Young dog lovers and their four-legged-friends are preparing for a fun-filled summer in Rutland, as the annual Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp returns to Rutland Showground, for a third consecutive year. Promising an action-packed week of activities, training and entertainment for both youngsters and their dogs, the YKC Summer...

A man who punched his dog with such force that he injured his hand and went to hospital has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for the rest of his life. Edward Casey was caught on camera physically and verbally abusing Staffordshire Bull Terrier Patch on two occasions following...

The RSPCA has thanked the massive contribution made by its volunteers after enjoying a surge in numbers of those offering their help during the Big Help Out. The animal charity is marking Volunteers' Week (June 1-7), which is an annual celebration of the efforts made by millions of people who...

Amongst the fluffy cuddles, dog walks and playtime, getting a puppy can seem a simple thing to do. But how easy is it to actually raise a puppy? To find this out, Compare the Market surveyed both parents and dog owners (paw-rents) to determine just how hard raising a puppy is,...

Pets at Home is launching a brand-new product range, specially designed for puppies, to support pet owners through the joys and challenges that come with welcoming a new pup. Inspired by nature, the collection includes everything a new pet owner needs – from clothing, to toys, bedding and more – and features...

Trusted photographic retailer, Wex Photo Video, has announced the winner in its search for the UK’s most mischievous pet. After a tough selection process, a playful pup named Teddy has walked away with the crown (or shoe, as shown by the winning entry). A boisterous and energetic Great Dane, Teddy...

As UK’s largest lost and found pet database urges more owners to check their details this National Microchipping Month. Jazz, a Cocker Spaniel, has been reunited with her owners thanks to her microchip, having been found dumped in an ambulance over 50 miles from her home.  Jazz disappeared from her family...

For all its light-hearted messaging and whimsical brand identity, the fact remains that Mr Bug is operating in a cutting-edge farming environment offering significant sustainable upsides.  The irrefutable evidence is that farming insect protein offers the planet an altogether lighter touch on the environment (using less land, feed and water)...

A group of MPs met victims of Puppy Smuggling at a Dogs Trust facility last week, as they discussed how to tackle the illegal trade. Sir Robert Goodwill MP, Barry Gardiner MP, Rosie Duffield MP, Ian Byrne MP, and Dr Neil Hudson MP visited as members of the Environment, Food...

A former stray dog now in the care of Dogs Trust enjoyed a day to remember on his ‘official birthday’ with a trip to the seaside with his favourite canine carer, Fionnuala McArdle.  Lurcher Jax arrived at Dogs Trust Glasgow nearly two years ago in June 2021 with little known...