As a nation, there's nothing we love more than our pets and we all think our beloved companions are one of a kind! That’s why so many of the 38 million pets in UK homes are given unique and strange names that make them stand out from all the others. To celebrate...

With just over a month until Bonfire Night, Dogs Trust is calling on dog owners to start preparations now to prevent firework season from becoming a stressful time for their canine companions.  With fireworks expected across the country during Bonfire Night, Diwali, and Halloween celebrations, Dogs Trust is issuing advice to help...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five tiny kittens were dumped in a household recycling bin in Hampshire. The litter of felines, who are only a week old, were rescued by refuse collectors who were on their round on Cove Road in Farnborough on the morning of Thursday, September...

The RSPCA is facing a rehoming crisis as new figures show that in 2023, 42% more animals arrived at the RSPCA than were adopted - leaving hundreds of dogs, cats and other animals in emergency boarding waiting for a place at a rehoming centre. Last year, while the charity’s 14...

An owner feared his dog was going to die when it was found lifeless after being stung several times in the mouth after eating a wasp.  One-year-old Zebra had to be rushed to The Veterinary Clinic in Sutton Coldfield where he was given an urgent injection to save him.  Now, with many wasps...

A woman from South London has been handed a curfew as part of a community sentence after her French bulldog puppy sustained serious burns. It follows an investigation by the RSPCA into the incident. Natasha Benjafield of Middleton Road, Carshalton, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006...

Spaniels Yoyo & Scamp have become the 53rd and 54th recipients and Lord Firebrand, aka Yogi, has become the 55th recipient of the PDSA Order of Merit, the equivalent of the ‘animals’ OBE’  The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is proud to celebrate a decade of awarding the Medal to...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is set to unveil two new exhibitions dedicated to the medium of drawing, showcasing a vast collection of eye-catching and impressive drawings of dogs. Running from 9 October 2024, until 25 April 2025, Drawings of Dogs will feature all styles of drawing, and will include...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two separate litters of kittens were found abandoned just a short drive away from each other in Norfolk. The first litter of five kittens, aged around three weeks old, were discovered inside a black and green crate on the side of the road...

Almost three in five (58%) dog owners across the world feed their pups dangerous desserts, according to a new study of hundreds of TikTok videos from dog treats brand Wagg. Further analysis from the brand shows that the top offending treat is baked goods - like cakes - followed by dairy...