Earlier today, the Renters' Rights Bill, which includes provisions to ensure renters are not unfairly prevented from owning pets, was debated in Parliament during the Bill’s Second Reading. Animal welfare charity Battersea has long advocated for a fairer rental sector through its Pet Friendly Properties campaign.   At Battersea’s three centres,...

The RSPCA has launched a special rehoming appeal for nine timid long-stay cats in Kent who are looking to find their second chance at happiness. Many of the cats were rescued from the same multi-cat household where they had little socialisation and interaction with humans which is believed to have...

A cat owner from London is urging gardeners to make sure plant support canes are safely stored or capped as they clear gardens this autumn, after his cat nearly died when a bamboo cane pierced his chest. It remains a mystery as to how three-year-old Shadow, from Plumstead in South...

The new UK Government will today (Wednesday 9 October) be urged to “prioritise and lead on” animal welfare - as the 200-year history of the RSPCA is celebrated at a Parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall. Member of Parliament Ruth Jones will today lead the debate, which falls during the 200th...

With the change of the season comes a whole new realm of things to be on the lookout for when it comes to your dog and their general health and safety whilst out and about. Pooch & Mutt's Resident Vet Dr. Linda Simon brings you some of the main things to...

With autumn comes shorter days and longer nights, meaning your normal evening walk may become suddenly very dark! As the clocks also go back this month, it’s time to start getting prepared for the darker days to come.  Each year, vet charity PDSA treats thousands of pets who have been...

Dudley, a five-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, is the winner of Clarks Village’s Pawsome Pooch competition – designed to find a canine ambassador for the dog-friendly Somerset shopping outlet following its Pawsome Pooch weekend. The celebratory dog event saw thousands visit Clarks Village across two days to enjoy free professional pet photo...

A new survey reveals that while 73% of UK dog owners believe that “you can teach an old dog new tricks,” confidence in their ability to train their dog varies across the nation. The survey of over 1000 UK dog owners reveals the most common issues dog owners face and...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the charity released heartbreaking images of a young dog abandoned in a faeces-strewn crate at a block of flats in Lancashire. Council workmen discovered the frightened crossbreed on the second floor of the property at Eversley in Skelmersdale last Wednesday (25 September).  She weighed...

This Christmas, treat your beloved companions to the gift of fun, comfort and safety, with the latest arrivals from across the pond! Just in time for the festive season, Tall Tails' best-selling pet products—now available in the UK—are set to bring excitement and peace of mind to your pet's Christmas...