An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm. Sam Kiddle volunteered at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for two years before starting a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship...

Dogs will be head over paws for the latest addition to Earth Animal’s best-selling No-Hide® range: Venison — the perfect treat for furry loved ones this Valentine’s Day. The delicious new Venison No-Hide® Wholesome Chews are made from free range, grass-fed venison, which is naturally high in protein and B...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...

Pet owners are urged to be careful in their choice of Valentine’s Day Gifts and GoCompare Pet Insurance offers tips on how to pet-proof your romantic day. GoCompare is urging UK dog owners not to put their dogs’ health at risk during festive occasions because they do not realise that...

A Torfaen woman has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, for causing unnecessary suffering to her dog Bobbie who was found in an emaciated condition. Laura Marie Webb of Herberts Road, Garndiffaith, Torfaen, pleaded guilty to one animal welfare offence when she appeared at Cwmbran...

Chef and TV presenter, Matt Tebbutt, discusses the importance of using high-quality ingredients in pet food following his visit to the Natures Menu factory A third* of pet owners say their dog eats better than themselves, but how much do Brits really check what’s in the food they’re serving their...

Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest were treated to a live performance from love song legend Marvin Gaye to help boost the monkey love this mating season. Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques, a tail-less species of monkey that originate from Algeria and Morocco. As every new...

With the growing trend to treat our pets on Valentine’s Day, Pets at Home has revealed what it has on offer for our four-legged friends, including a number of special gifts and experiences. From a luxury spa treatment at The Groom Room – with £1 from every treatment going to...

A neglected dog who couldn’t see through thick green discharge caused by eye infections and whose claws had grown into his pads is looking for a special foster home after being diagnosed with cancer. Nine-year-old English bull terrier Reggie was taken in by the RSPCA Isle of Thanet branch, in...

A mystery virus which affects dogs is apparently sweeping through the country, as reports of pets suffering with the illness continue to pour in. The virus, which was first reported in North Yorkshire, has been labelled as a case for concern by the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) due...