Nottingham kennel under investigation after police called over ‘welfare concerns’
The RSPCA has launched an enquiry into a Nottinghamshire luxury boarding kennel business after the police attended the company's premises.
RSPCA raises concerns about US dog trainer’s UK visit
The RSPCA has raised concerns about controversial dog trainer ‘The Dog Daddy’ who is holding workshops in London this weekend (9-10 September 2023).
Police seizes dog trainer after distressing video prompts raid
A dog trainer in Abergavenny, Wales, has been seized, after police and the RPSCA were alerted to allegations of poor conditions and mistreatment of dogs.
RSPCA fears shock collar ban u-turn
The RSPCA has urged the UK Government not to abandon a pledge to end the use of electronic shock collars on England’s cats and dogs, after progress has stalled for seven weeks.
RSPCA urges employers to allow canines in the office
The RSPCA is urging employers to allow dogs in workplaces to improve the lives of dogs who are currently left at home during the day and to reduce workplace stress.
Organisations join forces to help prevent bites to children
The RSPCA, Child Accident Prevention Trust, Dogs Trust and Defra have put together fact sheets that parents can use to keep children safe and dogs happy by understanding dog body language and encouraging both to be closely supervised when together.
RSPCA urges council candidates to prioritise animal welfare
The RSPCA is urging council candidates across England have been urged to prioritise animal welfare, to ensure the cost-of-living crisis doesn't have “catastrophic consequences” for the nation's pets.
Dog walker sentenced and disqualified after dog death in van
A dog walker who left a client's dog in a hot van for five hours leading to its death has been sentenced after pleading guilty.
RSPCA seeks change of approach to dog control
The RSPCA has renewed calls for the UK Government to take urgent action to protect the public after a number of tragic incidents involving dogs.
RSPCA continues campaign to restrict the use of fireworks
The RSPCA is calling on the UK Government to follow the lead of Scotland and introduce legislation to limit the sale of fireworks from 29 October to 5 November, with further restrictions to limit the days they can be let off.