As International Friendship Day (30 July) approaches, the team at Dogs Trust Loughborough are hoping it will bring one of their residents the new four-legged best friend – and family – she has been waiting for for more than a year. Two-year-old Akita, Juno, arrived at the Wymeswold rehoming centre last July, but is still waiting to find her perfect...

Does your dog shy away from the water? Don’t fret - there are things you can do to get them safely confident in the water and have your very own water puppy! Although many dogs are confident swimmers, there are many pooches out there scared of water – whether that...

New research from The Kennel Club reveals only 2% of dog theft cases in 2020 resulted in a criminal charge. As concerns about dog theft soar following the surge in pandemic puppy buying, the statistics shows a shocking failure to tackle a crime that is devastating 196 families every month. Research...

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding their oldest dog her perfect retirement home. 17-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Lola, arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre in April after her family could sadly no longer take care of her. Now, three months later, she has headed home with new devoted owners Susie...

Following the popularity of the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition in 2019, The Kennel Club has announced that it is taking place again this year, culminating in a grand final at Crufts 2022. To raise awareness of vulnerable British and Irish breeds, and to recognise those people who are...

We’ve spent more time than ever with our pooches over the lockdown period. But as we gear up to resume life outside the home, how do we prepare our furry friends for the change? The pandemic has reshaped the way we work, with many businesses looking to trial flexible working...

As temperatures in the UK continue to soar, many Brits have been looking for novel ways to keep themselves cool - But what’s the best way to keep our furry friends cool? With lots of contradictory advice surfacing online and on social media, PDSA Vet Lynne James has debunked some...

Staysure Group is thrilled to announce the launch of a unique new product that will send ripples through the pet insurance world. Petsure is on a mission to reform pet insurance by helping every cat and dog possible, regardless of their pre-existing medical conditions or age. They are committed to fair pricing and...

Being a dog owner over lockdown has had us spending significantly more time with our dogs while we worked from home. Now, as we begin to return to normal, the thought of leaving our dogs at home who have become accustomed to being by our side day and night is...

Rover.com®, the world’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, has today released UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021. For the fourth year in a row, mixed breeds were named top dog, while the loyal Labrador Retriever proved the most popular purebred. The Cockapoo, French Bulldog and...