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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...
Loveable whippet at RSPCA rehoming centre overlooked because of her colour...
An adorable whippet crossbreed who has spent nearly her entire life in kennels is looking for a new family to help her find her way in the world.
Eighteen-month-old Betsy came into RSPCA care at just four months of age after she was rescued by the charity over concerns for...
Darlington dog lover inspired by four-legged friends takes on epic challenge...
A Darlington dog lover is taking to the hills and putting her best foot forward for homeless hounds.
Elizabeth Ashlee of Heighington has decided to tackle the Hadrian’s Wall Path in a bid to raise £1,000 to support rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes at Dogs Trust Darlington.
23-year-old Elizabeth,...
Dr Veneta’s 4-strong dog food range enters the freeze-dried fray to...
The next chapter in nutritious meal solutions for discerning dogs arrives this April, courtesy of Dr Veneta’s 4-strong portfolio of freeze-dried nuggets whose avant-garde nutritional makeup prioritises the ongoing health of your dog’s microbiome, where 84% of its all-important immune system resides.
Freeze-dried thinking has in recent times become the...
Northumberland teenager crowned winner of RSPCA People’s Choice award
A teenager from Northumberland has secured the top spot in the RSPCA’s People’s Choice awards - meaning her image of two leaping dogs had the most votes from the public.
Sophie Green, aged 18, from Cramlington, Northumberland, won with her image ‘Leap Frogs’ which captures Cockapoo Mabel and Spaniel Pepper...
Lincolnshire youngster honoured with top award at Crufts
Dog loving 18-year-old Emily Dabb from Grimsby, Lincolnshire has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Young Person of the Year award at Crufts 2024 on Sunday 10 March.
Emily has been a member of the Brigg Muttley Crew flyball team since 2018, and this year competed as part of the...
French bulldog abandonments up 7,000%
Abandonments of the popular designer dog breed the French bulldog have increased by a staggering 7,000% in the last three years.
The shocking statistics have been released by the RSPCA, amid concerns that the cost of living crisis - and the increased costs associated with the breed - are behind...
Brighton young handler achieves double success at Crufts
Lauren Goddard aged 18 from Brighton, and Winston (Ch Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW), a three-year-old Border Terrier, have achieved a double victory after winning both the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Handler of the Year award, and the YKC Stakes, both sponsored by Royal Canin, at the world’s greatest...
‘Adorable’ pet rabbit discovered in cardboard box in Crewe could be...
A pet rabbit who was found in a cardboard box in a residential area in Crewe could be someone’s missing pet, says the RSPCA.
The unneutered male lop was found in a car park area near Heywood Green last Saturday (9 March) and collected by the animal welfare charity after...
Plucky puss uses up one of his nine lives after being...
A young cat was rescued by the RSPCA and West Yorkshire firefighters after becoming precariously stuck on the ledge of a viaduct in Huddersfield town centre.
Concerned members of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the cat was seen perched near the top of the bridge on Lower...
Vet Nurse shares spring safety advice for animal lovers
Springtime has sprung, and with the new time of year comes seasonal dangers. Pet owners have been told to keep an eye on their pets, with PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing sharing spring safety messages and advice.
Nina says: “Many of us will be pleased the winter gloom is on...
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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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