Many of the UK’s 12 million dogs are now being left alone while their owners are at work, with research* revealing 26% of those with owners under 50 are now regularly left alone for at least six hours at a time. The survey, carried out by Agria Pet Insurance, found...

Many people will be busy getting their homes ready for Christmas this week, with trees to decorate, baubles to buy and lights to go up. However, while Christmastime is great fun for people, it can be a dangerous time for our pets. Leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, is advising pet...

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, is giving away a £50 voucher to five lucky winners, to go towards feeding their beloved four-legged friends. For 40 years, Natures Menu has been creating 100% real, wholesome pet food that is packed full of naturally nourishing ingredients....

Experts in natural pet food, Nature’s Variety, is giving away £50 worth of online credit for five lucky winners to spend on their treasured furry friends. From its much-loved, innovative Freeze Dried range, to its succulent Meat Boost and Selected Dry products, winners can choose from a variety of premium...

An overlooked rescue dog is being taught Welsh in a bid to find him a happy forever home. Buddy – or Bilingual Buddy as the team have lovingly named him – is being taught training command words in Welsh by his Canine Carer Lizzie Smith, who is learning the language too. After receiving...

The RSPCA’s Hillfield Animal Home in Burton upon Trent is hoping for a feline fairytale this Christmas - a new home for its longest-staying residents. Chesney, a 12-year-old British Shorthair, was once admired at pedigree cat shows, but is believed to have been initially given up for adoption when he...

Delamere Forest in Cheshire is crowned the UK’s most picturesque spot for dog walking, though data reveals that trails, parks and beaches right across the UK make the top 20. Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most beautiful spots among the UK’s top dog-walking trails. Delamere Forest in Cheshire came...

As the UK enjoys a scattering of snow, two snowy white bunnies Frosty and Blizzard are waiting to find their forever home. Frosty and Blizzard were rescued in Lancashire and came into the care of the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield and District branch at the end of August. The two Polish rabbits...

Vets, academics, responsible breeders and welfare organisations are warning the public about the potential demand for flat-faced puppies in the lead up to Christmas, and urging caution when it comes to puppy buying at this time. Data from Google Trends shows that in the second half of 2020, searches for...

A dog who was badly injured after being hit by a car has bounced back from his broken leg to learn to play football again; inspired by England’s huge 10-0 win over San Marino. One-year-old Sam is a cheeky rottweiler cross collie who was rushed into the RSPCA’s Finsbury Park...