The RSPCA is “delighted” that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will pass into law, meaning animal abusers could face up to five years in prison. After years of tireless campaigning, the animal welfare charity - and principal investigator of animal neglect and cruelty in England and Wales is celebrating this...

With the return of staycations this month (May) and many pet parents not wanting to leave their beloved dog behind, Nature’s Variety, reveals its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and happy whilst away from home. Safe Travels: Everyone has fond memories of a...

The RSPCA has expanded its food bank partnership to cover Cheshire and Merseyside for pet owners who are struggling. In November (2020) Deputy Chief Inspector Alison Fletcher, who works in Lancashire, decided to link-up with food banks in the area to provide them with pet food for owners who were...

New research from Dogs Trust has found that dogs are not necessarily in the age category we might think they are. Dr Naomi Harvey, Research Manager at Dogs Trust and Honorary Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behaviour & Welfare at The University of Nottingham, has renewed scientific literature on aging...

As travel restrictions are due to be relaxed in the UK, The Kennel Club is urging would be puppy-owners to be vigilant The dog welfare organisation has always urged potential new owners to avoid buying a puppy if the seller is offering to deliver it, as this allows rogue traders...

Launching exclusively in the UK today, Aardvark is skipping the small talk and cutting straight to the point that needs to be addressed, making pet ownership more planet-friendly. The sustainable brand introduces its first range of kibbles produced using only sustainable protein ingredients and packaged using fully recyclable, sustainable and...

With the roadmap out of lockdown preparing people for a return to normality, recent research indicates that 83% of pet owners are anxious about the return to work and leaving their dog at home alone. Yet preparations have begun, with 95% of dog owners having already started thinking about how...

In light of another key date on the lockdown roadmap, we can now stay overnight in self-contained accommodation. Coinciding with National Pet month, Natusan has teamed up with TV Personality and Resident Vet Dr Scott Miller to share top tips on how to safely travel in the UK with your...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two guinea pigs were abandoned in a cardboard box in Enfield. A member of the public spotted the box outside a block of flats in Park Road, Enfield on Thursday 15 April at around 8pm. The box had the words ‘white: Theodore, brown: Alvin’...

A French Navy Commando dog has received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life saving actions while on duty. The vet charity posthumously awarded Belgian Malinois Leuk with the prestigious award, also known as the animals’ Victoria Cross, for his unstinting bravery...