Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today warned that cats are needlessly suffering by being bred to look a certain way. The charity’s warning comes after six flat-faced cats arrived at the London rescue centre in the same week, with all but the youngest two, a pair...

June is National Microchip Month and PDSA reveal that over five million pets in the UK are not microchipped, despite it being a legal requirement for dogs. Microchipping is the best way of permanently identifying your pet and can increase the chances of you being reunited should the worst ever...

Dogs over-eat and average of 54,000 calories in extra treats every year, according to new research from Royal Canin. To celebrate the launch of its new Canine Care Nutrition range, Royal Canin analysed the feeding habits of 2000 British dog owners. The research found that the extra calories an average...

Dogs really are a man and woman’s best friend due to the positive effect on our happiness and wellbeing, according to new research. The new research reveals that almost half of the nation (47%) class their dog as their best friend and more than three quarters think that having a...

Vet charity, PDSA warn that many owners do not realise that rabbits should receive regular vaccinations. According to the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, nearly half a million rabbits (49%) in the UK have not received their primary vaccination course when young, and 58% of UK rabbits have not...

An eight-year old Papillion crossbreed has been awarded the historic Blue Cross Medal for extraordinary animal achievement. The panel of judges were in awe of Lily-Rose’s story which shone above all the shortlisted pets for the national animal-charity's Blue Cross Medal 2019. The multi-talented rescue dog Lily-Rose saved her owner, Jenny...

A group of dedicated volunteers at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have been named as recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Volunteers from the leading animal welfare charity are to receive the prestigious award in recognition of the outstanding work they do in the local community by regularly...

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of the UK’s third most popular – and widely misunderstood - pet. The animal welfare charity rescued more than 11,000 rabbits over the last three years, 3,678 in 2018 and 4,000 each in 2016 and 2017. Many of these rabbits are rescued as a result...

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, dogs and their owners across Europe helped to raise over £10k for dogs without homes. Thousands of paws padded their way across the countryside and beaches as part of the Agria Dog Walk to help raise money for dogs without homes. From Hermes to Helskink, Oslo...

A runaway tortoise, believed to be around 75-years old has been reunited with her owners after being rescued by the RSPCA. The old spur-thighed tortoise was found by a member of the public wandering around Lansdowne Road in Staines-Upon-Thames on Sunday 12 May at around 12:30pm. Animal Welfare Officer (AWO)...