With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. At this time of year, we see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for your...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving new home for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was nearly strangled to death after she was cruelly tied up with rope and abandoned. Five-year-old Tetley has been left permanently scarred from the deep lacerations she suffered to her neck after she was found...

Three rescue dogs adopted from Dogs Trust rehoming centres have joined the ranks as Police Dogs serving with Nottinghamshire Police. Dogs Trust staff spotted the incredible potential of Rocket, Dougie and Rocky while they were in the charity’s care.  All were intelligent, eager to learn and had a high play...

Premium pet food brand Edgard and Cooper, a leading provider of ethical, natural and fresh kibble, food and treats for UK pets, has partnered with plant-based platform, Deliciously Ella, to introduce more fruit and veg into dogs’ diets with their first plant-based products.   Ella Mills, Founder of Deliciously Ella, is known for her flavourful,...

A man from County Durham who was filmed on a mobile phone beating his seven-month-old puppy has been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Christopher Smith of Rutland Place, Consett, claimed he was drunk when he carried out the five-minute attack on Lazarus who was seen cowering and trying...

Dog harness and accessory specialist, Topdog, has been supporting charities across the UK through sales of its dog harnesses since 2019. Based in Norfolk, Topdog sells a range of unique matching accessories for dogs and their owners, from poo bag holders to harnesses and ID tags. And, for every harness...

Writtle University College in Essex has awarded an honorary degree to leading animal behaviourist, Jane Williams. On Friday 8th September, Jane attended the University College's graduation ceremony at Chelmsford Cathedral. The event celebrated the success of the Class of 2023 and highlighted Jane’s achievements. Writtle University College’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Middleton,...

A beautiful Burmese cat has been reunited with her owner in North London three weeks after going missing, when the RSPCA were able to trace the pet’s owners via her microchip. Tia had been seen hanging around on a patio not far from her home in Park View Road, Neasden. The...

Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Wolverhampton store have just donated 180 boxes of Banana, Apple and Blueberry treats to Birmingham Dogs Home. First in the queue to enjoy the organic treats was Murray – a big friendly stray who has yet to find his forever home. Murray has been at Birmingham...

Dementia is a syndrome and a group of symptoms associated with brain function, and it causes things like memory loss, speed of thinking, movement, and ability to use language clearly. This illness is extremely difficult to deal with, and can present a great challenge, both for the people suffering from...