Dogs Trust Evesham is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily as part of the charity’s fostering scheme. Dogs Trust’s Home From Home fostering scheme finds foster homes for dogs that need a little extra TLC and...

Bringing a new pup home is an exciting time but it can also be daunting getting to grips with pet ownership. Training, in particular, can feel overwhelming for a new owner, and it is sometimes easy to pick up the wrong habits. Getting the basics nailed early on will...

Residents at a care home in Droitwich were surprised by the visit of Crufts-winning dogs for a paw-some afternoon of animal therapy. The residents at Westmead Residential Care Home, managed by Sanctuary Care, welcomed the arrival of the award winning pooches with a day of belly rubs and cuddles. For elderly...

The RSPCA is advising snake owners to be extra-vigilant as the charity braces for a rise in stray pet snakes due to the hot weather. The warning comes as a stray 3.5ft-long corn snake was found loose in a wheelie bin* in Stoke-on-Trent last week (7 July). The surprised resident...

As temperatures soar, Dogs Trust is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool. The charity is advising dog owners how they can keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors - and prevent them...

RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District branch took in three eight-week-old cockerpoo puppies at the end of June who had fallen ill. The pups were rushed to vets where they were diagnosed with parvovirus - a highly contagious and deadly virus that attacks the intestines. Huey, Louie and Chloe were taken...

New figures show the RSPCA sees a spike in reports of cruelty during the summer months and with pet ownership on the rise coupled with financial pressures the charity is braced for a summer of suffering. The RSPCA receives around 90,000 calls to its cruelty line every month and investigates...

The RSPCA London East branch is appealing for homes for four cats in their care who have sadly been overlooked by potential adopters. Between them the cats have been in the care of the RSPCA for 287 days and sadly have been looking for homes whilst other cats were adopted...

The RSPCA has seen a 49% increase in rabbits coming into its care during the first five months of this year - and the charity is now building more accommodation at centres to help keep up with demand. RSPCA Felledge in Chester le Street, County Durham, is taking in rabbits...

Businesses participating in ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’ on Friday 24 June should see it as an opportunity to open an honest and frank dialogue with their workforce about the benefits, challenges and feasibility of bringing dogs to work, says Dogs Trust. Britain saw a rise in dog ownership...