As MPs discussed puppy smuggling in Parliament this week, the RSPCA says that Brexit is an opportunity to crackdown on the growing problem. Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston led a Parliamentary debate on the issue, an increasing problem in England and Wales as the demand for fashionable breeds and designer crossbreeds’...

Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for forever homes for ten super Staffies, all of whom are young at heart OAPs – Older Age Pooches. The team can’t remember looking after so many older Staffordshire Bull Terriers at any one time since the rehoming centre opened its doors in October 2014. Many...

New figures from the RSPCA reveal that despite being illegal for almost 200 years, dog fighting is still rife in the UK. Almost 8,000 reports of dog fighting incidents have been reported in England & Wales in the past four years, according to the figures from the RSPCA. The RSPCA...

Battersea Cats & Dogs Home is reminding people of the consequences of backstreet breeding following National Puppy Day. The leading animal charity is drawing attention to the health and welfare of breeding dogs, after taking in a neglected and shy breeding bitch who had been discovered tied to some railings...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the ‘thinnest dog ever seen alive’ by an RSPCA inspector was found in Lancashire. The dog, who was named Eric by veterinary staff looking after him, was found by a member of the public on the afternoon of Saturday 2 March and was...

Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to ‘brush up’ on their pet’s dental health. With dental disease a common problem for many of our four-legged friends, in their latest Pet Care Column, the PDSA are raising awareness for pet dental care. We wouldn’t let a day go by without brushing...

The RSPCA is investigating after three guinea pigs were dumped in a cardboard box with a note asking for them to be cared for. The three male guinea pigs, who are all about a year old, were found in a taped-up box with a note which read: ‘RSPCA please can...

PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets, warning that the toxic fumes could severely impact their health. To coincide with National No Smoking Day, which is today (Wednesday 13 March), the veterinary charity is urging owners to quit for their pets’ sake. The detrimental impact of...

The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping pets on the lead to avoid attacks on livestock. As spring approaches, dog owners and walkers look forward to exploring new places on foot and enjoying relaxing countryside walks, but it’s likely they will meet grazing livestock...

A Bichon Frise who supports ex-servicemen to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been named the HiLife, Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog of the Year at Crufts 2019. Four-year old Bella and her owner Barry Coase are PAT volunteers who provide animal assisted therapy in Eastbourne and were nominated...