All news on the topic: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Grieving a pet can be similar to mourning the loss of a family member, as some owners experience feelings of deep loneliness and isolation. Here a vet reveals what happens in a dying pet's final moments

The RSPCA is appealing for people to adopt two lonely dogs who they say would make great and loving pets. Riot and Rose have 'lots of love to give' and would make loyal companions

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: A decapitated kitten found in London was killed by the infamous UK Cat Killer, according to the charity investigating the cases, and also revealed a series of horror killings in recent days - including foxes

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A dog in Oldbury, the West Midlands was already dead from multiple 'horrific' stab wounds when it was brought to a vet in a B&M shopping bag by a man who did not leave his details