Dogs Trust Essex is launching an appeal to help find one of their longest residents a new home. Four-year old Lurcher, Greg has spent 700 days in kennels, waiting for his forever home, despite being a loving and affectionate boy. The Basildon based rehoming centre will be appealing to the local...

A team of charity staff from Liverpool’s Huyton PDSA Pet Hospital are taking on the World Big Dog Walk to raise vital funds for pets in need. The team – including PDSA vets, vet nurses, veterinary care assistants and receptionists – are aiming to walk 874 miles in September, equivalent...

With the demand for puppies soaring during the coronavirus pandemic and many people bringing a new four-legged friend into their homes during or just before lockdown, Dogs Trust Dog School is offering some top tips for new puppy owners to help their young dogs adjust to new experiences. Despite Dogs...

A rescued Staffie has been awarded a Blue Peter badge for his work helping children overcome their fears of dogs - after conquering his own fear. Six-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Bonzai was rescued by RSPCA officers in January 2018 when his owners were unable to look after him. He was...

A 12-week old puppy that was signed into RSPCA care after she suffered two broken legs is set to start in tonight’s (Wednesday 16 September) episode of The Dog Rescuers. Viewers of the popular 5 Select show will see Lola come into RSPCA rescue care after vets alerted inspectors to...

A tiny kitten that was left for dead after thugs shot him four times has made a miracle recovery – and found his forever home with the vet who saved his life. The kitten has been named Pirate after undergoing emergency surgery at Westway Vets in Consett to remove his...

Dogs Trust Shoreham is calling on local dog lovers who can accommodate large breeds to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog. The appeal comes at a crucial time for dog welfare, as the charity recently predicted that up to 40,000 more dogs could be at...

Animal welfare charity, Mayhew releases its first radio advert which aims to celebrate and illustrate the importance of the bond we share with our pets in these trying times. Through the advert which highlights the ‘A Life Shared’ campaign, they also seek to raise £5,500 to help vulnerable people and...

The RSPCA is calling for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad which has soared during lockdown. The latest figures for July and August, released by the government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a severely injured cat was found abandoned in a box in Bradford. The cat was discovered on Tuesday 8 September in Hawes Road, and the member of the public who found the young white and grey cat contacted the RSPCA for help. Animal Collection...