The RSPCA is investigating after three guinea pigs were dumped in a cardboard box with a note asking for them to be cared for. The three male guinea pigs, who are all about a year old, were found in a taped-up box with a note which read: ‘RSPCA please can...

A new study reveals that a lack of time and poor weather conditions are the biggest obstacles to owning a dog. The study by clothing and home décor retailer, Lands’ End found that 1 in 5 people in the UK own a dog (20%), with this number rising to 1...

New research reveals that over two thirds of owners celebrate their dogs’ birthdays each year, spending an average £20.45 on presents. According to the research by Rover.com, the dog walking service, collectively Brits spend a whopping £125 million annually to celebrate their dogs’ birthdays. The news comes as one in three...

A new sustainable dog food aims to provide a healthy diet for your dog whilst reducing your carbon footprint. Launched in January 2019, Yora is a trailblazing new pet food that is said to provide your dog with a healthy and delicious diet at the same time as reducing their...

Staff at Dogs Trust Leeds are caring for a puppy that was dumped in a cardboard box in a field in Castleford. The five-week old Terrier Cross puppy was found close to death after being dumped in a field and was found by a member of the public. The tiny pup...

PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets, warning that the toxic fumes could severely impact their health. To coincide with National No Smoking Day, which is today (Wednesday 13 March), the veterinary charity is urging owners to quit for their pets’ sake. The detrimental impact of...

The RSPCA is reminding dog owners and walkers of the importance of keeping pets on the lead to avoid attacks on livestock. As spring approaches, dog owners and walkers look forward to exploring new places on foot and enjoying relaxing countryside walks, but it’s likely they will meet grazing livestock...

A Bichon Frise who supports ex-servicemen to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been named the HiLife, Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog of the Year at Crufts 2019. Four-year old Bella and her owner Barry Coase are PAT volunteers who provide animal assisted therapy in Eastbourne and were nominated...

Pet training and behaviour experts, Company of Animals has announced the launch of some new and exciting developments within its Halti range. With a successful launch at this year’s Crufts, the all-new Halti No Pull Harness and next generation Halti Headcollar, both of which combine the expert design, quality...

The RSPCA and Crufts shine a light on one of the most ‘misunderstood’ breeds of dog, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. As Crufts shines a light on the breed at this year’s event, the RSPCA has revealed that the number of Staffies arriving at its centres has fallen by 34% over...