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Urgent Call for Improved Dog Laws From Animal Welfare Groups
Groups call on Prime Minister for improved dog laws: Some of the UK’s largest animal charities, law enforcement agencies and unions have today (Tuesday) jointly called on the leaders of… Read more
RSPCA Seize horrific Dog Fight Footage From London Man
A man from north London has been found guilty of dog fighting offences after graphic footage showing brutal dog fights was discovered by the RSPCA at his house. The footage… Read more
Dog Suffers Horrific Injuries in Suspected Cricket Bat Attack
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a dog was found so badly beaten that its skull had been smashed and one of the animal’s eye balls had popped out…. Read more
Dog Handler is Jailed for Cruelty
A professional dog handler has been handed a life ban for keeping all animals and 12 weeks in prison after he left two dogs locked in a van on one… Read more
RSPCA Responds to Bateson Report “The World has Woken Up”
Dog Welfare Report: New Panel Needed To Oversee Pedigree Health A new report published today (Thursday) has been welcomed by the RSPCA for its recognition that pedigree dog health and… Read more
Pedigree Dog Health Report, The RSPCA Has Its Say
A new report published today (Tuesday) echoes calls for urgent action to safeguard the welfare of pedigree dogs and has been welcomed by the RSPCA. A Healthier Future for Pedigree… Read more
Cruel Dog Breeder Left Puppies To Die In Suitcase
A dog breeder who dumped two litters of newborn puppies in suitcases and left them to die has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to the dogs. Amanda Cheadle,… Read more
Breeder Admits Neglect of Staggering 99 Dogs
A woman pleaded guilty today to causing unnecessary suffering to 85 St Bernard dogs and failing to meet the welfare needs of another 14 St Bernards. Fifty-one-year-old Mary Ellen Collis,… Read more
Birmingham Dog Fighter Jailed
A serial dog fighter, who was involved in one of the biggest dog fighting cases the RSPCA has ever taken, has been sent back to prison and banned for life… Read more
RSPCA Chief Vet Warns of Death Trap For Dogs
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets cool this summer to avoid the heartbreak of losing a much-loved companion. Last year the RSPCA received more than 3,000 calls… Read more
Warning as Charity Fears Rising Air Weapon Attacks on Animals
RSPCA Fears Summertime Soar Of Air Gun Attacks: Hundreds of animals are suffering slow and agonising deaths every year due to the ruthless actions of airgun users, reveals the RSPCA…. Read more
Dog Killed After Fall From Car Park
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was thrown or fell to its death from the top of a car park in Wiltshire. The RSPCA was alerted after… Read more
RSPCA Welcomes Dog Control Bill In The House of Lords
The RSPCA has welcomed the latest parliamentary reading of proposed new legislation that aims to replace the Dangerous Dogs Act. Lord Redesdale’s Dog Control Bill places emphasis of responsibility on… Read more
Animal Abandonments on the Rise (Again)
Recession is to blame for animal abandonments says RSPCA. The number of animals abandoned* across England and Wales has soared by 57 per cent, and the problem could be getting… Read more
RSPCA Disgust As Matted Dog, Neglected For Years, Left To Die In Bin Bag
A dog whose coat was so badly matted that it resembled a pile of dirty rags has been found dumped in a black bin liner in Cannock. A member of… Read more
Help Beat Sick Puppy Farmers – RSPCA Campaign Aims to Educate Puppy Buyers
Rogue Traders Documentary Exposes Dark Side Of The Puppy Trade The grim reality of unethical puppy trafficking will be exposed in BBC One’s Rogue Traders this Thursday, which goes undercover… Read more
The RSPCA Responds To The Kennel Club’s Moves To Improve Pedigree Dog Welfare
The RSPCA today (Wednesday) warmly welcomed the Kennel Club’s announcement that they will no longer register puppies whose parents are closely related*. The results of the Kennel Club’s review of… Read more
Give £4 a month to the RSPCA and stop animal cruelty
–DogMagazine.net Promotion– Give £4 a month to the RSPCA and stop animal cruelty You’ve got to admit that there is a special love affair between us Brits and our pets…… Read more
Teenager Sentenced After Admitting Breeding And Selling Pit Bull-Types For Dog Fighting
A 19-year-old Birmingham man has been banned from keeping animals for life after he admitted breeding and supplying dog fighters with pit bull-types, in a case brought by the RSPCA.
BBC Cuts Crufts Coverage: Decision Reflects Serious Concern For Pedigree Dog Health
The RSPCA believes the BBC’s decision not to televise Crufts reflects deep scientific and public concern about the unacceptably high levels of disability, deformity and hereditary disease affecting pedigree dogs…. Read more
Yorkshire Terrier Found With Plastic Pull Tie Round Neck: RSPCA Appeals for Help
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a puppy was found either straying or abandoned with an infected neck wound. The Yorkshire Terrier cross pup ( thought to be 3-6… Read more
RSPCA Welcomes Extended Prison Sentence For Dog Fighter
A father who acted as a referee at one of the bloodiest dogfights the RSPCA has ever investigated, has today had his prison sentence extended to 11 months. Intikab Hussain… Read more
Cardiff Dogs Home Scoops RSPCA Welfare Award
Cardiff Council and Cardiff Dogs Home have been awarded a prestigious ‘RSPCA Innovator in Animal Welfare Award’ as part of the first ever RSPCA’S Community Animal Welfare Footprints 2008. The… Read more
