Shetland pony spotted pulling passengers in bin enjoying life in new home
A Shetland pony which was spotted pulling passengers in a converted wheelie bin is settling into a new home after being rescued.
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More than 80% of Scots want stronger animal welfare laws – poll
More than 80% of Scots are in favour of stronger animal welfare regulations, a new survey has revealed.
Coronation Street’s Harry Visinoni discovers 4ft snake in his bathroom
Coronation Street star Harry Visinoni has revealed he found a four-foot long snake in his bathroom.
Seal pups released on Gower beach at sunrise after months of rehabilitation
Two grey seal pups have been released on a Gower beach at sunrise following months of rehabilitation.
Newborn kittens saved from machinery at recycling plant
Two newborn kittens have been saved by “eagle-eyed” workers at a recycling centre as they were moments from being crushed in the machinery.
RSPCA’s ‘best rescues’ of 2020 include fox with head stuck in watering can
The RSPCA has rescued animals large and small this year, with creatures turning up in unexpected and very silly situations.
RSPCA seeks owners of dog found electrocuted on train tracks
A dog which had a “miraculous” survival after being electrocuted on train tracks is now looking to be reunited with its owners.
RSPCA issues warning over ‘cruel’ glue traps after caught cat dies
The RSPCA is appealing for the public to stop using glue traps to catch rodents after a cat had to be put down when he was caught in four of them.
Government seeks to introduce pet monkey ban
People in England could be banned from keeping monkeys as pets under new Government proposals.
Abandoned puppy recovers to become ‘mischievous’ police dog
A puppy who was abandoned in a bucket in 2019 has recovered to become a successful police sniffer dog.
‘Miracle’ rescue for kitten found stuck down six-foot pipe
A “miracle” kitten feared dead after falling down a six-foot pipe has been rescued and is now on the road to recovery.
Badger who got bum wedged in fence rescued by RSPCA
A badger had to be freed by the RSPCA after getting its bottom wedged in a garden fence.
Boa constrictor on the loose surprises cat owner putting out her washing
A cat owner had quite the shock when she went out to hang up her washing and found a boa constrictor on the loose.
Kittens Lennon and Ringo get by with a little help from their friends
A kitten named after John Lennon when he was found on what would have been The Beatles star’s 80th birthday has adopted the role of big brother to a smaller cat called Ringo.
Cat returned to Swansea home after going missing for eight years
A cat has been reunited with his owners in Swansea after going missing for eight years.
Ricky Gervais backs RSPCA appeal for funds during coronavirus crisis
Ricky Gervais is backing a campaign by the RSPCA to help the charity save animals in London during the coronavirus crisis.
Channel 5 announces new live telethon Help The Animals At Christmas
Susan Calman and John Thomson are among the stars lined up to host a new fundraising live TV event this Christmas for animals on Channel 5.
Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams back dog safety campaign
Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams have teamed up with Fireman Sam to back a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars.
McFly’s Dougie Poynter saves stranded fox cub by calling RSPCA
A fox cub was rescued from a well-known water fountain in west London by the RSPCA after being spotted by McFly’s bass player Dougie Poynter, the charity has revealed.
Seal fighting for life after getting neck tangled in fishing net
A grey seal who got his neck caught in a discarded fishing net has been rescued from a beach by volunteers and is now fighting for his life.
Seal fighting for life after getting neck tangled in fishing net
A grey seal who got his neck caught in a discarded fishing net has been rescued from a beach by volunteers and is now fighting for his life.
Seal fighting for life after getting neck tangled in fishing net
A grey seal who got his neck caught in a discarded fishing net has been rescued from a beach by volunteers and is now fighting for his life.
Seal fighting for life after getting neck tangled in fishing net
A grey seal who got his neck caught in a discarded fishing net has been rescued from a beach by volunteers and is now fighting for his life.
A beautiful baby hare has been nursed back to health from the brink of death
A hare is on his way to being released after he was found alone at only a few days old.
A beautiful baby hare has been nursed back to health from the brink of death
A hare is on his way to being released after he was found alone at only a few days old.
This adorable baby otter was rescued and nursed back to health
A sick otter cub found abandoned in Wales has been nursed back to health by rescuers from the RSPCA.
Dog found paralysed after being thrown from moving car
A pug was found paralysed after she was thrown from the window of a moving car, the RSPCA said.
Video: Appeal after CCTV catches man kicking dog’s face
The RSPCA has appealed for help in tracing a dog owner who was caught on CCTV booting his dog in the face like “a football”.