More than 40 local authorities will have RSPCA-backed rules and policies in place aimed at keeping animals and people safer this Guy Fawkes Night. In recent years, the animal welfare charity has been working with local authorities across England and Wales - urging them to introduce specific measures aimed at...

A woman from Preston has been given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, and disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to her seven pets and failing to meet their needs. Charlotte Kenny was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the charity’s officers found...

The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities, celebrations, and, of course, spectacular fireworks displays. While we humans eagerly anticipate the dazzling fireworks, it's crucial to remember that the loud bangs and bright lights can be an unsettling experience for our furry family members,...

With more than half (57%) of British households owning a furry friend, animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation. Morrisons is making sure Christmas 2023 is the ulti-mutt celebration for pets as it unveils its biggest festive pet range to date. Comprising nearly 30...

British pet owners are calling on the government to enforce restrictions on private firework displays as new figures indicate that more than two thirds of pets are petrified of the loud noises heard throughout the first week of November (70%). The survey, from leading healthy pet food company Burns Pet...

Dogs have become much more than pets for Brits, according to brand new research* from natural dog food brand Harringtons. More than two-thirds (67%) of owners say their dog is part of the family, while nearly a fifth (18%) consider them their best friend, and for one in 10 (11%) owners,...

A new photography capsule exhibition by Yorkshire-based artist, dog photographer and owner, Daisy May, has just opened at The Kennel Club Art Gallery, showcasing one of the UK’s vulnerable native breeds, the Clumber Spaniel. The collection, which features 12 specially curated images in contrasting settings, celebrates the rich history of...

A cat’s sense of smell is around 14 times better than that of humans, and while dogs have around 300 million olfactory receptors compared with 200 million in cats, studies have shown that cats have a far superior ability to distinguish between scents compared to dogs. Recent studies have begun...

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters. Staffordshire bull terrier Tess has spent 16 months being looked after by...

As the cost of living remains at an all-time high, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has reported a record number of surrender requests and demand for their support at food banks across East and Central Scotland has increased.    The charity’s Winter Appeal is calling out for support to enable...