Useful links for pet owners

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a long-established animal welfare charity in England and Wales, with practical care advice for most kinds of pet.

A UK veterinary charity providing care for the pets of people who need help with vet costs, along with free pet health advice online.

A UK pet charity that rehomes animals, provides vet care and publishes advice on pet health and behaviour.

A London-based rescue and rehoming charity for dogs and cats, with guidance on adoption, training and behaviour.

The regulator of veterinary surgeons in the UK. Its Find a Vet service helps you search for practices near you.

A UK dog welfare charity that rehomes dogs and offers advice on training, behaviour and responsible ownership.

The UK organisation for dog breeds and dog welfare, with breed information and guidance on finding and caring for a dog.

A UK cat welfare charity that rehomes cats and publishes clear advice on cat care, health and behaviour.

A charity focused on improving the health and welfare of cats worldwide, with detailed advice for owners and vets.

A UK charity dedicated to the welfare of pet rabbits, with advice on housing, diet, companionship and health.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with general pet care guidance and information on adoption.

The US registry of purebred dogs, publishing breed profiles alongside advice on training, health and dog ownership.

Formerly The Humane Society of the United States, an animal protection organisation that publishes resources for pet owners.

Part of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, sharing research-based information on cat health for owners.

The professional body for veterinarians in the US, with pet owner resources on health, safety and responsible care.

A UK equestrian charity offering horse care and welfare advice for owners and riders.

RSPCA guidance on keeping pet birds such as budgies, canaries and parrots, including diet, companionship and environment.

RSPCA guidance for people who keep or are considering reptiles and other exotic pets, with links to species care sheets.

A charity working to protect wild parrots and improve the care of parrots kept in homes.

A UK charity promoting the welfare of tortoises, turtles and terrapins, with care sheets for keepers.

Free, confidential support from Blue Cross for anyone grieving a pet, formerly known as the Pet Bereavement Support Service.

Advice and resources for coping with the loss of a cat, including the Paws to Listen grief support service.