Against all odds a tiny kitten managed to survive after its stressed mother couldn’t cope and three of her litter died. Whilst it’s a myth that a mother cat will automatically reject her new born kittens if they are touched by humans; there are sadly many more real reasons why...

Sports fans and pet lovers around the world will be able to tune in to the first tennis tournament for dogs this year. Pet food specialists PurePetFood.co.uk are set to host the first Woofbledon Chompionships, with the competition to be top dog and scoop up the tasty treats and trophy...

New research from Washington State University and Mars Petcare’s Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition reveals dogs may be a useful tool to help improve college student’s memory, attention and to tackle stress. The results of the first-of-its-kind research was revealed this week at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) conferences...

PDSA is urging owners to remember that ‘not long’ is too long when it comes to leaving dogs (or any pets) in cars. The vet charity is also raising awareness of what to do if you come across a distressed dog in a car. Even a parked car in the shade...

The RSPCA is warning of a summer abandonment crisis with an 85% increase in the number of reports about dumped animals in summer months. The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity in England and Wales is expecting to see a huge rise in calls about abandoned pets, often dumped in...

As temperatures soar, Pets at Home has launched a range of ‘Cool Club’ cooling products designed to keep pooches from overheating in the sun. With Brits enjoying a scorcher of a summer, the Cool Club range of products are a must-have to help keep pets cool, hydrated and protected from...

A devoted doggie due who met at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are looking for love again through no fault of their own. Four-year-old ex-racing Greyhounds Gina and Frankie originally found themselves at the West Down-based rehoming centre in August 2018 after their racing career had come to an end. They had never...

A man and woman have been given suspended sentences after police and RSPCA offers found more than 40 animals living in ‘hell’. Mandy Allinson and Michael Connolly, both of Grosmont, Whitby, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court this week for a trial after denying 10 offences each. On Monday (24 June), both...

The RSPCA is appealing for foster carers for the influx of cats and kittens that are admitted into their care during summer months. From May to September is the time of year when most kittens are born, and every year the RSPCA sees an influx of cats and newborn kittens...

Animal abusers could face up to five years in jail, under a new bill announced by Defra this week. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 June, following years of campaigning from the RSPCA and other animal welfare charities. Under the new bill, the maximum sentence will...