Battersea Cats and Dogs Home is urging the public to consider rescuing an animal rather than using the internet to buy a dog. They are urging the public to think before they click and do their research before considering taking on a dog as a pet. The animal charity released new...

Research reveals dog owners are putting pets’ lives in peril by turning to internet advice. Research from pet insurer MORE TH<N has revealed pet owners are taking their pet’s lives into their own hands with over a third turning to the internet to diagnose health problems. Of those pet owners, 50%...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a bin in Gateshead. Two kittens were discovered on Monday (28 January) in an industrial bin at the back of St Chad’s Community Project, Liddell Terrace in Gateshead. RSPCA Inspector, Suzanne Edgar, said: “The person who found them...

Six-year old Black cat Raven has been at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Old Windsor centre for 100 days. Raven, a domestic short hair found herself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October last year and her hopes to find a loving home are higher than ever. Staff at Battersea this...

A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy. Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail. RSPCA...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018. The funding...

A new survey has revealed that 32% of dog-owning drivers admit to not securing their pets safely in the car. For many people, dogs are a part of the family, but whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their...

Dogs Trust are appealing for a new home for a small dog who suddenly lost his sight. Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for a special forever home for Alex, a four-year old Terrier who suddenly lost his sight overnight. Alex arrived at the centre back in October and was instantly a...

A new study has found that dog owners trek 870 miles a year, just by walking their pet. The study of 2,000 adults, including 1,000 dog owners, found those with a pet will walk more than 21 miles a week, covering almost 17 miles alone while taking their beloved pooch...

Statistics released by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home show that in 2018 they took in more flat faced dogs than ever before. While brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs and Pugs are popular thanks to their big eyes and snub noses, their shortened airways means that they could suffer a multitude...