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RSPCA South London branch looks back on 46 years of helping animals on the charity’s bicentenary anniversary

The RSPCA celebrated its bicentenary anniversary this year, marking 200 years since a coffee shop meeting turned into a pledge

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Egg-hatching projects in primary schools called to be scrapped

Animal rights activists and organisations have been calling for egg-hatching projects in primary schools to be scrapped.  Saffron Gloyne, Croydon

Animal rescue forced to turn animals due to financial difficulties

An animal rescue organisation is having to turn animals away and may even have to close its doors due to

Animal rescue costs in London up more than 50% since 2016

Animal rescue costs by emergency services in London have increased by 52% since 2016, an analysis by SWL has found.

Pet Rescue Saga players can now raise funds for Battersea Dogs Home

A popular mobile games creator has teamed up with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to give their users the chance

Chihuahuas take over charity: A-paw-able pint-sized pooches pack out Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Cheeky Chihuahuas have taken over Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as 11 arrive in one week. The a-paw-able pooches are

Clucky ending: Abandoned chicken LooLoo found in Morden casino toilet finds forever home

An abandoned, dehydrated chicken found drinking from a Morden casino toilet by the RSPCA has found her new forever home.

Quit foaling around! Escaped pony captured by Sutton police

A pony that had escaped from its field and was running among traffic in Beddington Lane was caught and led

Fox stuck in a wall? London Fire Brigade urges people to call RSPCA for animal rescues not 999

London firefighters are urging people to think twice before dialling 999 for animal rescues as figures reveal that saving creatures

Race is on to find forever homes for leggy Lurchers and Greyhounds at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Leggy Lurchers and gangly Greyhounds have taken over a Battersea animal charity and are all seeking new homes. Battersea Dogs

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