Sleeping with pets is certainly not for everyone, and while some owners are not too keen on the idea, for some, there’s nothing better. In recent years it’s become common knowledge that a good night’s sleep is vital to overall health and wellbeing, and with this in mind, does sleeping...

British home appliance brand Hotpoint, together with animal welfare charity Blue Cross, have unveiled a larger-than-life, super-sized dog house in London to kick start a long-term partnership to help raise awareness of, and find forever homes for, the rising numbers of pets waiting in rehoming centres across the UK. The Hotpoint Forever...

A woman from North Shields who advertised pedigree cats on Facebook failed to get veterinary treatment for 11 underweight Persians who were all suffering from a catalogue of health problems, a court has heard.  tephanie Neesam (DoB 05.09.88), who used the name  ‘Purrcise Persian’s,’ on the social media platform, left...

Raw pet food and wellness subscription company, Bella & Duke, was established with the health and well-being of our nation’s pets at the forefront, which is why the company was proud to partner with Therapy Dogs Nationwide in 2023 and is continuing to fundraise and support the charity’s work...

News that the Netherlands is one step closer to banning puppy yoga has been met with delight from the RSPCA, which has long raised concerns over the welfare of dogs during classes. Puppy yoga was banned in Italy last month - and now the Netherlands is set to follow suit...

A quarter (25%) of pet owners are concerned they can no longer afford the upkeep of their dog(s) or cat(s), according to findings from Tesco Bank’s new Pet Index research.  It’s puppy and kitten owners, who perhaps didn’t factor in the full expense of welcoming a pet into their home,...

Battersea Old Windsor’s longest-serving volunteer is being celebrated this Volunteers’ Week (3 – 9 June 2024) for her support caring for thousands of dogs for more than 24 years.  Ann Palmer started her volunteering journey in February 2000 as she wanted to spend more time with dogs and support animals...

As organisations across Shropshire celebrate Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury volunteer is urging other dog lovers to join the team.  Nick Munro has been volunteering at the rehoming centre since 2019, dedicating two mornings a week to helping take care of the dogs, particularly those who have been...

With the UK enjoying a hot spring, and temperature continuing to climb, so too is the pollen count which can dampen the summer mood – both for people and their pets. PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners that furry family members can suffer from pollen allergies...

TikTok’s #petcare hashtag has more than 15 million views, many of the videos featuring ‘hacks’ for dog care and feeding, with novice owners and experts alike sharing what they think is best for their dogs and yours. So, it’s no surprise that pet owners looking for solutions and the best...