A father and son have been handed suspended prison sentences for starving their dog to death leaving her with "with every bone visible through her fur". 

A father and son given suspended prison sentences for starving dog to death

The charity is now pleading with owners to seek help before they consider dumping their pets.

RSPCA experiencing a 'rabbit crisis' as two found abandoned in bin

All the dogs were infested with fleas and their hair was so matted they were unable to walk properly

‘Horrifying’ animal neglect case sees 96 dogs found in one house 

Christopher Mark Bennett, of St Phillips Avenue, Eastbourne, was sentenced at Hastings Magistrates’ Court.

Skinny dogs with matted fur covered in faeces rescued as owner jailed

The RSPCA is investigating after the bodies of two tiny puppies were found dumped on a nature reserve four days apart. 

Investigation launched after two dead puppies discovered at nature reserve

The RSPCA did their best, but putting the kitten down was the “kindest thing to do”. They want to find who did this. 

Eight-week-old kitten dies after being abandoned in bushes 

The RSCPA is investigating the latest in a string of incidents in a village near York.

Warning over serial cat killer after '15 drop dead' in village

The animal, which was found 'wincing in pain' in Leeds, had to be put to sleep.

Life ban for woman who abandoned paralysed cat in bin store 

New figures show the RSPCA sees a spike in cruelty during the summer months and the charity is braced for a summer of suffering in Kent.

RSPCA warns of 'summer of suffering' in Kent as it tackles animal cruelty

It is claimed the dog sitter took the Bernese Mountain dog into Gloucester out for a walk on a hot day and collapsed after being in the back of a car

Pet dog collapsed and died after being left with sitter on hot day

The dog is safe and well and has been handed over to the local RSPCA.

Scared dog clings to lakeside after being stuck in water overnight

We've all heard of lockdown dogs, but what about cats? 

Pandemic pets: Meet Willow the cat nobody wants

The RSPCA is appealing for information and calling for owners to keep their dogs on leads after a swan died after being attacked by a dog at a Cardiff park.

Calls for dogs to be kept on leads after swan dies following attack at park

An arctic walrus has been photographed relaxing at Tenby Lifeboat Station over the weekend.

Walrus pictured relaxing on Tenby slipway

A deer had to be cut free after getting completely tangled in a football net in West Sussex.  RSPCA animal welfare officer Marie Stevens was called to Nuthurst, Horsham, on Thursday morning (13 August).

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