RSPCA press releases

The RSPCA regularly releases articles to the media about important animal welfare issues. We've provided you with links to those most relevant to this topic. You can see the headlines and summary text below - just click on a headline to see the whole article.  

Pedigree dogs

Pedigree dogs need our help and they need it now: 3 November 2009

A new report published today echoes calls for urgent action to safeguard the welfare of pedigree dogs and has been welcomed by the RSPCA.

A step forward for pedigree dog welfare: 14 February 2009

The RSPCA has issued the following statement in response to the Kennel Club's moves to improve pedigree dog welfare.

Puppy trafficking

RSPCA welcomes animal welfare review in Wales: 12 November 2009

The RSPCA warmly welcomes the Welsh Assembly government's proposals to review the way dogs are bred and sold in Wales, and in particular its commitment to take a closer look at puppy farming.

Dangerous dogs and dog fighting

Blackburn men jailed after admitting dog fighting in park: 27 November 2009

Two men from Blackburn have been jailed and banned from keeping animals after they admitted fighting their dogs, in a case brought by the RSPCA. 

RSPCA welcomes dog control Bill: 21 June 2009

The RSPCA welcomes the latest parliamentary reading of proposed new legislation that aims to replace the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Shocking rise in dog fighting: 22 May 2009

Shocking new statistics show two-thirds of all dog fighting reports received by the RSPCA are now directly connected to youths using their dogs as weapons in streets and parks.

Dogs needing homes

Abandoned animals soar amid credit crunch: 27 April 2009

The number of animals abandoned across England and Wales has soared by 57 per cent, and the problem seems to be getting even worse, latest RSPCA figures reveal.

General

Irresponsible dog owners need to be focus of dog law consultation: 9 March 2010

The RSPCA is calling for irresponsible pet ownership to be the focus of the government's newly announced public consultation on dog legislation.