Summer has finally arrived but it doesn’t come without its dangers. In 2019, the British Veterinary Association recorded a three year high in the number of dogs left in hot cars. To help avoid a nation of hot dogs, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has pulled together advice on how to keep...

Ready for a fun-filled summer with your dog? As well as your family, it’s important to ensure your dogs are entertained, keeping active, socialising, and having fun. Below, experts at Canine Cottages have suggested seven dog-friendly activities to help make this summer the most paw-fect one ever! 1. Meetup with fellow...

A new animal welfare bill, which includes plans to end live exports after 50 years of campaigning, has been welcomed by the RSPCA. Published today (8 June), the Kept Animals Bill includes a proposal to end live exports of animals, tougher regulations on the imports on puppies, powers to restrict...

The RSPCA is caring for four 12-week-old lurcher puppies which were handed into a vet surgery in Leatherhead after they had been found dumped in a plastic bag by a nearby river. The charity is now appealing for information to find out how these puppies came to be abandoned. The member...

A new dog wellbeing drink has been launched ahead of July’s Pet Hydration Month, to offer dog owners a healthy way to keep their pooches hydrated this summer. Pet Hydration Month is marked each July to raise awareness of the importance of keeping pets hydrated and to remind owners to...

Over the past twelve months, many pet owners have had to learn a thing or two about grooming their furry friends at home. PDSA vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “Proper grooming is an essential part of any pet’s health, but nails and claws can be particularly tricky to maintain. Different...

This National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) the RSPCA reveals it has seen a surge in new volunteers since the start of the pandemic. During what has been a difficult 15 months for all charities, the RSPCA has been incredibly grateful to have doubled its number of volunteers since the start...

The RSPCA rescued a juvenile fox which was caught by his neck and leg in football netting in a garden in Harrow. It is believed the poor fox had been trapped in the netting for at least three hours when he was rescued by RSPCA Inspector Simon Hoggett in Hazeldene...

Kerry Postlewhite, Director of Public Affairs at Cruelty Free International offers an insight on what more can and should be done by the UK government, as well as how the public, a nation of animal lovers, can help. Last month, the Environment Secretary, George Eustice launched the Government's first-of-a-kind Action Plan...

As a renowned animal rescue charity, Battersea has always believed that every animal is wonderfully unique. However sometimes a dog or cat comes along that is more unusual than most. Meet Chickadee, the blind rescue cat with only one eye and a huge zest for life. Three-year-old Chickadee arrived at Battersea’s...