Rescue pet owners nationwide have revealed that their dogs and cats are now the ones rescuing them during lockdown. New research by much-loved animal charity Battersea shows that 75% of Brits say their rescue pet is helping them cope during the nationwide quarantine - whether it's providing temporary relief from...

The RSPCA has treated 5,495 emergency cases at its animal hospitals and clinics since lockdown started. Staff at the RSPCA five animal hospitals and clinics have been providing emergency care to thousands of animals rescued by frontline officers during the crisis. The charity has released the figures as part of...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting a therapy dog project to help disadvantage young people on Gloucestershire. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is supporting, Young Gloucestershire, a charitable organisation that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain tools and skills for a better life, by providing funds for...

During Mental Health Awareness Week, PDSA is offering tips on reducing the chances of your four-legged friends suffering from the blues. The bond between animals and owners is really powerful and, at times like these, many of us would be lost without the mood boosting power of our pets. PDSA Vet...

Cats Protection has launched a new Hands-Free Homing scheme to allow potential owners to adopt a cat online while centres remain closed to the public. Prospective owners keen to share their homes with a furry companion can browse the cats on offer via the charity’s website at www.cats.org.uk/hands-free-homing. Photos, videos and...

Animal welfare charities warn hundreds more unwanted kittens could be born during coronavirus lockdown. Each year animal welfare charities see an influx of kittens coming into their care between the months of May and September, known as ‘kitten season’. The UK has been facing a cat overpopulation crisis for many years...

A diabetic Shih Tzu from Dogs Trust Shoreham has finally found his forever home in Guildford after finding fame in the local media to help find his ‘pawfect match’. Dogs Trust Shoreham appealed for a new home for six-year old Alfie earlier this year, after he had been waiting...

The RSPCA has received more than 1,600 reports of abandoned animals across England & Wales since lockdown began – that’s 40 a day. The charity has released the figures as part of its emergency appeal, launched to keep its rescue teams out on the road during the Coronavirus crisis and...

A 12-year old Shar-Pei cross who came into RSPCA care underweight with scars on his face is loving life after being rehomed just before the UK went into lockdown. Wallace went into RSPCA care in Chobham, Surrey in September last year and was very underweight and was suffering from...

The RSPCA has raised £20,000 so far thanks to generous supporters who have taken part in the 2.6 challenge. The week-long challenge kicked off on Sunday 26 April, when the London Marathon would have held its 40th annual even and asked participants to do a challenge around the number...