A Southampton couple have been banned from owning ... times on the ribs and stomach area which caused him to squeal, the RSPCA said, before she picked him up and hurled him 15 feet towards a ...

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Latest cruelty statistics released by the animal protection group on Wednesday show that dogs are the most persecuted pet in the UK, resulting in 57% of complaints investigated by the RSPCA.

The RSPCA says it is to withdraw from Crufts dog show amid concerns about the health of pedigree animals. It is to scrap its regular welfare stand at the contest next March. The charity says "morally ...

With the weather set to reach a whopping 29C in parts of the UK this week, pet owners up and ... which eat the flesh of their 'hosts'. The RSPCA has issued advice on how to prevent your pet ...