Charities

Apr- 2020 -

21 April

RSPCA to begin rehoming and fostering

The RSPCA has announced that it will restart its rehoming and fostering programme from this week. Its frontline teams have continued to rescue animals throughout the pandemic, and the charity is currently caring for more than 4,800 animals. Following Defra’s approval of guidelines, put together by the Canine and Feline…

20 April

Covid-19: 95% of animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes survey has revealed that 95% of its members have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, as UK animal rescue centres have lost up to half of their income during the outbreak. The Association of Dogs and Cat Homes (ADCH) announced their members were…

17 April

SSPCA warns against sky lantern usage

The SSPCA has urged the public not to set off sky lanterns over concerns for the safety of pets and wildlife. The animal welfare charity warned that sky lanterns are dangerous and can have a devastating impact on animals. The warning comes in light of a recent increase in sky…

14 April

SSPCA urges owners to keep dogs under control

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) has urged the public to keep dogs under control on walks following a rise in attacks on wildlife and livestock. The animal welfare charity is concerned an increasing amount of wildlife is being harmed by dogs during walks at the time of lockdown. With more walkers…

8 April

Barking Heads announce partnership with Blue Cross amid Covid-19 pandemic

Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads, has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current Covid-19 crisis. In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which supports a nationwide network of food banks, Blue Cross and Barking Heads have distributed 9,000 dog and cat…

7 April

RSPCA issues warning following spike in rabbit incidents

The RSPCA has warned the public to think carefully about purchasing rabbits, having received 5,482 rabbit incidents reported in 2019 alone. The charity warned that rabbits are “often perceived as an ideal ‘starter pet’ for young children”, but have very complex needs and are one of the most neglected pets…

6 April

Battersea welcomes the introduction of Lucy’s Law

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has welcomed the introduction of Lucy’s Law, a key piece of legislation that has the “potential to save thousands of dogs and cats from puppy farmers who profit from breeding puppies and kittens in squalid conditions”. This welcome law change will make it illegal for…

3 April

Covid-19: The Kennel Club and The Kennel Club charities emergency relief initiative

The Kennel Club, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) and the Kennel Club Educational Trust (KCET) have announced their intention to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering genuine financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kennel Club has agreed to credits totalling £25,000…

2 April

Ricky Gervais supports RSPCA appeal

The RSPCA announced it has launched an emergency appeal to keep our rescue teams on the frontline saving animals as the coronavirus crisis continues. The appeal, supported by comedian Ricky Gervais, has been launched to support animal rescuers who have been designated as “key workers” by the government. The charity…

2 April

Kennel Club calls on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas

The Kennel Club has called on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas to aid social distancing. The group is urging local councils to do more to help dog walkers stay safe and responsible during the current lockdown period and ensure they can adhere to the social distancing…