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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...
Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found.
The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
RSPCA urges people to see rats as more than just pests
Following World Rat Day (4 April), the RSPCA is calling for wider recognition of rats’ amazing abilities to think and experience feelings.
The growing awareness of animal sentience raises many questions about the way in which many animals like rats are treated.
The animal welfare charity is urging people to...
Eight out of ten owners say pets improve their physical and...
National Pet Month highlights the important place that pets have in our lives, as well as our responsibility to ensure we keep them happy and healthy too.
In the 2019 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 86% of dog, cat and rabbit owners agree that owning a pet improves their physical...
Cat owner overwhelmed when kittens just keep coming
A London pet owner’s feline family soon expanded faster than he could have anticipated when the cats had seven kittens.
All three of the owner’s cats were unneutered and able to road freely outside, and in just a few short months, he found himself with seven new born kittens to...
British pet passports could be under threat from no deal Brexit
According to a new study, three quarters of pet owners don’t know their pets could lose their European passport in the event of a no deal Brexit.
Currently, EU nationals can travel freely with their cat, dog or ferret – if it has a European pet passport. But leaving the...
Pets bring happiness, love and calmness, survey suggests
A survey by ExoticDirect has revealed that happiness, love and calmness are the three most popular emotions pet owners feel when stroking their pets.
The survey ran by the pet insurance company was aimed at understanding how exotic pet owners feel about their pets, including both singe and multipet ownership.
Over...
Brexit provides an opportunity for us to ‘crackdown on puppy smuggling’,...
As MPs discussed puppy smuggling in Parliament this week, the RSPCA says that Brexit is an opportunity to crackdown on the growing problem.
Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston led a Parliamentary debate on the issue, an increasing problem in England and Wales as the demand for fashionable breeds and designer crossbreeds’...
League is flying high with Fish4Dogs sponsorship
Fish4Dogs has renewed and extended its sponsorship of the UK Flyball League with a two year deal.
The league, which was founded last year, highlights inclusivity – actively promoting and encouraging the involvement of diverse groups, including young and disabled teams.
The premium pet food company initially sponsored the League’s inaugural...
Ten terrific Staffies searching for new homes at Dogs Trust Manchester
Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for forever homes for ten super Staffies, all of whom are young at heart OAPs – Older Age Pooches.
The team can’t remember looking after so many older Staffordshire Bull Terriers at any one time since the rehoming centre opened its doors in October 2014.
Many...
Zoflora introduces latest fresh Home Fragrance, ‘Green Valley’
Zoflora has extended its popular Fresh Home Odour Remover & Disinfectant range with the launch of their new fragrance.
The latest launch, Green Valley, brings fresh and delicate floral fragrance to your home, with elements of crisp green leaves and a clean ozonic note, combined with a bouquet of...
Dog fighting still rife as RSPCA reveals almost 8,000 reports in...
New figures from the RSPCA reveal that despite being illegal for almost 200 years, dog fighting is still rife in the UK.
Almost 8,000 reports of dog fighting incidents have been reported in England & Wales in the past four years, according to the figures from the RSPCA.
The RSPCA...
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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...
The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.
Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...
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