As we head into summer, the PDSA are raising awareness about the importance of microchipping your pets. June marks National Microchipping Month in the UK and with holiday season nearly upon us, it’s important for pet owners to take precautions before they go away. Microchipping dogs is a legal requirement in...

The RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take on a trekking challenge to raise funds to help animals in need. The Threshold Trail series will see three events in June and July with participants taking on the double marathon challenge of 52-miles across some very scenic routes. Nicky Ifould, acting head...

The RSPCA is urging people to consider the long-term commitment of owning a cat, which on average live for 14 years. There are an estimated 10. Million cats in the UK, cats are a popular choice for many and can make great pets. A study funded by the RSPCA, published in...

Employees at the work space, Huckletree West, near Shepherd’s Bush in London welcomed therapy dogs into their office as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14th to 201th May). The dogs were from the London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew’s Therapaws programme, which recognised the mutual benefits of animals engaging with...

A long-term lodger at Dogs Trust Salisbury has finally found their forever home after 600 days at the rehoming centre. Seven-year-old Terrier cross, Bailey arrived at Newton Tony-based rehoming centre in September 2016 heavily pregnant and went into have seven healthy puppies. All seven pups have now all found new homes,...

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew recently held its annual Open Day, which raised an incredible £10,000 on the day. The charity threw a fantastic street part, sponsored by Lily’s Kitchen and ProtectaPet, at their home in Kensal Green on Sunday 13th May. The day, which was hosted by loyal Mayhew supporter...

Three Cockapoo puppies dumped in Wetherby just over a week ago are said to be doing well in RSPCA care. The two female pups, Olive and Emmy and male, Gus were found by a member of the public on a bridle track off Deerstone Ridge on Sunday 6 May. The puppies...

Cats Protection has delivered a 100,000- strong petition directly to 10 Downing Street to call for a change in the law to air gun ownership in England and Wales. The petition is part of a major campaign by the charity for legislation on air guns to be brought in line...

The Family Pet Show has announced PDSA Petsurance will be the headline sponsor at this year’s pet extravaganza. PDSA Petsurance will be the official sponsor of the Family Pet Show 2018 held at Manchester’s EventCity on 6-7 October. The Family Pet Show is the only indoor show where visitors are...

Pet dental diseases are a common problem for many pets, so pet charity, PDSA are raising awareness of pet dental care during National Smile Month. National Smile Month takes place from 14 May to 14 June and it’s vital that pet owners ensure their pets pearly whites are kept nice...