A dog who was saved from a life of fighting is continuing to love life in London with his new family after being successfully rehomed. Cane corso Beau was one of several dogs rescued from Lincolnshire in 2017 as part of an RSPCA investigation into dog fighting. He was taken into private...

They’re one of the UK’s favourite pets, with 11 million cats owned by over a quarter of households – so it’s only right they get their own celebration with International Cat Day on 8 August. This year’s event is all about the bond between cats and their owners, so charity...

With the summer holidays upon us, the RSPCA is reminding pet-owners to take extra precautions to ensure our furry friends stay safe and comfortable during the warmer months. Here are some essential tips to keep your pets healthy and happy this summer: Consider travel plans If you are planning to travel with your pets,...

International Assistance Dog Week runs from 4th - 10th August 2024, led by the not-for-profit coalition, Assistance Dogs International (ADI). This year, pet insurer Agria is seizing the opportunity to draw attention to the important role of the UK’s assistance dogs and generate greater financial support for their work.  ​ There are currently 5,904...

Today national pet charity Blue Cross is marking the milestone of having helped feed over three million pets for a day through its pet food banks. The charity is urging people to make use of the service, which with the support of the Pets at Home Foundation, has fed three...

Two lonely lurchers are still waiting for new homes after more than two years. Alvin and Victor are at the RSPCA’s Warrington, Halton & St Helens Branch while they wait for new families to adopt them. Alvin has been at the branch for 824 days and Victor for 798 days. They are both looking for separate homes. Katie...

The RSPCA says more XL Bullies are suffering since being banned in England and Wales six months ago, with reports of intentional harm and neglect towards the type of dog now soaring. Exclusive RSPCA figures reveal that reports of neglect relating to XL Bully types reported to the charity have gone up...

Two dog-loving volunteers from Shrewsbury are celebrating 25 years of being volunteer dog-walkers at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury – by walking even more dogs.   In 1999 a pint of milk cost just 34p, only 20% of the UK population were thought to have internet access and the average house price was...

With the UK currently basking in warmer weather, a recent outbreak of blue-green algae has led a leading pet health expert to warn how the algae can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs. Veterinary and nutrition consultant from Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman warns that dogs can become...

Car sickness can affect anyone, our pets included! With the summer holidays here, and day trips more likely to be on many pet owner’s agendas, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice should your pup struggle with queasiness on car rides.  “Car sickness, also referred to as motion sickness,...