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Boom in period-style pet names as Rover unveils regency style doghouse
Rover.com has today unveiled the UK’s top dog names for 2024, revealing that Bridgerton fever is sweeping the nation, film and tv are reshaping canine trends, and IT girls continue to inspire a new generation of four-legged champions.
Bridgerton take the lead
Names like Lord (+790%), Dukie (+290%) and Duchess (+13%) have seen impressive increases, while fan-favourite characters such...
The Kennel Club expands DNA testing services to promote responsible dog...
The Kennel Club has today (1 February) expanded its DNA Testing Services by launching 87 individual DNA tests, providing more dog owners and breeders with the tools they need to protect their dogs’ health.
Developed with the primary goal of improving and protecting dog health, The Kennel Club's individual DNA...
New study confirms flat faced dogs have 40% increased risk of...
New research led by the UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust provides further insight into the life expectancy of our beloved canine companions.
The study published today (1st February) in Scientific Reports, explores how different factors such as breed, body size, face shape and sex affect how long our...
Kittens safe in RSPCA care after being found on the back...
The RSPCA in Chesterfield is caring for two kittens who are thought to have been deliberately abandoned in an Aldi bag and left on the back of a truck.
The young felines were discovered by two men who noticed the bag moving as they were working in the Hasland area...
Dogs Trust asks supporters to walk this way to help transform...
The team at Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, is appealing to dog lovers to join them in their February ‘99k for Canines’ sponsored walking challenge.
The days may be extremely cold and crisp or wet and windy, so Dogs Trust is hoping that knowing they are raising...
Keeping pet monkeys in homes set to be curtailed in England
Keeping a pet monkey at home will soon become illegal in England unless you meet specific standards - with a new law set to go through the House of Commons today (31 January).
The RSPCA has long campaigned for a ban on the keeping and sale of primates as pets....
Dalton dog lovers raise over one thousand pounds for homeless hounds
Christmas may seem to be a long time ago, but a festive fundraiser created by a Dalton-in-Furness dog lover is set to bring joy to dogs for many months to come.
Laura Curtis’s Santa Paws grotto was a permanent fixture outside her Market Street home throughout December as she invited...
Charity warns against giving cats a bath – despite what’s shown...
An animal charity is warning owners not to wash their cats unnecessarily after noticing an uplift in cat bathing videos on social media sites.
Cats Protection is concerned that inexperienced cat lovers are being encouraged to bathe their cats which, it says, is rarely needed and often distressing.
The welfare charity...
Millions of pets are overweight with UK facing obesity crisis warns...
The vet charity for pets in need, PDSA, says the pet obesity crisis needs ‘urgent attention’ as vet teams estimate around half of UK pets are overweight – equating to around 5 million dogs and 4.7 million cats.
It comes as the charity launches its annual ‘Big Weigh In’ campaign...
RSPCA reveals number of pedigree cats in care has soared over...
The number of pedigree cats coming into RSPCA rescue centres has soared since 2018 - with more ‘designer’ and ‘purebred’ cats being rescued than ever before.
The charity believes this is in large part due to their popularity on social media, in film and TV, and their use in advertising.
The...
Lily’s Kitchen launches gourmet Pasta al Ragu feast for dogs
From London to Lake Como, pet parents can take their pooch’s tastebuds on a culinary adventure with the NEW Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu recipe.
Give your dog a taste of la dolce vita with this wholesome meal from the B Corp pet food brand. Inspired by the Italian classic...
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reports highest ever demand for services...
With operational costs continuing to rise and demand for services at an all-time high, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has launched its Winter Appeal to ensure no pet is left without care during the harsh months ahead.
This year has seen record-breaking pressures on the charity, with nearly 400 new...
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