Three members of a gang have been jailed for keeping and training dogs for fighting; and organising and attending fights across Europe. Three men and one woman were all convicted by a jury in April of an array of offences* following a five-week trial. They all returned to Chelmsford Crown Court...

Cats Protection is celebrating Volunteers Week (3-9 June) by showcasing the work of its 9,000 volunteers who help thousands of cats and owners every year. The pet charity says there’s a role for everyone who wants to make a difference to animal welfare, including hands-on cat care, helping in a...

A three-year-old cat survived a horrific ordeal after becoming impaled onto a 10-inch-long bamboo stick. Shadow, a Domestic Short Hair, was discovered by his loving owner, Mark Rozier to have a bamboo stick punctured straight through into his chest.   Mark, who lives in South East London with Shadow, was absolutely horrified...

A Yorkshire woman who left her dog alone for long periods and failed to get vet treatment for the canine’s serious eye condition has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years. Nicola Taafe of Roberts Avenue, Leeds, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and...

Leading UK animal welfare charities, RWAF (Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund) and the RSPCA have led on a new Rabbit Welfare Strategy to highlight the needs of pet rabbits, who are currently the nation’s most misunderstood pets. The strategy aims to identify common health and welfare problems, as well as offering advice and possible resolutions to navigate the issues raised. The document has a ten-point action plan to improve the welfare of one of the nation’s most popular pets.  The strategy has the support of...

An unusual piece of lifesaving training kit purchased through an equine charity crowdfunder has been used for the first time to teach best practice in complex animal rescues.  Generous supporters of Southwest-based The Mare and Foal Sanctuary donated more than nine thousand pounds for a special horse mannequin which is...

The UK’s leading animal charities and veterinary organisations are reminding XL bully owners of the first neutering deadline for exempted dogs at the end of next month. XL bullies who were over the age of one on 31 January 2024 and have been exempted by their owners now have to...

A daily walk (or two!) is vital for our dogs, but while they’re enjoying their outdoor time any owner knows there are all sorts of ways they can get themselves into mischief! Their curious nature and desire to sniff everything means that they often end up sticking their noses into...

A sweet natured Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has spent nearly two years in Dog Trust care is seeking his Scottish sweetheart. Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre are completely flummoxed as to why fabulous Flump is still to meet his special someone.  Eight-year-old Flump, who is as sweet as...

 Dogs Trust, the UK's leading dog welfare charity, has unveiled new data that reveals some of the most common behaviour issues facing dog owners in the UK.   According to data released today from Dogs Trust’s free Behaviour Support Line, separation anxiety and reactivity to people and other dogs are the...