As households across the UK adjust to the new sanctions restricting outdoor activity, it seems that this has had a delightfully positive outcome for the nation’s dogs. Amid concerns that the restrictions would negatively impact on their dog’s health, owners have been finding creative ways to top up their pup’s...

With the nation’s dog owners set to spend National Pet Month (April 1 to May 10) indoors, Dogs Trust shares their tips to keep their dogs happy with simple household items. Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust, said: “We understand that owners may be looking for ways...

Barking Heads partners with Blue Cross and The Trussell Trust to support vulnerable pet owners during the Covid-19 crisis. Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current coronavirus crisis. In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which...

The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019. The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...

The Big Bakes team are helping dog owners across the nation turn Barking into Baking with their new free online classes as part of a new mini-series. The Big Bakes is the UK’s first and only live baking competition, where guests take part in live bake-off events in fully decked...

RSPCA welcomes Lucy’s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade. Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...

A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times. As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty. The cat had just been given the green light to start...

A seal pup who managed to find his way to Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire has been released back to the wild after three months in RSPCA care. A family out walking their dogs on Boxing Day came across the young grey seal. They waited with the seal, who has been named...

The UK’s a nation of animal lovers, right? Research has discovered that almost 50% of the British homes have a pet, with just over 1 in 4 owning a dog, and nearly 1 in 5 owning a cat. ‘Why?’ you ask. Well, a whopping 90% of pet owners have confirmed...

Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country – and while we all enjoy cameos from our work mates’ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...