Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that they have seen a 55% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service which supports people fleeing domestic abuse by providing temporary accommodation for their dogs. From January to September this year, Dogs Trust has seen 1,213 dogs referred...

The owners of a cat who spent more than 12 hours stuck up a chimney on bonfire night were glad to see an RSPCA inspector. The nervous feline, called Buttons, had just been adopted by a family at Gosforth in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. But within hours of settling into his new home he...

A digital app which provides vet consultations is offering free advice to pet owners turning to crowdfunding for help with vet bills during the cost of living crisis. Following on from the news that there has been a steep rise in pet owners using crowdfunding to pay vet bills due...

The RSPCA’s emergency flood response rescue teams have been placed on standby as more than 120 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across England - the majority across southern England. The UK Government’s Flood Information Service has issued flood warnings - the second highest level of warning advising people...

As tax rises turn up the heat, one of the UK’s largest animal charities has called on the government to help see the nation’s dogs through the winter by removing VAT from pet food. Dogs Trust has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking the government to recognise that...

Battersea is inviting one and all to come together for every dog and cat and kick off the festive season at the much-loved charity’s Christmas Carol Concert on Friday 2 December and Friday 9 December 2022. Guests will be welcomed to the beautiful St Luke’s & Christ Church, Chelsea, by...

Three young puppies were crammed inside a domestic food waste bin and abandoned in a Kent country park after presumably ‘failing to sell’. The RSPCA is caring for two of the puppies - believed to be eight-week-old cockapoos - after the third sadly died. Inspector Rosie Russon, who is now leading...

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time for a stroll with our pooches. But among picturesque autumnal scenes, there are plants that can be harmful to our furry friends. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Many of us look forward to long walks...

Animal-loving celebrities including Holly Willoughby, Deborah Meaden, Jo Brand and Bob Mortimer have given the clothes off their back to support homeless cats this winter. Leading feline welfare charity, Cats Protection, is using their donated t-shirts to create DIY cat beds and illustrate how simple it is to create a...

A cat owner from Faversham in Kent has been left devastated after two of her cats have been shot in the face in one month. The RSPCA is now appealing for information as the charity investigates what happened to these poor cats. The first incident happened a few weeks ago and...