Stay cool

On a warm day cars heat up like ovens, so don’t take your dog along for the ride. Keep cool – dogs die in hot cars. If it’s warm outside and you’re going out in the car, think very carefully about what you are going to do with your dog. You should never leave a dog alone in a car.

Stay cool

Do me a favour – don’t touch

Every spring and summer the RSPCA is contacted by thousands of people who find what they think is an abandoned young bird or other orphaned animal. In most cases these youngsters have not been abandoned and ‘rescuing’ them may do more harm than good.

Do me a favour - don't touch

Hedgehogs and you

Helping hedgehogs in the garden. If you’ve got a garden, hedgehogs are useful visitors. They will eat slugs, beetles, caterpillars and a variety of other insects.

Hedgehog advice

BANG! Fireworks frighten animals

Nowadays fireworks feature at all kinds of celebrations – not just bonfire night. Many people enjoy fireworks, but many animals are frightened by them. If your pet is frightened by loud noises, don’t ignore the problem. You should always seek advice from your vet who will, if necessary, be able to refer you to a professional animal behaviour counsellor.

Bang - Fireworks frighten animals