A tennis ball-obsessed dog from Wolverhampton got himself into a spot of bother after taking his hobby too far and swallowing two balls whole; leaving him needing life-saving surgery from vet charity PDSA. Loki, a five-year-old crossbreed, landed himself in trouble after a game of fetch with his loving owner...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Salford is putting out a special appeal for two mature moggies who have both come into rescue at the grand old age of 19. The charity’s Manchester and Salford Branch took in the elderly felines last month after their previous owner sadly became too unwell...

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to seek help before taking drastic action after two guinea pigs were found abandoned outside a church. The pair were discovered shaking in fear after being left in the open inside a cage without food and water at St. Mark’s Church in Longridge Road,...

A rescue dog who is a smash hit with staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre, hopes that showing off his enviable ball skills, will bag him his forever home. Jasper the tenacious terrier cross always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of...

The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a new home for a nine-year-old cat who has been ‘won round’ by the patience and perseverance of staff at its animal centre in Cheshire. Tortoiseshell Tilly was frightened and confused when she arrived at the Warrington, Halton & St Helen...

Caremark, one of the largest home care companies in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of Carebark. This new initiative celebrates the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends while raising vital funds for charity Canine Partners. As a nation of pet lovers, Caremark understands the significance...

*Warning includes distressing images* A couple from Blackpool have been banned from keeping all animals for a decade after neglecting six Jack Russell Terriers, three of whom were found in a ‘fully emaciated’ state at their home. Ryan Seel and Debbie Slater, of Peter Street, Blackpool, had admitted causing unnecessary suffering...

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of an unwanted bunny from North Yorkshire who has spent nearly all his life in rescue waiting for a new home. Oreo, who like the biscuit, is black and white, is the longest-staying resident at the charity’s rehoming centre in Great Ayton after arriving...

A greyhound trainer with 17 years experience has been jailed for 36 weeks and banned for keeping animals for life following her treatment of 38 greyhounds. Rebecca Perkins of Hunmanby Road, Burton Fleming - pleaded guilty to three Animal Welfare Act offences, and was sentenced at Scarborough Magistrates Court last...

Dogs Trust yesterday gave evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee in Parliament, as part of the groups Oral Evidence Session on Pet Welfare & Abuse. Dr Paula Boyden, Dogs Trust Veterinary Director, spoke to the committee about several issues, including unscrupulous breeding, importation of dogs and...