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Burnley Horse Rescue Charity Save Newborn Foal

A puppy with an adoption scarf sits in a kennel. (Photo by Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images)

Animal sanctuary fears influx of dumped 'garden dogs' this spring

Amy Robinson, Animal Care Assistant at the RSPCA in Huncoat, with Butters. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Have your say - how can we better protect animals in the area?

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Nathan Norris, Burnley FC in the Community Food Bank manager, and Abby Hennessey, Down Town co-ordinator, with pet food donated by the Burnley Express. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Burnley Good Samaritans helping people afford the cost of caring for their pets

Research suggests that eight out of 10 dogs find it hard to be left on their own.

The 10 dog breeds that are most prone to this common condition

Some common human foods can prove deadly to our dogs.

The 9 dangerous foods that you should never feed your dog

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

The puppies are lifted from the caravan.

Watch: Police find 35 puppies and a dog living in an abandoned caravan

A fox cub needed a helping hand from an RSPCA rescuer after she got her paws stuck between the slats of a wooden garden chair in Surrey.

Deer trapped between two walls voted most daring RSPCA rescue of 2024

Simon is an unclaimed stray from a dog pound who was "skin and bone" when rescued by Pendle Dogs. He is a young adult, very friendly but typically giddy at times. He can be placed with other dogs and children over eight but not with cats.

Adopting dogs then abandoning them is 'cruel', says animal charity

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

Amy Robinson, Animal Care Assistant at the RSPCA in Huncoat, with Butters. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

We’re searching for forever homes for these two gorgeous dogs

Aaron shaking his dog Kinder.

Watch: 'Aggressive’ dog owner hits and shakes ‘six-month-old’ puppy

The RSPCA rescued this little terrier from a house littered with glass.

Little terrier found in house filled with hazardous rubbish

Amy Robinson, Animal Care Assistant, at the RSPCA in Huncoat with Scooby. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Pet owners abandoning their dogs due to the cost of living

Video footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed Russel's dogs scrambling for water. The bathroom is filthy and appears to be covered in faeces.

Watch: Abandoned dehydrated dogs drink continuously for minutes

One of the distressed dogs

Three dogs rescued from filthy house - couple fined and banned

Bella was starved to death, and found to have chewed up toothbrushes in stomach, after RSPCA found her body

Chewed up toothbrushes found in stomach of starved dog

Distressing video shows a Husky being abused by two men, which has led to both receiving a lifetime ban on keeping dogs by the RSPCA.

Dog owner's "horrific" abuse is caught in distressing CCTV footage

Luna is one of the dogs from the RSPCA East Lancashire's rehoming centre who’ll take part in the Mutt Strutt.

Time for walkies as RSPCA fundraiser returns for the third year in Burnley

Bulldog Biscuit visibly cowers on the CCTV footage as owner Cameron Brunning subjects her to a series of assaults.

Distressing CCTV shows thug kicking defenceless puppy in a lift

112 pet rats have been rescued by the RSPCA from one ammonia soaked room at Lancashire property with no food or water

Video: 112 pet rats rescued after being trapped in room with no food

Protesters pasting over the royal portrait (Photo: Animal Rising/Supplied)

Video shows King Charles' portrait being vandalised by protesters

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Nine-year-old labrador Robin

Colne woman given five-year animal ban after neglecting dog

An abandoned dog that starred in TV ad for an Omaze house winner has won his own home - and been adopted after 300 days in care.

Rescue pup's TV cameo gets him fur-ever home after 300 day wait

Rupert, a Staffie cross, was found emaciated in a Burnley street and is now being cared for by the RSPCA.

RSPCA launches appeal after Staffie cross found emaciated on Burnley street

Ronnie, who is being cared for by RSPCA Lancashire East Branch, has had life-changing hydrotherapy treatment to help him walk pain-free.

Charity's appeal for help to reach £5K as vet bills rise by 25% in two years

Ronnie is in the care of RSPCA Lancashire East Branch.

RSPCA Lancashire East running fundraiser as vet bills rise by 25% in two years

Puzzle the puppy, who was thrown from a car at just a few days old.

Meet the miracle pup who survived after being hurled from a car

The duck had become trapped in fishing wire.

RSPCA rescues duck trapped in fishing litter in Burnley canal

The severely injured sheep was reported to the RSPCA who attended the scene with a vet

Pregnant ewe dies following suspected dog attack in Burnley

Lucas Slim-Fitzpatrick has been jailed after he was caught dragging his XL bully behind his electric scooter. (Credit: SWNS)

Man jailed for dragging XL bully behind electric scooter

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

Maisie the Lurcher on arrival to the vet.

Dog who was the thinnest ever seen by the RSPCA is living best life

Ronnie and Patch waited more than a year to be adopted at the RSPCA’s rehoming centre in Huncoat.

First Christmas in new home for dogs who hadn’t been outside for six years

Burnley Blessed Trinity pupil Corbyn Thomas has won the ‘12-15 mobile’ category for his photo of a jellyfish in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 hosted by wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham

Burnley schoolboy's stunning jellyfish snap is an RSPCA winner

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

Apollo has been waiting a year to find a new home

UK's loneliest dog: Big dog with big heart waiting a year for new home

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but Tess has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters.

Dog left confined to a tiny crate - is looking for a new forever home

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Vet Olivia Goodman checking over animals at an RSPCA Community Paws initiative at Valley Street Community Centre in Burnley.

Struggling pet owners receive free support and advice at RSPCA event

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

The RSPCA has appealed for dashcam footage after a van reportedly ploughed into a flock of geese

RSPCA appeal for information after geese run over by van

Pepper was found ‘extremely matted'

‘Extremely matted’ dog found abandoned in UK city