A recent survey by Rosewood Pet Products into our pet spending habits has revealed that 69% of pet owners sacrifice personal expenditure to accommodate pet care. Devoted pet parents admitted they cut back by shopping in cheaper supermarkets, giving up takeaways and even dipping into their savings to care for their...

An elderly blind dog who came into rescue in Wales at the age of 11 has got a bright future ahead of him after his “cheeky personality'' won over his foster carer who decided to permanently adopt him. Golden oldie Tiny Tim, described as “young at heart,” was in a...

Tennis fever might grip the nation for just two weeks every summer, but homeless hound Gizmo is hoping his year-round love of tennis balls will serve him up an ace home during Wimbledon fortnight. Sadly, when the famous tournament gets underway on Monday (27 June), Crossbreed Gizmo will have lived...

A charity has launched the search for the nation’s bravest canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a UK welfare charity that supports and celebrates working and retired police dogs – is hosting its awards this year and is looking for inspirational tails of bravery and heart-warming stories of...

The countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as DogFest is coming to Belvoir Castle this weekend. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which has a rehoming centre in Loughborough, is the charity partner for this year’s dog-focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers to...

If you’re a new puppy parent embarking on your first dog journey, one thing you might not have considered is how much dog owners love to talk about poo! It might sound strange, but your dog’s poo can tell you a lot about their overall health, and since they poo...

Pets at Home has launched its new summer range for pets, helping owners have plenty of outdoor fun with their furry friends while also keeping them safe and protected in the sun. From dog-friendly sun cream and cooling vests to ice lollies and garden toys, and even a special summer...

The Kennel Club, the organisation behind Crufts, is inviting dogs and owners based in the south east to its ‘Have a Go’ training day and special show, hosted by Windsor Dog Show Society on Saturday 2 July at Home Park, Windsor. Owners can find out what it’s like to compete...

An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days. Kitkat, who turned nine yesterday (15 June), has been at the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Burton upon Trent, for nearly four...

Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet. The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign....