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Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

Apollo has been waiting a year to find a new home

UK's loneliest dog: Big dog with big heart waiting a year for new home

Staffie cross, Zeus, is said to be "losing his spark" after spending over a year in the Wakefield animal centre.

RSPCA Wakefield branch appeal to rehome dog who has been at centre for 360 days

The RSPCA are appealing for families to adopt pets currently in their centres following concerns about increased capacity challenges.

'We're well on our way to a crisis point' RSPCA launch Adoptober campaign

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Should the American XL Bully breed be banned?

The dogs banned in UK as call for American XL Bully to be added to the list

Could you offer terminally ill Zeta a loving home?

Urgent appeal for end of life foster home for cancer-stricken Zeta

The RSPCA have appealed for donations after new statistics revelaed a 25 per cent increase in cruelty against cats.

RSPCA highlights anti-abuse campaign after dramatic increase in cruelty to cats

Underneath all of the rubble, some of Old Park Farm original features remain.

Inside the abandoned farm in Wakefield that once housed owls from Harry Potter

The RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield branch welcomed Love Island star and animal advocate, Faye Winter to their 'meet an animal' day.

RSPCA Wakefield welcomes Love Island star to animal awareness day

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

The harmless bright orange snake was found on a Northern service travelling between Shipley and Leeds on Saturday, with some reports saying the reptile had been spotted in a bin onboard.

Mystery surrounds how snake came to be found on West Yorkshire train

The RSPCA has appealed for dashcam footage after a van reportedly ploughed into a flock of geese

RSPCA appeal for information after geese run over by van

Pepper was found ‘extremely matted'

‘Extremely matted’ dog found abandoned in UK city

A four-month-old kitten is believed to have been thrown out with household rubbish with his legs ‘deliberately broken’.

Kitten with broken legs ‘thrown out with household rubbish’

The RSPCA has spoken against the recent rise in popularity of 'puppy yoga.'

RSPCA urges animal-lovers to say no to puppy yoga classes
The RSPCA is urging people who are considering attending a puppy yoga class to consider other alternative activities to help de-stress with dogs in a kind, compassionate way.

Brooke Haycock and her incredible photo are previous winners.

RSPCA encourages young photographers to submit wildlife snaps for annual awards

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

Rabbit Awareness Week takes place from June 26 to 30.

Rabbit Awareness Week: Meet the rabbits of RSPCA Wakefield

Clint the cat

Cat hospitalised after being found covered in urine

Dogs stuck in hot cars can quickly become unwell

Animal laws you should be aware of as RSPCA issue hot weather warning

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note

Lulu was found at a popular park earlier this month

Five foot snake found slithering through busy park rescued by RSPCA

Sidney, a former stray cat, paid it forward by rescuing a poorly stray kitten

RSPCA rescue cat heroically saves poorly stray kitten

RSPCA has launched an appeal to find the owner of a dog that was found in an emaciated condition on wasteland and later died.

Dog dies after being abandoned on wasteland

RSPCA has launched an appeal to find the owner of a dog that was found in an emaciated condition on wasteland and later died.

The government announced an immediate licensing ban on the use of animals for testing chemicals used exclusively as cosmetic ingredients following backlash.

RSPCA reacts to Government policy U-turn on cosmetics testing on animals

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a number of suspected cat poisonings

RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after suspected cat poisonings

Missy was neglected by her owners to the point she suffered fur loss and bleeding skin

Neglected dog suffered fur loss and bleeding skin

The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

The dog was found in a broken cage

RSPCA rescue dog dumped in a cage alongside a heartbreaking note

The RSPCA has encouraged locals to pledge to help hedgehogs as part of Hedgehog Awareness Week.

RSPCA urges gardeners to help hungry hedgehogs this Spring

Stan was found dead in a spring trap in Liverpool

RSPCA appeal after family cat found dead in ‘barbaric’ spring trap

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul O’Grady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

A cat was beheaded and its severed skull left in a children’s playground next to a climbing frame, sparking an investigation by the RSPCA.

Cat beheaded and severed skull left in children’s playground

The RSPCA is urging the UK Government to keep its promise to ban imports into the UK of dogs with cropped ears

RSPCA urges government to ban imports of ‘glamorous’ cropped ear dogs

The RSPCA is looking for a man who handed a dead dog with multiple stab wounds into the vets in March. (SWNS)

Man sought after dog died with stab wounds

The RSPCA said the snare had caused such severe injuries that the decision was made by the vet to put the fox to sleep to prevent further suffering.

Fox killed in York after being caught in illegal snare

Corach Rambler, ridden by Derek Fox, winning Saturday's Grand National at Merseyside's Aintree Racecourse (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

RSPCA call for investigation into Grand National horse deaths

The man was seen walking the gull with a dog lead in Bispham on Monday, April 10. Pic credit: Alexander Faulkner

Seagull dies after being dragged on a lead in viral Facebook video

These four fluff balls are approximately 8 weeks old, and are super friendly and inquisitive! They love to snuggle up together or on your lap for fuss and are closely bonded, so will need to be rehomed in pairs.

Meet the rabbits of RSPCA Wakefield 'hopping' for a new home this Easter

A Wakefield couple found a tiny gecko, the size of a pound coin, in their suitcase.

Wakefield couple find stowaway gecko in suitcase

A team of RSPCA volunteers visited Thornes Lane Wharf to dispose of litter.

RSPCA supporters join in Wakefield litter clean up

Paul O’Grady during a visit to the Battersea Brand Hatch Centre.

RSPCA pay tribute to late TV star and animal lover Paul O’Grady

A dog has received the ultimate transformation after the RSPCA stepped in to help

Shaggy dog with matted fur unrecognisable after RSPCA transformation

The poor animal was found dead by passers-by at a park in Wirral, Merseyside - Credit: GFA and Google Streetview

Dog set on fire and beaten found dead in a park

RSPCA issues toxic gift warning ahead of Mother’s Day

Pet owners warned of two toxic Mother’s Day gifts you should avoid

RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep animals safe in the cold weather.

How to keep animals safe as temperatures drop

Dog walker gets 3-year ban from dealing with dogs after dog left to die in hot van

Dog walker gets 3-year ban after dog dies in hot van

Jack Russell Terrier family, Lola, Lucy, and Marley are looking for their forever home in Wakefield.

Meet Wakefield's adorable Jack Russell family looking for their forever home

‘Coco’ was found abandoned in an emaciated condition in Hull in January

RSPCA issues appeal after ‘extremely thin’ dog found

Find out how you can help animals at the Wakefield RSPCA branch from the comfort of your own car.

RSPCA Wakefield's donation drive-thru to take place this Saturday

“Emaciated little pony” Barney found collapsed in pile of rubble

Chocco and Jacob are looking for a home after their owner passed away.

RSPCA Wakefield appeals to locals to adopt adorable cat duo