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The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a male swan was shot dead in a Sunderland park last week. (RSPCA/PawsForThought)

Swan shot dead in the head in Sunderland park

A woman was shocked to discover a five-foot long snake in the family’s kitchen at her home in London.

Woman shocked to find five-foot long snake at home

One of the two pythons rescued by RSPCA staff (RSPCA/Supplied)

UK village crawling with snakes: 2 pythons found, third still on loose

Squirrel and Bear are brothers needing a home at the Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton branch - rescued from a large multi-animal home when the owner became overwhelmed (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA 'overwhelmed' by hundreds of unwanted bunnies, rats and mice

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

Ebony the mule, who had to be put down, and her two donkey companions were found living in a paddock full of poisonous ragwort (RSPCA/Supplied)

New life for neglected donkeys rescued from 'hazard-strewn' field

(Clockwise from left) The Japanese tosa, pit bull terrier, Dogo Aregntino and Fila Brasiliero are already illegal in the UK (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

The four dog breeds already illegal in the UK, amid XL bully furore

American XL - or extra large - bullies (left) are a comparatively new dog breed derived from American pit bull terriers (right) (Picture: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer What is an American XL bully - is the controversial dog breed illegal?

The RSPCA says some of the methods used by the Dog Daddy can make frightened dogs' behaviour worse (Youtube/@TheDogDaddyofficial)

The Dog Daddy controversy explained, as RSPCA warns owners against UK shows

Cops received a call from a member of the public reporting a 12 foot yellow python slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street

Bramble now lives at Queen Mary’s School in North Yorkshire (RSPCA/Supplied)

Meet Bramble, the once-abused pony helping young people in her new home

The RSPCA prosecuted a Wigan man over social media videos which showed him beating his staffie, Nala (RSPCA/Supplied)

Violent attack on fox cub among 1,600 social media animal cruelty reports

The two cats both found dead by the RSPCA in happier times (RSPCA/Supplied)

Woman banned from owning pets for five years after starving cats to death

The RSPCA is urging people to write to their MPs to help crack down on the import of dogs with cropped ears (Image: NationalWorld/RSPCA)

Barbaric 'ear-cropping' to make dogs look 'tough'

A seal has been spotted sunbathing by a freshwater lake after making its way 30 miles inland from the coast

Seal spotted sunbathing by rowing lake 30 miles inland from the coast

The two snakes were found abandoned in a cardboard box (Photo: NationalWorld/RSPCA)

Abandoned carpet python snakes found 'severely emaciated'

This cygnet unfortunately died after a fishing hook tore a hole in its neck (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA's warning for anglers as hedgehogs and birds killed by fishing gear

Two black and white kittens have died (not pictured) and two more are believed missing after the incident in Goole (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

RSPCA appeal after kittens 'thrown from moving car'

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’

Clint the cat

Cat hospitalised after being found covered in urine

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

Katie Price took to social media to announced the death of Blade - her sixth pet (Credit: Instagram/Gettys)

Should Katie Price stop adopting animals after Blade's recent death? Benjamin Jackson

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

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

Stan was found dead in a spring trap in Liverpool

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

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RSPCA 'more concerned than ever' over use of animals on I'm a Celeb

Joanna Harris with Kiwi. Picture: SWNS/ NationalWorld Graphics Team

Woman who lost her arm in vicious dog attack is suing RSPCA for £200K

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

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

The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance said dog thefts were 'devastating' for owners. Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock/Mark Hall

Exclusive The scale of dog theft crime in the UK - and how it's going unpunished

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

Timmy is 20-years-old, which is the equivalent to 100 human years.

Timmy, a 20-year-old cat, is looking for his 'retirement home'

RSPCA staff have been devastated after Stanley the Pitbull had to be put to sleep

Pitbull dumped in bag put to sleep after vets find it’s banned breed

Cats ingest antifreeze as they find the ingredient Ethylene glycol tasty (Pic: Getty Images)

Antifreeze poisoning in cats: signs and symptoms to look for

Video grab of footage showing the moment when a ‘poor’ kitten died on a stretch of tarmac after being hurled from a car window. Credit: SWNS

‘Defenceless’ kitten dies on road after being hurled from car window

Christine Kelly was handed a 26-week prison sentence - suspended for 18 months - as well as being banned from keeping all animals for life

Woman who kept emaciated animals living in faeces dodges jail

What cool treats your dog can eat in the summer, and heatstroke advice

Cats Luna and Bailey both died after eating poisoned tuna.

Man handed suspended jail term for poisoning his neighbours’ cats

Photo: Nottinghamshire Police/SWNS)

Video shows police smash their way into car to rescue distressed dog

Expert guidance on how to keep dogs and cats cool this summer

West Ham United’s Kurt Zouma has been condemned over the “very upsetting” video of him kicking and slapping his cat (Photo: PA)

Kurt Zouma banned for keeping cats over ‘disgraceful’ attack on pet

Kurt Zouma. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images

It’s not about the cat: here’s what Kurt Zouma needs to learn

Kurt Zouma of West Ham United looks dejected after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford at London Stadium on February 8, 2022 in London, United Kingdom

Kurt Zouma: petition launched against West Ham star for kicking cat

Eight years after being taken from the front garden of her home, Sussex Police have helped return Cassie the cocker-spaniel back to her rightful home.

Dog reunited with her family - 8 years after being stolen from garden

The Cottesmore Hunt said it “strongly” disapproved of the video of “one of our followers mistreating a pony” (image: Shutterstock)

Teacher sacked after video appears to show woman slapping horse

Geoffrey Bennett's farm showing the vile conditions

Farmer jailed after more than 200 animals found in vile conditions

What to do if you hit an animal with your car

The best products to groom your dog - from scissors to shampoo

Great grooming products for your dog

Seal off the area, there's an intruder in the garden! Dandy pays a visit to a Billinghay resident

‘Hello? Police? There’s a seal on my patio’: Woman finds seal in her garden