A brand-new brainteaser, created by Natures Menu to celebrate National Dog Day, has Brits chasing their tails trying to find the Xoloitzcuintle amongst the well-known breeds. The Xoloitzcuintle, or Xolo, is pronounced ‘show-low-eats-queent-lee’. More commonly known as a Mexican hairless dog, Xolos are known for their lack of hair...

Dogs Trust warns of impending dog behaviour crisis as new research shows the impact of lockdown on the nation’s dogs. According to new research released by the dog welfare charity today, over a quarter of owners say their dog has developed at least one new problem behaviour during lockdown. Dogs Trust...

The RSPCA rescued a seven-week old kitten from under the bonnet of a car which had just driven a 30-mile journey with the cat trapped inside. Luckily, the young male cat did not suffer any burns or injuries throughout the journey and has now been offered a loving home by...

To celebrate National Dog Day on the 26th August, Safestyle UK has launched a nationwide #DoginWindow photo competition asking dog owners to share their best snaps to find the UK’s cutest pooch. Life in lockdown has resulted in many dog owners spending more time than ever at home with their furry friends,...

Battersea is urging people to bring unwanted and abandoned kittens, litters and pregnant cats to rescues as kitten season ramps up. During the summer months, Battersea often sees a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors of their three centres, an annual trend known as ‘kitten...

One of Dogs Trust Shoreham’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home after spending 653 days in their care. Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming centre staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual matching service - using video-based home checks...

The RSPCA rescued a fox which had fallen into a dock and was stranded on a floating raft in the centre of the water outside the Excel Centre in London. The charity received a call to alert them that the fox was in a bit of a predicament. Inspector Mitchell...

Three celebrity spaniels and their owner has raised a remarkable £100,000 for PDSA in less than six weeks. A devoted owner and his famous four-legged Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry, have broken records for the largest sum raised for vet charity PDSA by a single volunteer fundraiser. Kerry Irving, the...

The RSPCA rescued a newborn kitten which had somehow been separated from its mum and was struggling without her. The tiny cat still had her eyes closed and umbilical cord attached and couldn’t have been more than a day or two old. A member of the public spotted the kitten...

As many people welcome new pets into their lives during lockdown, PDSA highlight the importance of pet insurance. While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured...