RSPCA

The RSPCA wants to speak to this man after a dog was reportedly punched and slapped on Waterloo Road in Blackpool

Search launched for man after dog ‘punched and slapped’ on street

Mouse the cat, back at home after going missing for 15 days

My cat was missing for 15 days until firefighters rescued it from well

Meet the adorable RSPCA animals in need of a home

The poor little ducklings have been left without their mother thanks to the callous actions of a BMW driver.

Heroic driver saves baby duckings from death

Glasgow's famous hospitality scene continues to grow with the launch of events venue Platform.

The Great British Litter Survey: Tackling the UK’s growing litter crisis

Bella was starved to death, and found to have chewed up toothbrushes in stomach, after RSPCA found her body

Chewed up toothbrushes found in stomach of starved dog

Distressing video shows a Husky being abused by two men, which has led to both receiving a lifetime ban on keeping dogs by the RSPCA.

Dog owner's "horrific" abuse is caught in distressing CCTV footage

Dog fighting reports by the RPSCA reach a four year high with Lancashire named as a hotspot.

Lancashire named as a hotspot area for dog fighting

Meet some of the gorgeous animals currently residing at the RSPCA Preston branch that are desperate need of a loving home.

9 adorable RSPCA animals looking for their forever home

Bulldog Biscuit visibly cowers on the CCTV footage as owner Cameron Brunning subjects her to a series of assaults.

Distressing CCTV shows thug kicking defenceless puppy in a lift

Thanks to the dedicated team at Penny Farm Lady is ready for rehoming and is looking for a new home where she can thrive.

Man banned from keeping animals after horse found collapsed at Appleby

Gorgeous boy Scooby needs his forever home.

Friendly dog named Scooby waiting for a whole year to be adopted

19 adorable RSPCA animals looking for their forever home

A black cat was rescued after being sprayed with green paint in Lancashire (Credit: English Barn Cats)

Cat sprayed with green paint prompting appeal to trace potential owner

The RSPCA is celebrating 200 years of helping animals across Lancashire.

RSPCA celebrates landmark anniversary

112 pet rats have been rescued by the RSPCA from one ammonia soaked room at Lancashire property with no food or water

Video: 112 pet rats rescued after being trapped in room with no food
Video footage above shows one rat hiding behind a radiator as others run loose during RSPCA raid.
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112 pet rats have been rescued by the RSPCA from one ammonia soaked room at Lancashire property with no food or water

112 pet rats rescued after being trapped in one room

Protesters pasting over the royal portrait (Photo: Animal Rising/Supplied)

Video shows King Charles' portrait being vandalised by protesters

The RSPCA Preston and District Branch are in need of two full-time animal care assistants at their rehoming centre in Ribbleton.

RSPCA Preston is on the lookout for two full time animal carers

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11 miniature Shetland ponies have now had their lives turned around by World Horse Welfare’s Penny Farm the charity’s Lancashire-based Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Shetland ponies euthanised after being found in horrific state

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

The RSPCA are appealing for information after the emaciated dog found abandoned in Watson Road Park, Blackpool, suffered a seizure and died.

RSPCA appeal after emaciated dog found abandoned in park before death

Moana the pocket bully is now doing well after being found emaciated and abandoned three months ago.

Watch RSPCA give update on pocket bully Moana found emaciated

Pocket bully Moana who was found in Preston emaciated and with cropped ears is doing ‘fabulous’ at the RSPCA in Preston.

RSPCA give update on pocket bully Moana found emaciated

Bella, Dodger and Gerald are just some of the many animals currently in the RSPCA's care that are in need of a loving home.

Take a look at some of the gorgeous fur babies that need adopting

Take a look at some of the gorgeous fur babies that need adopting
Meet Bella, Tango and some of their friends.
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An abandoned dog that starred in TV ad for an Omaze house winner has won his own home - and been adopted after 300 days in care.

Rescue pup's TV cameo gets him fur-ever home after 300 day wait

Take a look at some of the gorgeous fur babies that need adopting

The RSPCA is now launching a new campaign For Every Kind, urging people to care about the lives of every animal and carry out one million acts of kindness for animals to mark its 200th anniversary.

Celebrities help voice singing animals in RSPCA's cruelty video

This sweet girl is Rolo who arrived in the RSPCA's care after her previous owner had a change in circumstances and could no longer keep her. She is an extremely friendly and affectionate dog who loves cuddles with the team. She does have moments of giddiness but overall has quite a relaxed nature.

RSPCA Blackpool: These delightful pets are ready to be adopted

Puzzle the puppy, who was thrown from a car at just a few days old.

Meet the miracle pup who survived after being hurled from a car

Staffordshire bull terrier Bronson has been described as a "joy to be around" (Credit: RSPCA)

'Gentle giant' is ready to find forever home after 250-day wait

A fox cub had to be rescued by the RSPCA after having discarded litter around its neck for three weeks. The animal charity was contacted by members of the public who reported that the cub had been struggling for three weeks in June.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Cara Gibbon said: “It is so sad and heartbreaking to know that this poor fox wouldn’t have been in this situation if someone had disposed of their litter correctly in the first place."
Dispose of your rubbish properly!

Fox cub rescued by RSPCA after having discarded litter round neck for 3 WEEKS

RSPCA mark 200 year anniversary

Nearly 8,000 animals rehomed by the RSPCA in Lancashire in last decade

RSPCA shelters across Lancashire are in danger of becoming overcrowded as many XL Bully dogs are being dumped and abandoned before the ban comes into force on 1 February.

XL Bully ban sees many dogs dumped and abandoned

Lucas Slim-Fitzpatrick has been jailed after he was caught dragging his XL bully behind his electric scooter. (Credit: SWNS)

Man jailed for dragging XL bully behind electric scooter

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

Maisie the Lurcher on arrival to the vet.

Dog who was the thinnest ever seen by the RSPCA is living best life

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

Apollo has been waiting a year to find a new home

UK's loneliest dog: Big dog with big heart waiting a year for new home

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but Tess has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters.

Dog left confined to a tiny crate - is looking for a new forever home

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Canine parvovirus is a serious and often fatal viral disease that impacts unvaccinated puppies and dogs, but Blackpool Council said it is not aware of any confirmed reports in the Blackpool area

Fears of parvovirus outbreak after dog dies after visiting park

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

The RSPCA has appealed for dashcam footage after a van reportedly ploughed into a flock of geese

RSPCA appeal for information after geese run over by van

Pepper was found ‘extremely matted'

‘Extremely matted’ dog found abandoned in UK city

A four-month-old kitten is believed to have been thrown out with household rubbish with his legs ‘deliberately broken’.

Kitten with broken legs ‘thrown out with household rubbish’

Emaciated dogs discovered at owner's home were 'within 24 hours of dying'

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

Clint the cat

Cat hospitalised after being found covered in urine

Dogs left alone in a car on a hot day can quickly become dehydrated, develop heatstroke and even die

Dogs left in hot cars - what police say you should do

Dogs stuck in hot cars can quickly become unwell

Animal laws you should be aware of as RSPCA issue hot weather warning

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

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