BIZARRE: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

Clapham resident's makeshift Shetland pony enclosure sparks complaints from neighbours

Council alerts RSPCA after Shetland ponies found in residential Clapham garden

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023

XL bully dogs ban ‘pretty close’ to being introduced, says Environment Secretary

Therese Coffey told MPs she thought a ‘good definition’ of the dog type had been agreed.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Concerns over pet food and vet costs affordability are as old as pet keeping itself

Ever since domestic companion animals first became popular in the west, people’s ability to provide for their healthcare needs has been closely linked to their own economic situation. In October 2022, the British animal charity, the RSPCA, reported a massive 31% drop from 2019 in so-called “rescue” animals being rehomed…

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose 'paws' on felines

Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Victoria to outlaw strangulation and consider making animal cruelty a domestic violence offence

Government says research suggests survivors of strangulation are more likely to be seriously injured or murdered by the same partner

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home names vet hospital after Paul O’Grady

Charity says fund set up in late ambassador’s honour has raised £480k, with other charities to benefit

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home names veterinary hospital after Paul O’Grady

The TV and radio presenter became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012 after the success of ITV’s award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023

'Horrified': Owner fails to treat emaciated dog after it eats 72cm-long fabric

A vet report found the dog could have died within a week if not treated.

The Canberra Times · Oct 11, 2023

Tories have broken 15 promises on animal welfare since election, says RSPCA

Charity uses party conference to highlight how ministers have U-turned on pledges ranging from ending fur imports to protecting livestock

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Tooting: Family shocked as they discover 5 ft python on boiler in their south London home

RSPCA are looking for the snake’s owner and believe it was abandoned

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023