Dogs Trust’s Canine Welfare Grants Committee is seeking preliminary applications from researchers for its 2022 round of grants. Over nearly two decades, projects funded by these grants have led to huge leaps forward in the understanding of and impact on canine welfare. The deadline for preliminary applications is 9th June...

Motorists are being urged to avoid leaving their beloved pet dogs on their own in cars for any amount of time - regardless of the weather. The experts at LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have been exploring the changing internal temperatures of a car with different temperatures outside. And...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five ‘vulnerable’ puppies were found abandoned in a box in a Surrey park. A member of the public was shocked to stumble upon a small box with five crying puppies inside when they were walking through Heathervale Recreation Ground in New Haw, Addlestone,...

Bizarrely, a new TikTok trend has emerged of dog owners using purple shampoo on their dogs. While this might seem harmless enough, the sudden craze has been flagged as a concern from Head Vet at tails.com as the “chemicals within the product cause skin irritation”. Dr Sean McCormack is warning...

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk is back for 2022 hosted by Adam Henson, Cotswolds farmer and rural TV Presenter. Join us on 21stMay for a circular 3km- to 5km-walk around Waddesdon Manor, one of the UK’s loveliest National Trust sites. Agria, the UK’s most trusted pet insurer, will...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a fur-ever home for a cat called Bee Bee who has been in the charity’s care for over one year. Bee Bee, an eight-year-old male black and white cat, was rescued last May when he was found as a stray with a large abscess...

Nearly one in 10 (9%) UK pet owners who chose to purchase a cat or dog now regrets not adopting their animal companion instead, a survey by GoCompare pet insurance has revealed. Young people are the most likely to feel this way, according to the comparison site, as 15% of...

Staff at Dogs Trust West Calder have their fingers crossed that dynamic duo, Thelma & Louise, will soon find their forever family after being overlooked for so long. The gorgeous greyhound sisters also have their paws crossed that their wait will soon be over! The centres Canine Carers are currently...

Following the success of its 2021 doggy advent calendar, the wellness brand for dogs Pooch & Mutt is handing over the reins to dog-loving children across the UK to help design its 2022 advent calendar. Budding artists aged 16 and under will have the opportunity for their design to feature...

1999 was the year the Euro was launched, the London Eye appeared on the South Bank and pop group Steps started the year off at number one with hit single Tragedy. But as far as Dogs Trust Shrewsbury was concerned it is best remembered as the year dog-lovers Jane Davies...