In the UK, 65% of dogs are overweight, and with summer hot on our heels, barbecues and picnics will pick back up, and the urge to share a cheat meal with your dog may be strong. Star of This Morning and grain free dog food brand Barking Heads’ vet, Dr...

Since launching last year, real-life partners turned business partners Sue and Jon Vinsome have been combining their love for animals with running their own successful Petpals business, providing premium pet care to the pets of Chichester. Both firm believers in using the success of their business for good, the couple...

This National Volunteers Week, PDSA is celebrating the thousands of incredible volunteers across the country. The annual week takes place from Thursday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 7, and this year marks 39 years of celebrating those who devote their time to great causes. PDSA’s Loughborough-based charity shop is recognising the...

From dog walking to van driving, from data entry to campaigning on animal welfare issues - the RSPCA offers a tremendous variety of roles for aspiring volunteers to get stuck into. The animal charity has enjoyed a boom in volunteer numbers in recent months, helped by over 1,000 people signing...

We all know life is better with a best friend at our side and that’s definitely the case for best buddies Fudge and Blue at Dogs Trust Manchester. But although these four-legged friends are devoted to each other, they are hoping that as Best Friends Day approaches (8 June) they...

Hip hip hooray - holiday season is nearly upon us! And with UK beach getaways involving our furry family members more popular than ever, PDSA has pulled together top advice for travelling with your pet this summer. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Being able to take your pet with...

With Child Safety Week beginning today (Monday 5 June), Battersea is offering advice to parents on how to keep their children safe around dogs. Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Behaviour and Training at Battersea says: “Keeping your child safe is paramount to parents at any time of year. But as...

Young dog lovers and their four-legged-friends are preparing for a fun-filled summer in Rutland, as the annual Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp returns to Rutland Showground, for a third consecutive year. Promising an action-packed week of activities, training and entertainment for both youngsters and their dogs, the YKC Summer...

A man who punched his dog with such force that he injured his hand and went to hospital has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for the rest of his life. Edward Casey was caught on camera physically and verbally abusing Staffordshire Bull Terrier Patch on two occasions following...

The RSPCA has thanked the massive contribution made by its volunteers after enjoying a surge in numbers of those offering their help during the Big Help Out. The animal charity is marking Volunteers' Week (June 1-7), which is an annual celebration of the efforts made by millions of people who...