With the arrival of 2025, many of us will have made New Year’s resolutions for ourselves, and maybe for our pets too.  For some this might include getting healthier and potentially losing a few extra pounds.  Nina Downing said: “If you’ve made a resolution to get in better shape, consider whether...

The RSPCA in Essex hopes to find a home for two older cats Queenie and Duchess who have been in the charity’s care for around five months. Sadly, it can be difficult to find homes for older cats with RSPCA data showing that it takes more than three times longer to rehome...

Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home.  Lurcher Sol, whose name is that of a Roman sun god, arrived on a warm summer’s day last...

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...

A leading raw pet food business, Mersey Raw that has seen an impressive 300% growth rate in its first two years of business hitting £1 million worth of sales, has recently undergone a major re-brand and re-design of its packaging as part of its strategy to focus on the...

A tiny rescue kitten and his brother have landed on their paws in a new home with the ‘happiest family’ including two cat lovers and a cohort of rescue moggies. In September last year, the RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch were contacted by a dog warden in Slough who needed an urgent space...

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, one of the UK’s leading equine welfare charities, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhodri Samuel as its new Chief Executive. Starting in the role this week, Rhodri will bring dynamic leadership and a wealth of experience to advance the charity’s mission of rescuing...

A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers. Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they...

With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice. Many dogs love to swim but with the country experiencing freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall, they...

The RSPCA in Preston is making a new appeal for an overlooked rescue dog who has made the journey north from Warrington after having no luck finding a new home. Five-year-old Alvin was rescued by the charity from a house in the West Midlands in May 2022. He was struggling...