Man finds large snapping turtle in river then puts it in his bath
The turtle has been named Hagar and now lives at a wildlife park (Picture: SWNS) A man found an ‘angry’ snapping turtle in the River Trent and then took it home and put it in his bathtub. The...
View ArticleMissing pet skunk reunited with owner after surviving on bird seed in DIY store
The skunk survived by eating bird seed that had fallen off a table (Picture: SWNS) A runaway skunk has been rescued and reunited with his owner after making his way into a Nottinghamshire DIY store....
View ArticleCrowds hurled stones at seal as it lay dying on beach
The police and animal welfare officers had to be called in to protect the seal from beachgoers on Great Yarmouth beach after people were seen throwing stones at it (Picture: RSPCA Frontline) An...
View ArticleFreezing puppy found abandoned and ‘gravely ill’ in plastic box
After it was discovered the poor puppy was rushed to the nearest vet (Picture: RSPCA) A helpless puppy that was discovered abandoned in a box and hidden under some bushes could not be saved by vets....
View ArticleSpooked deer rips its own antlers out while fleeing fireworks
The animal was spooked by loud bangs and got trapped in a fence (Picture: RSPCA/Getty) The RSPCA has been called out more than 10,000 times to fireworks-related reports this year. The charity has...
View ArticleTiny kitten has lucky escape after getting stuck headfirst in rat trap
The 14-week-old tabby’s head was fully trapped in the poison-filled box (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS) This tiny kitten had a lucky escape after getting its entire head stuck inside a rat bait box – just...
View ArticleMutilated squirrels found tied together and hanging from telegraph pole
The squirrels were tied together and had their tails cut off (Picture: Getty/Google) Two squirrels have died after being found tied together with their tails cut off in a ‘callous and horrible’ act...
View ArticleFour ferrets stolen from rescue centre just as they were set to be adopted
RSPCA staff arrived at work to find Scooby, Orville, Perrie and Jade missing from their pen (Pictures: RSPCA) A family of four ferrets were stolen from an animal rescue centre right before they were...
View ArticleI’m a Celebrity: What happens to the animals from the Bushtucker trials?
Caitlyn Jenner, who filmed I’m a Celebrity in Australia in 2019, pictured during an animal-focused Bushtucker trial (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) I’m a Celebrity is going strong after...
View Article‘People are profiting from misery’: Inside the shady world of online animal...
‘Are you looking for male or female puppy?’ ‘Of course, puppy should go with natural uncutted ears, because you know, breed is not legal in UK.’ ‘Puppy will have another breed – not Dogo Argentino –...
View ArticleBeloved cat reunited with owner 14 years after going missing
Ruth Armstrong said she is ‘elated, overwhelmed and shocked’ to have Elsa back with her (Picture: BPM Media) Many know the pain of losing a pet without knowing what happened to them – being left with...
View ArticleCan you grant this senior cat’s Christmas wish for a forever home?
Poor Farrah’s previous owner passed away (Picture: RSPCA) A 15-year-old cat called Farrah is desperately hoping that ‘Santa Paws’ will grant her Christmas wish and find her a new home for Christmas....
View ArticleWoman offered pet monkey cocaine and tried to flush it down toilet
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A mum-of-four filmed trying to flush her pet monkey down the toilet and offering it...
View ArticleThree-legged cat Poppet hasn’t had a single rehoming application – can you...
Poppet was found limping around the Basildon area (Picture: RSPCA) Three-year-old cat Poppet may be missing a leg, but he’s got more than enough love to give to make up for it. The three-legged cat...
View ArticleChunky squirrel gets stuck in bird feeder after eating all the nuts
A cautionary tale of where greed can take you (Picture: RSPCA/PA) Another day, another squirrel which really should know better, trapped by its own overindulgence. This time, the love of nuts and...
View ArticleMatted elderly cat needs a home in time for Christmas
Could you provide Otis with a loving home for his old age? (Picture: RSPCA) When Otis came into the RSCPA’s Hillingdon rescue centre, he looked very different to how he does today. The 15-year-old...
View ArticleTeacher sacked after video of horse being punched and kicked sparks outrage
Sarah Moulds has been fired after the video emerged (Picture: @CottesmoreHunt) A Leicestershire primary school teacher has been fired after an ‘upsetting’ video of a woman punching and kicking a horse...
View ArticlePair of rabbits face second Christmas in shelter as no one applies to rehome...
Could you rehome Fozzie and Scooter? (Picture: RSPCA) If you’re hoping to bring some bunnies into your home, we urge you: consider going to a shelter and rehoming a rabbit rather than buying from...
View ArticleCat who has spent 195 days in RSPCA care just wants a home for Christmas
Meet Raffles (Picture: RSPCA) All Raffles wants for Christmas is a home with a family who loves him. The black cat has spent nearly 200 days in RSPCA care, with hardly any interest from potential...
View ArticleGreedy squirrel hunting festive feast gets stuck in bird feeder gobbling nuts
One snacking squirrel managed to get stuck inside a bird feeder while hunting for Christmas nuts (Pictures: Grimsby Live/ MEN Media) Few can say they are not guilty of overeating over the holidays –...
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