The Conservative MP is due to have the 2nd reading of her Private Members Bill – Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats & Ferrets) Bill in Parliament on 15 March, which would help tackle the puppy smuggling trade. Dogs Trust hosted a parliamentary event in the House of Commons, to mark more...

An adventurous little dog scaled the highest peak in South Wales to raise money for the rescue centre that’s been taking care of him for the last three years. Five-year-old terrier Yoko was taken in by the RSPCA in February 2021 and has been patiently waiting for a forever home ever since. The team at...

Four dogs and their handlers from Warwickshire, Bristol and Shropshire, have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships, which are sponsored by YuMOVE, at Crufts on Thursday 7 March and Sunday 10 March Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and...

Owners across the UK have under two weeks left to enter their extraordinary cat into this year’s National Cat Awards. Run by the charity Cats Protection, the annual event celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heartwarming tales of devotion, courage and companionship. Owners have until noon on Tuesday 26 March...

A dog who has been described as a ‘joy to be around’ is still waiting for someone special to adopt him after being continually overlooked. Staffordshire bull terrier Bronson, whose favourite pastimes include getting muddy, being fussed and playing with toys, came into rescue after being abandoned as a puppy...

A loving and loyal one-year-old Lurcher named after Ireland’s most famous drink is hoping St Pawtrick’s Day brings him the luck of the Irish as he searches for a new home.    Staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria say Guinness is a very sweet young lad who has led a sheltered life to date...

A leading veterinary charity has named the top seven mistakes pet owners make – which could see them breaking the law.  PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners of the importance of keeping up to date with pet laws ahead of the warmer spring weather. From knowing when...

As dogs get older, their health needs change, and pet parents may see more unfamiliar issues; one such health issue may be strokes.  Natural dog food brand Barking Heads vet Dr Scott Miller shares three vital signs you need to look out for if you suspect your dog is suffering a stroke. What...

One of the most critically neglected ponies, rescued in a shocking Southwest animal welfare case that appalled the presiding Judge, is now looking for a loving new home.  Shetland ‘Sherbert’ was one of 13 equines rescued by The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in a multi-agency operation to recover animals from...

Vesper, a heroic search and rescue dog, has been announced as the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2024. Four-year-old Vesper, a Belgian Malinois, was a finalist in the Extraordinary Life of a Working Dog category with her owner and handler, Niamh, from Merseyside. Vesper, originally named Venom,...