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There have been seven horse deaths during and in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup over the last 10 years. Six of them saw the horses euthanised on the track.

There are strict rules about where and when you can let off fireworks - but some think that isn’t enough

Warning graphic images: ‘This malicious act must have been carried out by someone with slaughter or butchery experience,’ says vet as RSPCA investigates

Council alerts RSPCA after Shetland ponies found in residential Clapham garden

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

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…

Exclusive: Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced

Dudley Payne, 28, from Penwortham, Lancashire, tortured his 11-week-old puppy Rocko to death

The RSPCA has put a hold on cat surrenders and Maitland's pound is closed to the public.