The Latest Breaking News from RSPCA

The RSPCA urges owners to contact their vet immediately if they suspect their dog has been poisoned - here are the springtime flowers to look out for

Big Bertha the cat was found cruelly abandoned in a sports bag, weighing almost 12kg and was badly matted. But after a strict regime, Bertha is back to regular health and the RSCPA is warning other pet owners to be careful

The Shar Pei was extremely nervous and ran in and out of traffic following the alleged incident

Charities are saying urgent action needed as rescue centres are swamped with unwanted rabbits

An RSPCA cat behaviour expert has outlined the things you can look out for in your beloved pet

She is now much healthier

One-year-old cat Lilo was taken in by the RSPCA's Manchester and Salford branch after she was abandoned with the note explaining her owner could no longer look after her

Around 50 puncture wounds were visible on the puppy's body and he also had a large injury to one ear - it's thought he had been used to dog fight

Chloe Vickers said seven-month-old sproodle Oscar started to deteriorate quickly in the days after the walk

Chloe Vickers said that she had taken the family puppy on his normal walk to Wythenshawe Park, in Greater Manchester, which is popular with dog owners, when he became ill

"My young son absolutely loved him, he still calls for him now, asking 'where are you Oscar?'"