RSPCA

Rugs ‘probably saved life’ of cob trapped neck-deep in bog

‘The vet checked the horse and miraculously her core temperature was normal as she had been wearing two rugs’

Euthanasia ‘may be the only option’ for donkey found suffering on waste site

A second donkey was found suffering with thrush and white line disease in all four hooves

‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer

“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”

‘We are more powerful when we act with others’: charity outlines plan to end ‘horse catastrophe’

Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down

Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary

Pony found bludgeoned to death in sickening attack

An RSPCA inspector said it was shocking that someone was capable of such “deliberate brutality” towards a pony

Ban for man who allowed pregnant mares to suffer

The RSPCA said the case could have been avoided had the owner provided food and water for the horses

Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected

“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”

Emaciated feral ponies found on road are safe and sound for Christmas

“It was incredibly sad to see these two ponies in such desperate need of care, but so frightened of people”

Rehoming is up – but ‘perfect storm’ to come for equine welfare *H&H Plus*

Yearling dumped ‘on brink of death’ just before Christmas is thriving in new home

“I wasn’t sure whether he was going to make it but he’s proved he’s a little fighter. He’s a Christmas miracle!”

‘He will live for ever in our hearts’: heartbreak as youngster put down a week after rescue

The charity said the colt received round-the-clock care while vets fought “tirelessly” to save him

We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*

Emaciated horses recovering well as owners banned for 10 years

“Magic weighed 356kg, meaning he was at least 100kg underweight. Lexi weighed 384kg. A thoroughbred of a similar height would be expected to weigh 450-500kg,”

Stallion put down and orphan foal receiving urgent treatment following rescue

“It was really upsetting for everyone involved in the rescue – we are all horse lovers and hope to save every one we possibly can”

UK Government proposes ban on live transport for slaughter

‘EU rules prevented any changes to these journeys, but leaving the EU has enabled the UK Government to pursue these plans”

Round-the-clock care for filly rescued with horrific barbed wire injuries

The RSPCA reported that the filly was so severely injured that her tendons were exposed

Woman sentenced after two emaciated ponies and newborn foal put down

“This was a sad case with a tragic outcome resulting in the death of three ponies”

‘Terrified’ colt rescued from muddy ditch by RSPCA and firefighters

“We couldn’t have done it without them and are always so grateful for their support in rescuing animals whenever they can”

We will not forget: remembering the horses who gave their lives in war

“It is so important to remember all the animals who lost their lives through conflict”