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Animal Welfare Column: Denzil the dog was tied up and abandoned

Take a close look at this dog and you can see a wound where a rope had become embedded in his neck.Read

Animal Welfare Column: Benny knows what it's like to be not wanted

I’ve just had some wonderful news. Read

Animal Welfare Column: Busy day for local RSPCA inspector!

I’ve just spent the afternoon with Inspector Mike Beaman, the RSPCA Inspector for this area.Read

Animal column: Dash the three-legged cat is doing well

When this week’s cat, Dash, was found, his right back leg was so badly injured that it had to be amputated straightaway.Read

Animal Welfare column: Choosing between Emilio and Frank

AT THREE o’clock in the morning I was awake thinking of Emilio and Frank.Read

Animal Welfare: Tabby cat had a difficult start to life

Just like people, some cats have a better start in life than others. Read

Animal Welfare column: Have you got a soft spot for these rabbits?

If you’re an adult, do you find you’ve still got a soft spot for the sort of animal you owned as a child? I had two rabbits as a child and I’m still particularly fond of rabbits.Read

Animal Rescue Column: Singapore cat Mr Woo looks for new home in UK

When was the last time you did a bit of knitting? Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are appealing to knittersto help create security blankets for their foster dogs.Read

Ealing Animals: Luke was born to enjoy the outdoors

HAVE you heard the contestants on X factor saying they were “born to sing?” Do you ever feel as though there is something you were ‘born to do?’Read

Ealing Animals: Cat Twiglet cried when foster carer went out

I’m starting with an urgent request on behalf of Twiglet, a pretty, very friendly, adult ginger cat, who needs to be re-homed as soon as possible. Read

Ealing Animals: Wildlife exhibition reminds us of animal vulnerability

Have you seen this year’s wildlife photographic exhibition at the Natural History Museum? I haven’t got there yet but I have seen the lovely advertisements for it on the London Underground. Read

Ealing Animals: Which Prime Minister owned a ginger cat?

I’ve got a question for you this week. Which prime minister is famous for having owned a ginger cat? While you’re thinking, I’ll tell you about Woo.Read

Ealing Animals: Animal home's proactive approach to helping

It seems to me that the Mayhew Animal Home is a really special place. Not only does it help hundreds of animals who turn up at the door but staff also proactively seek out other animals they can help.Read

Ealing Animals: Lost cat and dog kits could come in useful

I HAVE just seen a notice about missing cat and I can understand the anguish of the owner. It happened to me once and I was distraught.Read

Ealing Animals: Six pups in need of good homes

I’ve just had a lively morning with six little pups. They are gorgeous, eight weeks old, cross breed Jack Russells and certainly keep you on your toes.Read

Ealing Animals: Why microchipping is worth the effort

True to form, despite my best endeavours, one of my cats needed urgent veterinary treatment over the Christmas holiday. Fortunately, for my bank balance, we managed to avoid out of hours care.Read

Ealing Animals: New arrival Mura the cat hid for a week

Settling a cat into a new home needs to be done with care. In my experience some settle in quickly and others take more time.Read

Ealing Animals: Eli knows what hunger is

At 15 months old, he had to fend for himself on the streets of London. Eli is a very friendly and intelligent Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is in foster care with the Mayhew Animal Home.Read

Ealing Animals: Role model sought

HAVE you ever had a role model? Do you know someone who always seems to say and do the right thing and you wish you could be more like them? Read

Ealing Animals: Domino will be a challenge for new owner

I went downstairs this morning giving my large ginger cat a wide berth before he could deliver a quick swipe round the ankles.Read