Knitters are being asked to help unwanted cats and kitten this autumn by making homemade blankets and mouse toys for Cats Protection. The UK’s largest cat charity, Cats Protection will be launching its annual Knitting Bee appeal at the Knitting & Stitching Show at London’s Alexandra Palace from October 11-14. Craft...

One of the RSPCA’s longest stay residents is looking for a new home after spending 300 days in kennels. Blue the Lurcher has been overlooked by more than 3,000 potential owners and during his time in the kennels has seen 49 of his canine friends find their forever home at...

Two fourteen-week-old puppies were recently brought into London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, needing eye surgery. The Havanese Pekingnese crossbreed pups, named Ebony and Domino, along with their mum, called Coco, arrived at Mayhew after their previous owner informed had been threatened with a notice of eviction from their landlord. Mayhew’s Dog...

The PDSA offer pet owners advice to spot the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. According to the PDSA, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common illness seen in older cats that can sometimes be mistaken for old age. This is due to symptoms not displaying until an advanced...

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire is appealing for animal-lovers with the required experience to apply to hand-rear kittens due to a shortage of volunteers. Kittens who are just weeks old and without their mum have to be hand-reared to give them the best chance of survival. It’s an intense job...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 12 rabbits were abandoned and let loose in a field in the Wirral. The rabbits were spotted by a dog walker who quickly realised they were domestic rabbits so tried to collect them and take them to safety. He then contacted the RSPCA...

RSPCA figures reveal that it takes twice as long to rehome an older cat and are urging people to consider adopting cat’s over the age of three. The animal welfare charity currently has 59 older cats* at its national centres, and as figures show it can take twice as long...

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to sign-up to run the Brighton Marathon 2019 to raise money to help animals in need. The animal welfare charity has 14 spaces for Brighton Marathon next year and is urging people to don their running shoes and take on the challenge for Team...

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is celebrating rehoming its 500th dog in the same month as celebrating its seventh birthday. Taking the accolade is four-month old Collie Cross, Blue who was part of an unwanted littler of nine puppies who arrived at the rehoming centre last month. Blue has now been rehomed with...

Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping to find new homes and devoted owners for two pairs of equally devoted dogs. The team at the Denton-based rehoming centre have found themselves looking after two sets of canine companions who have found themselves without a home through no fault of their own. Now the...