A lonely dog who has been in rescue for almost a year carries his favourite soft toys everywhere. Five-year-old crossbreed Diesel has been with the RSPCA for 350 days - and is just a few weeks away from marking his one year milestone. He was rescued by RSPCA officers after suffering abuse but, despite his...

Gen Z are the most superstitious age group in the UK with more than a quarter of young Brits scared of black cats, a new study has revealed. The research from Burns Pet Nutrition found that two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z consider themselves ‘superstitious’ – with two-fifths (41%) of them...

A late RSPCA inspector who dedicated her life to fighting animal cruelty has been honoured with a special award at the Charity Today Awards Kirsty Withnall, who died in April following a battle with cancer, was posthumously awarded with the Animal Welfare Award at the ceremony, held on Wednesday (16...

A new to market gourmet dog treat brand, Ruffingtons, is launching online and to stockists this month from the UK's leading farm to bowl pet food manufacturer, Fold Hill. With a portfolio of clients already secured for the brand, Fold Hill is utilising its extensive knowledge of the industry to fill a...

The UK’s leading emergency vets, Vets Now, has issued a warning to pet owners, reminding them to be extra cautious and aware of the dangers the annual event can bring to pets and wildlife. Last autumn, Vets Now saw 129% increase in fireworks cases during October and November compared to previous...

A former stray who was looked after at Dogs Trust Harefield before finding her forever home is going the extra mile alongside her owner throughout November to raise much needed funds for dogs still waiting to find their furry-tail ending. Exactly two years ago, Sean Bilton and his partner, Charlotte,...

Paleo Ridge, the UK's leading provider of premium raw dog food, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new Senior Range, expanding the popular Paleo Plus collection. This exciting new range has been expertly developed to cater to the unique dietary requirements of older dogs, providing advanced nutrition that...

If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell. Will the full moon this scary season help the RSPCA’s lost souls find their eternal homes?  If you could offer a Halloween home to a pet in need, please head...

Statistics released today (27 October), by dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club, show a sharp increase in dogs going missing during fireworks season, and highlights the significant stress and negative impact that fireworks displays cause for thousands of UK canine companions. The research also reveals that three in five (60%)...

In a survey of rescue centres based across the UK, conducted by Agria Pet Insurance, 55% identified “appearance or colour” as the main reason cats are not adopted. In fact, all respondents said they find it harder to rehome black cats than those of other colours, with 67% blaming perceptions of “bad...