Leading animal welfare charity, Battersea is warning anyone considering getting a new pet of the potential risks of buying dogs or cats online. The warning comes after the charity recently took in a puppy sold under false pretences and a sickly kitten sold to an unsuspecting couple. Three-month old Role was...

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support Thailand-based Soi Dog Foundation this year. The charity will fund half of the costs of the Soi Dog Foundation campaign to neuter 80% of street dogs in Greater Bangkok, which represents what is thought to be the biggest programme of...

Pawfect Foods launches freeze-dried multi-purpose dog treats, bringing a NEW ‘meaty’ dimension to their range. With a presence in 15 nation states it’s fair to say that Pawfect Foods isn’t hanging about when it comes to selling in its grain-free/all-natural/human-grade ingredient agenda. Whilst nutritionally-dense/meat-free dog treats have historically sat at the...

Dogs Trust Merseyside is seeking new homes for two pairs of inseparable canine companions. Five-year-old brother and sister, Jack and Ruby, have lived together all their lives, and golden oldies eleven-year-old Tyler, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, and Bella, a ten-year-old Jack Russell (pictured above), have also lived together for...

Pet business insurance provider Protectivity reveals the winner of ‘The UK’s Best Pet’ competition, with the prize of pet store vouchers and pet charity donation. Over the past month, Protectivity has been asking pet owners across the UK to write a ‘love letter’ to their pets, letting them know how...

The RSPCA Scarborough branch is appealing for funds to help with the care of an elderly dog who was rescued from the cold. A 15-year-old crossbreed dog who was found in an exposed porch in the cold and lying on a wet blanket, was rescued by the RSPCA from Hull...

The experts at Tractive have worked closely with its resident Dog Trainer, Marina Sellinger to share the top 5 things you should ask yourself before getting a puppy. Despite the overwhelming excitement of knowing you may finally be able to have a puppy of your own, there are still numerous...

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine. For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown – and it’s changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will have...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of a new revolutionary product that tackles both food and environmental sensitivities in dogs. The new Prescription Diet Derm Complete food is the world’s first and only nutritional solution that is clinically proven to tackle both food and environmental sensitivities in dogs. With 40%...

The RSPCA is investigating after nine hamsters were found abandoned in a sealed box in a Rotherham park. The charity was called on Friday (19 February) after a member of the public found the hamsters inside a closed box which was covered in nibbled holes and bite marks. RSPCA animal and...