left in a children’s playground next to a climbing frame, sparking an investigation by the RSPCA.

Cat beheaded and severed skull left in children’s playground

The RSPCA is urging the UK Government to keep its promise to ban imports into the UK of dogs with cropped ears

RSPCA urges government to ban imports of ‘glamorous’ cropped ear dogs

The RSPCA is looking for a man who handed a dead dog with multiple stab wounds into the vets in March. (SWNS)

Man sought after dog died with stab wounds

The RSPCA said the snare had caused such severe injuries that the decision was made by the vet to put the fox to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Fox killed in York after being caught in illegal snare

Corach Rambler during the Randox Grand National winners homecoming at Arlary House Stables, Kinross. Picture date: Sunday April 16, 2023.

RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

Corach Rambler, ridden by Derek Fox, winning Saturday's Grand National at Merseyside's Aintree Racecourse (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

RSPCA call for investigation into Grand National horse deaths

The man was seen walking the gull with a dog lead in Bispham on Monday, April 10. Pic credit: Alexander Faulkner

Seagull dies after being dragged on a lead in viral Facebook video

RSPCA pay tribute to late TV star and animal lover Paul O’Grady

A dog has received the ultimate transformation after the RSPCA stepped in to help

Shaggy dog with matted fur unrecognisable after RSPCA transformation

The poor animal was found dead by passers-by at a park in Wirral, Merseyside - Credit: GFA and Google Streetview

Dog set on fire and beaten found dead in a park

RSPCA issues toxic gift warning ahead of Mother’s Day

Pet owners warned of two toxic Mother’s Day gifts you should avoid

RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep animals safe in the cold weather.

How to keep animals safe as temperatures drop

Dog walker gets 3-year ban from dealing with dogs after dog left to die in hot van

Dog walker gets 3-year ban after dog dies in hot van

‘Coco’ was found abandoned in an emaciated condition in Hull in January

RSPCA issues appeal after ‘extremely thin’ dog found

“Emaciated little pony” Barney found collapsed in pile of rubble

These 10 gorgeous cats are reported to be some of the world's most popular. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

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English Springer Spaniel

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An English Springer Spaniel

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Almost one in ten UK pet owners are considering giving up their companion to cope with cost-of-living pressures, a report says. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

One in ten people consider giving up pets due to cost of living

Dave French with Antoinette the corn snake.

Albino corn snake rescued by car mechanic

Katie Price's sixth pet has been reportedly killed in a car accident (Pic: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Katie Price’s dog killed in ‘horror crash’

Bonfire Night 2022: How to protect hedgehogs on November fifth

Vets are warning dog owners not to dress up their pets

Vets warn dog owners not to dress up their pets for Halloween

Adam Wardle, 23, was captured on CCTV attacking a three-year-old Mastiff Cross named Bobby, with a mop behind a bin store earlier this year.

Man caught punching and kicking dog

Bonfire night can be a stressful time for pets

Classic FM will air special show for pets this Bonfire Night

Top tips for protecting wildlife this Bonfire Night

A corn snake on the window frame of a home in Hereford Walk, Basildon

Woman wakes to find three-foot snake attempting to slither into home

The best radio stations to leave playing for dogs left home alone

A few simple tips could save you over £1,000 a year on caring for your dog.

7 tips that could help owners of adorable dogs save over £1,000 a year

Increasing number of pets abandoned during cost of living crisis

Photo: Nottinghamshire Police/SWNS)

Video shows police smash their way into car to rescue distressed dog

While the risk to pet dogs from bird flu is very low, dog walkers have been warned to be extra cautious around coastlines and wildfowl.

Can dogs get bird flu? Top tips for dog owners amid avian flu outbreak

Dogs die in hot cars

What the law says you can do to help a dog trapped in a hot car

Even leaving your dog in the car for a few minutes can be harmful.

The laws on dogs in hot cars and what to do to help

SSA argue that it would be unethical not to embrace the potential of technologies such as gene editing to help improve sustainable, high-welfare production in farmed animals.

New science group back gene editing for farm animals

Kurt Zouma is being investigated by the RSPCA after his two cats were taken into the care of the charity, with the defender having been fined “the maximum amount possible” by West Ham following the mistreatment of his pet.

Kurt Zouma under investigation as petition nears landmark

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How to help your dog's separation anxiety

The starving seal pup outside the Old Lock & Weir pub in Bristol

Scottish seal pup's 400 mile trip ends at the door of a Bristol pub

What to do if you hit an animal with your car

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The raccoon dog could threaten biodiversity in the UK (Photo: RenisBastelChaOase, Pixabay).

All you need to know about the species threatening biodiversity in the UK

Aldi’s Cat Egg Chair sold out in minutes, proving how much we love to spoil our cats

Nine excellent cat toys for your kitty to enjoy

A woman was fined £80 and given a community order after she tied a rock to her dog and left it in a river to drown (Photo: SWNS)

A woman was fined £80 and given a community order after she tied a rock to her d...

Half of drivers wouldn’t report hitting a dog with their car, despite it being t...

The otter was rescued after it was spotted with fishing line wound round its middle in North Tyneside.

Otter recovering after suffering serious wound from fishing cable

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