All news on the topic: RSPCA
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Farmer's cruel remark when locals confronted him for dragging his dog behind car
Farmer Kim Norman Rendall is facing jail after he was filmed dragging his white husky Daisy behind his red Nissan Micra - she had to be put down as her injuries were so severe
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Man jailed for failing to take his dog to the vet after it was injured in attack
Kevin Turner, 38, faces time in prison after he left his bulldog with wounds that were so grim the pet would have lost an ear without surgery, after the canine had a fight with his other dog
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Dog desperate for new home 'begins to lose spark' after a year at RSPCA shelter
'Big-hearted' four-year-old Staffie Cross, Zeus, has been looking for a new home for 360 days from his RSPCA centre in Leeds - but despite his 'lovely nature' nobody will take him
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Tories rule out overhaul of Dangerous Dogs Act despite XL Bully horror deaths
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said she was not planning to review the 32-year-old legislation, despite huge criticism of the 1991 Act from experts and animal charities
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Cat dies from injuries after being hurled from car window on busy road
A cat callously thrown from a moving car onto a main road then hit by another car has died from its horrendous injuries – as cops continue to hunt the heartless people behind the incident
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Hunt for 'evil' driver as cat left 'half-dead' after being hurled from car
Theresa Saini launched a rescue mission in Newcastle-under-Lyme after she spotted a cat being thrown out of a moving car - volunteers had to form a human chain to reach the cat on a steep embankment
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Warning after owners of Bully-type dogs 'dumping them on the streets' of towns
Pet owners are said to be failing to collect their bully-type dogs who are found as strays by council dog wardens. The dogs appear to be being abandoned
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American Bully XLs used as 'weapons' and 'protection' by 'criminal underworld'
MPs were warned of the practical difficulties of neutering tens of thousands of the big, powerful animals after the Prime Minister vowed to ban the breed linked to a string of lethal attacks
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Dog expert says these breeds can struggle when left home alone
Some dog breeds cope with being left home alone better than others - a pet camera could help you see if your pet has been suffering with separation anxiety
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Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause close to his heart
Paul O'Grady became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012 after the success of ITV's For The Love Of Dogs, 11 series of which were filmed at the animal charity
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Experts reveal length of time dogs can stay in a crate
Many vets and trainers recommend getting a crate for your dog to keep them safe while you're out of the house - but what's the maximum amount of time they can comfortably stay in one?
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Tell-tale sign of a rat invasion in your home is easy to spot in your garden
Rats can cause chaos if they find their way into your home but there is a quick check you can do in your own garden to determine if you've been invaded - and then get the experts in
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Flea-ridden cats found in 'most disgusting environment' inspector has ever seen
The court heard that Sara Whitton kept her two cats, who had alopecia and teeth missing, in a flat overflowing with rubbish and faeces. She was given a five year ban from keeping animals
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Man poisoned and killed fox by trapping cub in a bin with deadly chemical
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Richard Rosen had caught the three-month-old fox in his garden in a trap with a deadly chemical used in paint stripper and locked it in a wheelie bin to wait for the animal to suffocate
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Experts share top tips for keeping dogs entertained while you’re out
From extra cosy beds to gadgets that let you video call your dog and send them treats - here's how to keep your pet occupied when you need to go our for a few hours
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Family gets huge shock as they find 5ft python having a snooze on their boiler
The huge reptile was found by the family's nanny curled up in their South London home and is thought to have escaped from a nearby home or been cruelly dumped locally
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Plague of snakes terrorising UK village as RSPCA rescue four-foot-long python
RSPCA officers have been dealing with a number of snakes on the loose in the same West Sussex village - one of which was a staggering four feet long
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Heartbreaking note found with dumped cat and its adorable five-week-old kitten
A member of the public discovered the mother cat and her kitten inside a carrier in Derby with a distressing handwritten note suggesting the owner was no longer able to look after the two
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Mum lashes out at XL Bully 'witch hunt' saying hers is 'most amazing' family dog
Grayce Atherton describes her American XL bully as an “amazing” family dog. After the announcement that they are to be banned, she has slammed what she calls a “witch-hunt”
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Inside home of woman who lived with decomposing dogs and severed cat remains
WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: Amy Youll, 31, has been banned from keeping animals indefinitely and handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months after RSPCA officers found decomposing pets in her home
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Drone raid on 'dog fight ring' with five animals seized and dog treadmill found
Mirror joined RSPCA officers as they swooped on a property in the Midlands this week and seized five bully-type dogs, a weapon, and drugs, as two men were arrested
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Twisted thug beats puppy unconscious and knocks out its teeth in cowardly attack
Vets initially thought poor Terry, bundled in a blanket, had already died because he was in a collapsed state and unresponsive but spotted him shallow breathing
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Racehorse shot dead and disposed of on bonfire at home of ex-jockey and TV host
The shocking details emerged as Chynna Marston, who worked for Sky Racing Australia, and her partner were found guilty of multiple welfare breaches
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Teacher sacked over kicking and slapping horse video weeps at not guilty verdict
Sarah Moulds was filmed kicking and hitting the horse, called Bruce Almighty, in 2021 while taking part in the Cottesmore Hunt, one of Britain's oldest foxhound packs
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'My neighbour accused me of animal abuse - my cat just likes to sleep outside'
A cat owner is concerned their neighbours will call the RSPCA due to their cat wanting to sleep outside - and they'll be accused of neglect despite the cat being happy
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