fbpx
HomeNews

News

Charities

Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
Companion Life
Charities

Six unwanted kittens handed in at Yorkshire vets in taped-up box

The RSPCA is appealing for a man who left a box of six kittens at a Yorkshire vets practice to come forward. The four-week-old felines were presented at Vermuyden Vets in Goole on Thursday, May 4.  They were taken to RSPCA Goole and District Branch, where staff later had to rush...
Companion Life
News

Petto Smart Nutrition dog treats launched by two dog lovers  on...

Petto Smart Nutrition is a new UK-based company that’s on a mission to create healthier diets for dogs, while making the planet a better place to live, with the launch of its first products – a range of baked, high protein plant-based dog treats that smell and taste great. The...
Companion Life
Charities

Adoption plea for young German Shepherd who has spent more than...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Warrington is putting out a special appeal for a tennis ball-mad dog who has spent nearly all her life in kennels. German Shepherd Petra came into the care of the charity’s Warrington, Halton & St Helens branch as a puppy in May 2021. Until now, the...
Companion Life
News

Here’s how dogs can boost your wellbeing, according to an expert

There’s nothing quite like the love of a four-legged best friend and, in time for Mental Health Awareness Week, new research has found that over three quarters of people in the UK agree that owning a dog has positively impacted their wellbeing. As part of a new study, dog-friendly holiday...
Companion Life
Charities

Mayhew’s Head of Operations & Acting Head of Clinic named category...

Mayhew is proud to announce that Lisa Guiney, the organisation's Head of Operations & Acting Head of Clinic, has been selected as a Finalist for the prestigious Charity Employee of the Year Award Category in the 2023 Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards. The Awards, for which there were 5,000 nominations, were announced...
Companion Life
News

Dog fighting fit again after vets remove ‘football-sized’ lump

A couple worried about their dog putting on a few pounds were stunned when vets removed a mass from its abdomen the same weight as their other dog. Seven-year-old Labrador Retriever Colin needed surgery at specialists Swift Referrals in Wetherby, West Yorkshire after being repeatedly sick. And Tom Mayes and partner...
Companion Life
News

Cheshire cat lucky to survive after going into labour on roadside...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found giving birth on the side of a country road near Chester. The black long-haired cat was rushed to a local vet by the animal charity after she was spotted by a member of the public near to a railway...
Companion Life
Charities

Nine-year-old Nairn dog lover has hair cut off to raise money...

A Nairn dog-lover has proved she is a cut above the rest after having a radical haircut and raising over £1,000 for rescue dogs.  Nine-year-old Danni Donaldson has been proudly growing her hair all her life but when she decided to take on a new look for charity, she chose...
Companion Life
Charities

RSPCA in Lancashire launches urgent fostering drive as number of unwanted...

The RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch is looking for dedicated foster carers to help give rescue dogs and cats a fresh start. Staff at the rehoming centre at Altham, near Accrington, are caring for an increasing number of unwanted animals and need foster carers to provide temporary accommodation until forever homes...
Companion Life
News

University of Lincoln and Zigzag puppy training app collaborate on pioneering...

The University of Lincoln, Carolyn Menteith and Zigzag, the UK’s Number 1 puppy training app, are conducting new research into puppy behaviour in order to help puppy owners across the world build a better understanding and emotional connection with their pets.  This research will explore the impact of a new...
Companion Life

FEATURED

Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
Companion Life

Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...