Animal welfare charity Mayhew is bracing for kitten season, having cared for an average of 130 kittens and pregnant cats monthly between May and August in recent years. Head of Operations Lisa Guiney highlights cases like Vi, a young cat rescued with her litter.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue has relaunched its 60 Miles in May fundraising challenge, inviting supporters to walk, run, cycle or swim 60 miles over the month. Participants can earn rewards such as a T-shirt, water bottle and medal while raising funds for rescue dogs.

Cats Protection Taunton & Minehead is running an online 'cat show' fundraiser inviting cat owners to share photos of their pets across daily themed categories in late February and early March. Proceeds will support unwanted, stray and abandoned cats in the charity's care, including six-year-old Bodhi, who is currently looking for a home.

Presenter Natasha Kaplinsky cut the ribbon to open Dogs Trust's newest charity shop in Lewes, East Sussex, bringing her dog Dolly along. The UK's largest dog welfare charity says the boutique shop offers bargains while raising funds for its work.

Greyhounds in Need, an English-registered charity founded in 1998, has grown considerably in its efforts to help greyhounds worldwide. The charity remains especially focused on the plight of Spanish-bred greyhounds, known as Galgos, bringing groups to the UK each year.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, the UK's largest horse welfare charity, is marking its Ruby Anniversary 40 years after being founded in 1984. Since then, more than 5,500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys have found safety at the sanctuary, alongside countless others helped through its outreach work.