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You can find our news stories from the past year here, with the most recent listed first.

News archive

First ever in-store adoption centre

26.11.12 - We’ve opened our first ever in-store adoption centre in Stockport to help find more neglected and cruelty treated animals new homes.
Circus owner found guilty in Anne the elephant abuse case

23.11.12 - We are absolutely delighted that some justice has been seen for Anne.
Ship loaded with sheep sails from Ramsgate in high winds

22.01.12 - The Jolene, loaded with hundreds of sheep, sailed from Ramsgate in gale force winds yesterday.
Patient cat lovers sought for shy cats

21.11.12 - We're looking for homes for cats rescued from a house crammed with felines.
Christmas foster homes sought for homeless pets

19.11.12 - we are appealing for London animal lovers to foster a homeless pet for Christmas.
RSPCA officer rescues trapped horse

17.11.12 - Video captures the moment a horse was returned to freedom - watch out for hazardous debris, warns RSPCA
Sad plight of yet more sheep leaving from Ramsgate

16.11.12 - Another 1,000 sheep sailed to Calais from the port of Ramsgate.
Shocking welfare standards for animals used in hospital food

15.11.12 - Animal welfare standard of hospital food is 'post code lottery'.
New home for tiny puppy dumped in bin bag

14.11.12 - A tiny puppy is about to go to a new home after being found dumped in a bin bag in Greater Manchester.
Concern over delay to ban on wild animals in circuses

12.11.12 - We're demanding the government keep their promise to ban wild animal in circuses after a newly agreed scheme seems set to delay it.
Man who kept 173 dogs in appalling conditions is sentenced

09.11.12 - A man who ran a kennel specialising in training security and attack dogs was given a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping dogs for 10 years.
Starved lurcher puppy found dumped in Thames

08.11.12 - We are investigating after the body of an emaciated young lurcher-type dog was found in reed beds on the Thames Path in Greenwich.
Five suspected of animal cruelty arrested

07.11.12 - Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in the noth east of England.
Help this fireworks night go with a bang, not a whimper

03.11.12 - Make this 5th November one animals will remember for the right reasons. Planning ahead can make a big difference to your pets.
Animal welfare at crisis point

01.11.12 - We issue a stark warning, that animal rescue charities are being overwhelmed with animals in dire need, stretching them to breaking point.
Could you adopt a bewitching black cat?

31.10.12 - With the magic of Halloween upon us we're appealing to potential adopters to consider giving a home to one of the black cats in our care.
Children's wildlife-themed short story competition launched

30.10.12 - Young people are being encouraged to go wildlife spotting this half term to get inspiration for a new wildlife-themed short story competition.
We demand government action after vote to scrap badger cull

26.10.12 - As the majority of MPs vote to scrap plans for a badger cull we demand that the governement listens and acts on the message.
Animal welfare awards show how great Britain can be

25.10.12 - The market for ethical products and your engagement with animal welfare issues has never been higher.
Two raccoon dogs found in Mid Wales

19.10.12 - Two raccoon dogs have been found in Brecon, Mid Wales and reunited by the RSPCA.
Disappointment with live transport court decision

17.10.12 - Court decision means thousands of sheep could be shipped from the port of Ramsgate over the next week.