An e-petition calling for the ban of exploitive imports of young puppies for sale in the UK has reached 100K signatures in just 41 days! This incredible achievement means that the petition will now be considered for debate in parliament. Reaching 100K signatures marks a colossal step in the journey...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three spaniel puppies were abandoned in a cardboard box in Essex. The young pups, around eight-weeks old were found by a cyclist who pulled into a layby for a rest and noticed a puppy peeking out from a box in the layby on...

This International Cat Day the RSPCA is shining a light on the importance of neutering to keep cats happy and health and tackle the cat overpopulation crisis. The internet is likely to be dominated by cat memes and cute pictures for International Cat Day today (Saturday 8 August) as the...

The Cats Protection’s Alternative Cat Awards celebrates pet moggies that have helped their owners during lockdown. If the internet has taught us anything, it’s how much we love cat videos - and the Alternative Cat Awards 2020 is the perfect chance for your moggy to take centre stage! During lockdown, we’ve...

The UK’s animal-loving reputation is wonderful thing. But do we really love our pets as much as we think we do? This International Cat Day, Agria Pet Insurance, together with a busy cat rescue and one of the UK’s leading vets, explain why very often, love alone really isn’t enough. ...

PDSA vets offer pet owners expert advice on preventing parasites on four-legged friends and in the home. During lockdown we’ve enjoyed lots of warm sunshine, but it can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and our four-legged friends. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers-Clark said: “Despite recent changes to the...

The RSPCA is caring for four kittens found abandoned in a cat carrier down a country lane during the scorching heat on Friday 31 July. The charity was alerted to the incident by the police, and Animal Welfare Officer Siobhan Trinnaman attended the location in Curtis Mill Lane, Romford. Siobhan said:...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging people who need to give up their pet to think rescue first. Over recent weeks the charity has been giving advice to struggling pet owners through a dedicated behaviour advice line as it could only accept animals on an emergency basis. Now the charity...

The RSPCA responds to the latest news about the first pet cat to test positive for COVID-19 “We would like to reassure pet owners that despite the news that a pet cat has tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK, there is still no evidence to suggest that people can...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a tiny kitten was thrown from a moving car in Stoke-on-Trent Saturday (25th July) morning. At around 11.55am witnesses saw a dark blue car driving along Audley Road towards Alsager when the female tabby kitten was thrown from the window. Another driver pulled...