The mobile app service, FirstVet will be offering free dog MOTs for pet owners at DogFest events this summer. Founded in Sweden, FirstVet provides video call veterinary consultations and delivers fast and affordable round-the-clock access to experiences vets via the app. FirstVet’s walk-in clinics at this year’s DogFest events, designed and...

The RSPCA Canterbury branch is appealing to local people to help rehome cats in need of outdoor space. The branch is supporting an 80-year old many who need to find homes for the 29 cats that live on his smallholding in Kent. Although he has been able to take care of...

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew help to combat mental illness with dog therapy initiative, TheraPaws. At Mayhew, they know that companionship offered by an animal or pet goes a long way in reducing anxiety and stress and boosting mood. During Mental Health Awareness Week and all year round, their TheraPaws...

New findings show that men who like dogs are still seen as more masculine than those who like cats. The findings came from a Cats Protection survey that asked 2,000 men to assign attributes to a man in two photos – one with a cat and one with a dog. The...

PDSA offer pet first aid advice to owners to help stabilise a pet in an emergency situation. Despite out best efforts to protect our pets, accidents can and do happen. In serious cases, knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death. Vet charity, PDSA...

A tabby and white cat is looking for a retirement home after her owner sadly passed away. Crystal’s owner had registered her for the RSPCA’s Home for Life scheme, which means that if an owner passes away, the charity will care for and try to find a loving new home...

Fish4Dogs hosted a special afternoon tea to help launch the Great Birmingham Bark Off event. The afternoon tea event in aid of Birmingham Dogs Home raised £120 and showcased an array of tasty bakes for humans and their four-legged friends. Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging supporters to stage their own...

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating finding its 4,000th rescue dog its forever home. Two-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Butch was being cared for at the Denton-based rehoming centre having been found wandering the streets of Stockport. Butch has now taken the accolade of being the 4,000th dogs to be adopted,...

A raw pet food brand is now shipping more than 140,000 meals every week to UK dog owners. Bella & Duke was set up less than two years ago by two friends after three of their four dogs developed cancer. Dried dog food, or kibble, has grown in popularity over...

New legislation to end puppy and kitten farming will be laid in Parliament today, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced. Known as ‘Lucy’s Law’, it will mean that puppies and kitten can no longer be sold by a third-party seller – such as a pet shop or commercial dealer...