The Kennel Club, the organisation behind Crufts, is inviting dogs and owners to its ‘Have a Go’ training day and special show, hosted by Leeds City and District Canine Association, on Sunday 24 July at Harewood House Estate, Leeds. Owners can find out what it’s like to compete in the...

New figures show the RSPCA sees a spike in reports of cruelty during the summer months and with pet ownership on the rise coupled with financial pressures the charity is braced for a summer of suffering. The RSPCA receives around 90,000 calls to its cruelty line every month and investigates...

tails.com is expanding its new retail range to reach over 400 Sainsbury’s stores across the UK following a successful pilot earlier this year. tails.com’s new in-store advanced nutrition range focuses on weight management, gut health and immunity for dogs and received an average score of 4.8 stars - significantly above the...

Loveable Labrador Ozzy, who spent one year in Dogs Trust care, is now living an idyllic life in the Scottish Highlands after finding his perfect match. Ozzy was just 10 months old when he was handed into Ballymena Rehoming Centre, Northern Ireland in May 2020 due to his owners no...

Following the success of the recent Elvis movie, a cat charity is seeking a new home for one of its overlooked feline visitors who does a great impression of the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Five-year-old Marmalade came into the care of Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre in Sussex...

Scientists have found that certain healthy bacteria have a role to play in helping reduce signs of anxiety in dogs. This exciting research suggests that owners can help to support their pet’s mental wellbeing by feeding a good diet that encourages a healthy balance of gut bacteria. The link between the...

New research carried out by Everypaw Pet Insurance has compiled a list of the top 10 most common dog illnesses and conditions to help people spot symptoms at an early stage and treat their pets. Kennel Cough takes the top spot followed by Dog Fleas and then Pancreatitis. It comes as...

Nearly three in 10 (29%) pet owners admit to feeding their dogs something toxic and, with BBQ season upon us, new research has revealed the most toxic foods for dogs this summer. The research has been conducted by dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages, which also polled pet owners across...

Two puppies were rescued from a car that had been abandoned in a supermarket car park in Surrey. Concerns were raised about the puppies who were shut inside a crate in the back of a car parked in the car park at Tesco in Caterham on Sunday 19 June. RSPCA animal...

The costs of everyday living are surging and, understandably, more people are worrying about how they’re going to be able to afford to cover their expenses, including their pets. The RSPCA’s groundbreaking report, the Animal Kindness Index, in partnership with the Scottish SPCA, looked at the nation’s attitude towards animals. The...