A man who neglected two emaciated greyhounds he kept on an allotment in Sheffield has been banned from keeping dogs indefinitely. Martin Butlin of Fleury Road in Gleadless, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after a veterinary practice in South Yorkshire contacted the charity over concerns for the dogs’ welfare. The two black...

A group of well-respected pet-care franchises have joined forces to put the wellbeing of pets at the forefront of the £3.1 billion pet-care industry1. Their collective efforts have resulted in the formation of the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA), a new trade organisation with the primary aim of enhancing animal...

Overlooked moggy, whose care is being supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, needs a home to call her own A young black cat is seeking a home ahead of the festive season, after being found discarded like rubbish along with her two five-month-old kittens. The feline family was discovered tied...

As the festive season approaches, vets across the UK are warning pet owners about the potential dangers to pets at Christmas, when they experience an increase in emergency visits due to poisoning incidents. With 62% of Brits having a pet, experts at TrustedHousesitters have worked with vets to help pet...

Staffordshire bull terriers look set to be the most-abandoned dog breed in 2023, new figures from the RSPCA shows. French bulldogs were the second most abandoned breed - with 582 reported to the animal charity this year - and German shepherds were third (542 abandonments). Overall, 16,040 dogs were reported abandoned...

It is important to protect your pooch on walks during winter months as the temperature drops. You may be tempted to stay indoors where it’s nice and cosy but it’s vital to keep up with your dog’s exercise to prevent any unwanted weight gain and provide mental stimulation for...

As the temperature begins to drop, and snow and freezing weather set to hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust is urging owners to follow some simple steps to keep their dogs safe and warm this winter. While many people enjoy a winter stroll, the cold weather poses several risks to...

Toyota has teamed up with Peter Wright, star of The Yorkshire Vet TV series, to provide advice on safety when travelling with a dog in the car, and simple animal first aid tips – from cuts and wounds to bee stings. Peter Wright has almost 40 years’ experience, covering the Yorkshire...

Thousands of dogs and cats across the UK have been enjoying nutritious meals at no cost to their owners, through a programme set up by leading animal charities and the UK’s biggest food waste charity. The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported...

A Dalton-in-Furness dog lover is hoping to help homeless hounds have a paw-sitively amazing Christmas by hosting a Santa Paws Grotto at her home throughout December. Laura Curtis is setting up the cosy Christmas stop-off outside her Market Street home and from Friday (1 December) is inviting passers-by and their...