Online pet scams have seen a 24% increase in 2023, with 19% solely attributed to dog selling scams. To help people looking to buy a puppy online, experts at Puppy Hero have shared useful tips on how to do so safely and how to avoid falling for a scam. Professional dog trainer and breeder, Tommy...

An RSPCA animal centre in Chesterfield is launching an appeal to help give one of its longest-staying residents the best Christmas present ever - a new home. Seven-year-old cross breed Stanley has been continually overlooked since he arrived at the charity’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch rehoming centre in Spital Lane...

A rescue dog who spent 21 months at Dogs Trust Darlington Rehoming Centre has landed on his paws by finding true love with his new owner. Jacqui Dunn from Prudhoe in Northumberland feels she is the lucky one after adopting seven-year-old Lurcher Badger in July, who she describes as “the...

The UK’s growing litter problem is significantly impacting the way dog owners conduct their walks with over a quarter of owners (26%) fearful that their dog will die whilst out on their daily walk. A third (32%) of owners worry that their dog will come to serious harm, whilst 29%...

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and this year’s is no exception as premium pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen unleashes all the joys of the season with a new range of limited-edition recipes and tasty treats. Christmas is a perfect time to gather the family to...

A woman from Oldham has been banned from keeping animals for nine months after she failed to seek veterinary treatment for a large wound to her cat’s stomach. Adele Milne was prosecuted by the RSPCA after her cat, Millie, suffered for a prolonged period with an ulcerated mass to her...

With temperatures set to drop this November, according to the latest weather maps and warnings issued across the UK, we’re all layering up for winter walks with our dogs. It’s important to also know how to look after your pooch during the chilly weather. That’s why holiday letting agents...

The RSPCA says people need to think carefully before taking on ownership of small pets after a recent spate of abandonments. The animal charity has seen a surge in the numbers of guinea pigs and other small furries coming into its centres this year, and many are now packed out...

With the run-up to Christmas well underway, it is time to unbox all the decorations. Real or fake, Christmas trees are a staple when it comes to decking the halls this festive season. Especially as the evenings get longer and the days become shorter, Christmas trees light up the room...

The managing director of a leading pet supermarket across the South Coast has said the new XL Bully legislation is “simply unfair” and another knee jerk response by the Government. Deborah Burrows of Healthy Pet Store in Totton said she was very saddened to hear that another breed is being...