RSPCA

The poor animal was found dead by passers-by at a park in Wirral, Merseyside - Credit: GFA and Google Streetview

Dog set on fire and beaten found dead in a park Ethan Evans

An RSPCA animal rescue officer helping to bring one of the swans to safety

Three swans rescued in two days from disused Wigan canal lock Alan Weston

RSPCA issues toxic gift warning ahead of Mother’s Day

Pet owners warned of two toxic Mother’s Day gifts you should avoid Chelsie Sewell

RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep animals safe in the cold weather.

How to keep animals safe as temperatures drop Rahmah Ghazali

Dog walker gets 3-year ban from dealing with dogs after dog left to die in hot van

Dog walker gets 3-year ban after dog dies in hot van Rahmah Ghazali

‘Coco’ was found abandoned in an emaciated condition in Hull in January

RSPCA issues appeal after ‘extremely thin’ dog found Rahmah Ghazali

Read This “Emaciated little pony” Barney found collapsed in pile of rubble Beth Franklin

English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: Fresh warning after Labrador dies of deadly dog disease Patrick Hollis

An English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: most commonly affected dog breeds Patrick Hollis

The RSPCA said the snare had caused such severe injuries that the decision was made by the vet to put the fox to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Fox killed in York after being caught in illegal snare Rahmah Ghazali

One of the rescued swans

RSPCA officers and firefighters come to the rescue of swan stuck in frozen water Gaynor Clarke

Dave French with Antoinette the corn snake.

Albino corn snake rescued by car mechanic Andrew Quinn

Katie Price's sixth pet has been reportedly killed in a car accident (Pic: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Katie Price’s dog killed in ‘horror crash’ Rahmah Ghazali

Bonfire Night 2022: How to protect hedgehogs on November fifth Ethan Evans

Vets are warning dog owners not to dress up their pets

Vets warn dog owners not to dress up their pets for Halloween Chelsie Sewell

<p>Adam Wardle, 23, was captured on CCTV attacking a three-year-old Mastiff Cross named Bobby, with a mop behind a bin store earlier this year. </p>

Read This Man caught punching and kicking dog Rahmah Ghazali

Bonfire night can be a stressful time for pets

Classic FM will air special show for pets this Bonfire Night Patrick Hollis

Top tips for protecting wildlife this Bonfire Night Beth Franklin

Dogs can get very stressed on bonfire night due to the loud noise from fireworks

Tips on how to prepare your pets for the stress of bonfire night Jon Peake

Increasing number of pets abandoned during cost of living crisis Dennis Morton

Have you seen Buddy?

Wigan woman makes desperate plea to help find missing pet Holly Pritchard

Photo: Nottinghamshire Police/SWNS)

Video shows police smash their way into car to rescue distressed dog Matt Allan

Some dog breeds are more likely to give somebody a nip - or worse - than others.

10 breeds of adorable dog that are least likely to bite David Hepburn

The colourful chameleon was found on the front door of a house in Fulwood, Preston. The lizard is now safe in the care of the RSPCA

Come in chameleon! Preston man finds colourful lizard on his front door Phil Cunnington

An overweight Lily when she was taken in to the RSPCA's Lancashire East rescue centre

Meet Lily, the porky Lancashire pooch that looked like a puffer fish Phil Cunnington

Sarah Keenan (pictured with her two children) is concerned about the birds getting stuck in the netting

Birds killed by netting under a Wigan motorway bridge Amos Wynn

More incidents involving stuck objects and stranded animals has occurred in the last year

Firefighters called to more incidents involving stuck objects and stranded anima... Federica Bedendo

Specialist water rescue teams helped to get to the bird. Pic: GMFRS

News Bird with a broken wing is rescued by Wigan firefighters and RSPCA Gaynor Clarke

Katie after life-saving surgery

Miracle cat survives multiple stab wounds to enjoy a new life in Wigan Charles Graham

A rescued hedgehog

Summer alert to look after our prickly pals Charles Graham

Here is when it's too hot to walk your dog and how to keep them cool in the summ... Chelsea Rocks

A curious fox stuck in a net

Warning of danger football nets can pose to animals Liam Soutar

Alicia Sherman from the Justice for Reggie campaign with her son Ethan

Wigan campaign to tighten up puppy selling rules drawing widespread support Andrew Nowell

Aldi’s Cat Egg Chair sold out in minutes, proving how much we love to spoil our cats

Nine excellent cat toys for your kitty to enjoy Rochelle Barrand

An RSPCA care assistant at work. The animal welfare charity dealth with more than 16,000 incidents in the north west in the year from the first Covid-19 lockdown on March 23, 2020. Picture courtesy RSPCA

New reports reveals RSPCA in the north west dealt with 16,000 incidents over yea... Phil Cunnington

A woman was fined £80 and given a community order after she tied a rock to her dog and left it in a river to drown (Photo: SWNS)

A woman was fined £80 and given a community order after she tied a rock to her d... Ethan Shone

Half of drivers wouldn’t report hitting a dog with their car, despite it being t... Matt Allan

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh... Iain Leggat

Dave and Pat Clitherow

Busy Wigan couple celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary Gaynor Clarke

Arthur and Tracey

Wiganers dig deep to help cover poorly dog's vets bills Liam Soutar

Sonic the Hedgehog made the list of the RSPCA’s 20 most amusing rescues of 2020. The podgy hedgehog got stuck between a tree and a concrete pillar in Blackpool.

A wedged hog and a heat-seeking snake are the Lancashire entries in the RSPCA li... Phil Cunnington

Abandoned chickens found by the RSPCA

Fears grow for abandoned chickens after surge in adoptions during lockdown Gaynor Clarke

The Royal Python discovered behind a tumble dryer

Man stunned to find Royal Python hiding behind tumble dryer Henry Widdas, Communities Content Page Manager