Delamere Forest in Cheshire is crowned the UK’s most picturesque spot for dog walking, though data reveals that trails, parks and beaches right across the UK make the top 20. Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most beautiful spots among the UK’s top dog-walking trails. Delamere Forest in Cheshire came...

As the UK enjoys a scattering of snow, two snowy white bunnies Frosty and Blizzard are waiting to find their forever home. Frosty and Blizzard were rescued in Lancashire and came into the care of the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield and District branch at the end of August. The two Polish rabbits...

Vets, academics, responsible breeders and welfare organisations are warning the public about the potential demand for flat-faced puppies in the lead up to Christmas, and urging caution when it comes to puppy buying at this time. Data from Google Trends shows that in the second half of 2020, searches for...

A dog who was badly injured after being hit by a car has bounced back from his broken leg to learn to play football again; inspired by England’s huge 10-0 win over San Marino. One-year-old Sam is a cheeky rottweiler cross collie who was rushed into the RSPCA’s Finsbury Park...

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be launching another of its successful Confident Horse webinars on 8th December. This time the expert team will be looking at how to help a horse or pony with needle shyness. When a horse or pony is needle shy it is usually because they are worried about having an...

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Sleeping Cats urn for its trade and consumer customers. The urns provide a means to store a pet's ashes discreetly, using a hollow interior. Modelled on Petributes original and best-selling wooden Sleeping Cats urn, the figurine conceals...

Could you change the life of a furry or feathered friend this Black Friday and offer a beautiful black pet a loving new home? At the RSPCA, we think black is beautiful; but some black animals can take longer to rehome than other coloured pets. Some people believe that black...

Dogs Trust West London is appealing for a new home for a former stray dog who’d love a family to call his own in time for his birthday.  Caffrey was found in March and transferred to Dogs Trust from another animal welfare organisation, where he’s being cared for by the centre’s Canine Carers. Dogs Trust West London Rehoming...

It’s not clear whether we’ll get a white Christmas but with temperatures plummeting, now is the time to take simple steps to keep our pets and wildlife safe this winter. With temperatures dropping below freezing and winter’s first frosts and snows forecast across the country, the RSPCA is urging people...

Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative this week as it aims to raise £2.2million to support rescue pets across the country. The charity, founded by pet care specialists Pets at Home, has announced its biggest ever target following the revelation earlier this month that more...