The animals are said to be most likely to be overlooked by potential adopters as the RSPCA revealed an increase in the number of pets being abandoned.

A dog has died after being hit by a car while out for a walk with his owner and her two young sons.

A farm is giving people the chance to have alpacas as guests at their wedding – even though it might steal attention away from the bride.

An abandoned dog found severely underweight will go blind after vets discovered her eyes have been damaged by head injuries.

A woman is devastated after a fraudster pretended to have her missing cat to scam her out of £5.

Seven fox red pups who were dumped by a busy main road have now been micro-chipped, vaccinated and checked over by vets.

Seven Labrador puppies have been found dumped in a small crate in a layby on a dual carriageway.

Paws in the Park, the UK’s largest outdoor touring dog show, is set to welcome four-legged friends this September.

A rescue centre has come up with a unique way to make sure their greyhounds are the centre of attention.

A three-year-old pup has been dubbed a 'superhero' after saving her owner from an electrical fire.

With the RSPCA about to enter its busiest period it has some advice for anyone who might find a healthy stray dog this summer.

With temperatures expected to top 40C the RSPCA has issued a warning about the increased risk of escaping snakes as the reptiles become more active.

Dog owners have been warned by police and RSPCA officials not to leave pets in cars but what should you do if you see an animal inside a vehicle?

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.

While supermarkets Aldi and Morrisons are selling dog-friendly ice cream, here's 5 quick and easy recipes you can knock-up for your pets from home.

Dog owners are being advised to stick to footpaths and keep pets on leads if near sea birds, as the UK's avian flu outbreak among wildlife spreads.

Two cockerels called Paul and Barry Cluckle are looking for a home after being abandoned.

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

Dog owners are being told to keep their pets on leads around freshwater as the recent hot weather may increase the growth of toxic blue-green algae.

An RSPCA cattery is offering pet food parcels to owners who are struggling to afford to feed their animals amid the cost of living crisis.