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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...
As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes.
One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
Research reveals having an office dog boosts employees moods by 30%
There are plenty of lifestyle benefits to owning a dog, including keeping you active, improving your mental health and providing you with a trusted companion, and it has been revealed that these benefits are now present in the workplace too.
The pandemic saw a huge rise in young professionals becoming...
Five fur-iendly staycation spots to celebrate National Pet Month
Sykes Holiday Cottages saw bookings to its pet-friendly holiday lets rise 40% last year compared with 2019, driven in part by the increase in dog ownership during the pandemic.
With National Pet Month underway, Sykes has rounded up a selection of its best pet-friendly properties that are suitable for every...
Nervous dog marks one-year anniversary in kennels as adopters are put...
A nervous lurcher is looking for the paw-fect home with owners who can help bring him out of his shell. Sadly, eight-year-old Bandit is approaching his one-year anniversary in kennels (on Sunday 10 April).
Bandit was rescued by the RSPCA from a multi-dog household where his needs were not being...
Dog kept locked in bedroom finds the world a scary place...
Staffordshire bull terrier cross Dotty was taken in by the RSPCA in July 2021 after being rescued underweight and suffering from a skin condition.
She’d been kept locked in a bedroom with little socialisation so the world can be quite an overwhelming place for her.
Staff at the charity’s Ashley Heath...
King Charles Spaniel crowned greenest breed
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been named the ‘greenest’ breed of dog, following new research that scored 25 of the UK's most popular breeds based on how eco-friendly they are.
While many of us have become increasingly aware of our carbon footprint over the years, and may have even...
Fundraising appeal launched to pay for major surgery to help bulldog...
An RSPCA branch has launched a fundraising appeal to pay for extensive treatment and major surgery to help a bulldog with severe health problems.
Four-year-old British bulldog Cleo was rescued by RSPCA inspectors and taken in by RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District branch.
Branch chief executive Mary McSherry said: “Cleo is...
Here’s the reason you won’t be able to take rabbits home...
Pet care specialist, Pets at Home, has announced it will be pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores over the Easter weekend.
From Good Friday to Easter Monday, rabbits will be removed from its pet villages across the country to help put a stop...
Nutravet to exhibit at DogFest events
Natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet will be exhibiting at three DogFest events this year.
After their success at Crufts 2022, the Nutravet team will be heading to DogFest for the first time this summer.
DogFest welcomes over 150,000 visitors each year with fun dog shows, stunning country walks, advice from experts,...
RSPCA appeal after puppy dumped in park with fractured leg
A 12-week-old puppy had to have her leg amputated after being found abandoned in a park in Liverpool with an open fracture.
The black female lurcher pup was found on the night of Wednesday 30 March by a member of the public and taken to a Liverpool vet.
RSPCA animal rescue...
Yorkshire-based pet food company shortlisted in the 2022 Food and Drinks...
Yorkshire-based pet food company, Pure Pet Food has been shortlisted in the 2022 Food and Drinks Heroes awards.
Daniel Valdur Eha and Mathew Cockroft, founders of Pure, have recently been shortlisted for the Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Starting their business from scratch in Dan’s kitchen in Halifax over...
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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme
The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity.
The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award.
Learning at Work Week takes place...
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