Tiny Tim did not seem a good candidate to get a forever home anytime soon when he arrived at the RSPCA’s in March, after his elderly owner was no longer able to care for him. As well as being blind, the 11-year-old Westie was suffering from an ear infection, sore skin and matted coat. Tiny […]
Archives for March 2024
How much water should your dog be drinking in hot weather?
Dr Anna Foreman, vet at advises how much a dog should be drinking in hot weather – and how to tell something may not be right. Dogs should drink between 15-45ml/kg/day on average. In the hot weather, a dog will drink more water much like humans, however, rather than sweating they lose water to cool […]
‘Cuddly’ golden oldie looking for a new home
Golden oldie Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Scraps, is looking for his paw-fect retirement pad. The 14-year-old dog came into the care of the in April after his previous owners had a change in circumstances and could no longer care for him. Scraps is a lovely boy who adores companionship and is looking for a home where […]
Great Debate: Should the temporary ban on dog imports from some Eastern countries be lifted for rescues?
Great Britain has temporarily suspended the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets if they originate from or have been dispatched from Belarus, Poland, Romania or Ukraine, until 9 July 2022. This ban includes rescue animals as well as puppy sales – but should it be tweaked to make reputable rescue charities an exception? A Government statement […]
Newborn puppies found in bin bag in the woods ‘with umbilical cords still attached’
The RSPCA is investigating after a litter of 11 newborn puppies was found inside a bin bag in a wooded area off Heath Lane, Huddersfield, on Monday 20 June. The pups, who’d been born just hours earlier, were found by members of the public. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Sara Jordan, who is now investigating, said, “It’s […]