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.

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

A charity is trying to raise £7,000 for a greyhound's vet bills after he suffered serious injuries just days after arriving at his forever home.

A fox was spotted holding a stack of bourbon biscuits in its mouth at a park.

A cat named Yoda felt the force of a 1.5inch thorn after it punctured straight through his paw and came out the other side.

The UK's most popular cats are being given their own set of stamps available to buy from today.

A home is wanted for seven-year-old Stanley who had to have all his teeth removed after being bullied by bigger alley cats.

A young entrepreneur has been taking the dog world by storm with her canine fashion business.

Watch the heart warning videos of a cocker spaniel, who was found with serious spinal injuries, walk and smile with his new carer.

A father wants drivers to slow down after his son's pet was hit by a car, warning: 'This time it was a cat, next it could be a child'.

A five-year-old dog has his own fan club after landing his first big acting role in a hit Netflix series.