The UK’s biggest and best day out for dogs and their families is back – and bigger than ever next year. DogFest is now entering its sixth year and will take place over three dates in three different locations, including Knewbworth House (11-12 May), Tatton Park, Cheshire (15-16 June) and...

An adorable shy terrier with a limp is looking for a new home this Christmas. Little Scumpy, a Yorkshire terrier cross, was found as a stray running loose near Rayleigh in Essex, in September. Kathy Butler from RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend and District Branch said that Scrumpy was very scared...

For many people, our pets are an extension of our family and animal lovers everywhere will no doubt be looking to treat their four-legged friends this Christmas. Treats, gifts and even an extra belly scratch can make your pooch feel extremely loved this festive season. Lintbells, manufacturers of natural pet...

Dancing Dogs Trust pooch has his paws crossed that a special someone rates him a perfect ‘10’. Eight-year old Benny the Lurcher is known at Dogs Trust Shoreham for being a clumsy bundle of legs, with a hilarious ‘Elvis’ style lip – however, much like the King of Rock...

A plump pair of cats who are now on a diet to shed some pounds before Christmas are looking for their forever home. Pepe and Penelope were taken to RSPCA South Godstone in Surrey in October after being found living in a back garden and their owner could not be...

The Fish4Dogs furry family will feature in a Christmas gift being sent out to key contacts, loyal customers and trade partners in the run-up to the festive season. The 2019 calendar is being sent out instead of a Christmas card and feature the canine companions of all who work at...

The RSPCA is bracing itself for the busiest day this Christmas period: 11 December. The animal welfare charity is expecting thousands of calls this week as their 24-hour emergency hotline received 55,821 calls from members of the public in December last year (2017). Of those call, 2,640 of them were received...

If you’re looking for some tasty treats for you pooch this Christmas, Nineteen 87 have a selection of luxury dog food. Make your pooch’s Christmas this year by introducing Nineteen 87 baked food into their meal times, which uses sustainably sourced ingredients and supports the ‘farm to bowl’ ethos. Cooked using...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat is dumped with the rubbish. Holly the cat was found shut inside a dark plastic crate – marked with ‘Fragile’ tape – wrapped up in a bin bag and dumped by the bins. The poor black and white cat was found...

Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews left behind pulling pints in favour of playing with pooches this week. Sally joined fellow actor Adam Blease at Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the dogs hoping to be settled into their new forever homes before Christmas. Sally Ann, who plays landlady...