Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has launched a new centre for professional development that will support rescue and rehoming organisations across the world. The Battersea Academy brings the charity’s 158-years’ experience to the fore and will equip animal welfare practitioners with the insight and skills they need to increase their...

A man has been banned from keeping equines for five years after neglecting two horses, in a case brought by the RSPCA. Pail Simpson of Maple Avenue, Alsager appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday 7 November to be sentenced for three animal Welfare Act offences, after pleading guilty...

A new survey has highlighted bizarre ways pet parents are trying to combat their dog’s bad breath to get a ‘Hollywoof’ smile. The survey of over 2000 dog owners was commissioned by Lily’s Kitchen to coincide with the launch of Woofbrush, their new natural dental chews.  The results found that...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have reunited a worried owner with her Golden Retriever after she was stolen from her in broad daylight in North London. Nine-month old Sheba was taken into Battersea after her owners could no longer look after her and the animal rescue charity checks all...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a matted dog was handed into a veterinary practice in Norwich. The little black Ihasa apso type was taken into the practice in Costessey on Thursday morning (8 November) by members of the public who claimed they’d found him as a stray. The male...

To mark a centenary of the First World War, the RSPCA paid its respects at the Animals in War memorial site in London to remember the animals and soldiers who lost their lives. As the charity marks 100 years since WW1 it also reflects in the 2.5 million animals helped...

RSPCA staff are hoping that an unusual looking dog called Tug can find a loving home despite his unique appearance. Twelve-year old Tug, a Bearded Collie Cross was in a terrible stat when he arrived at the RSPCA’s Coventry Animal Centre, run by the Coventry, Nuneaton & District Branch in...

A dog who arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds after her owner passed away is still searching for a new home a year later. The Leeds rehoming centre is appealing to local dog lovers to give a dog a home after she has waited in kennels for exactly a year. Seven-year...

Celebrations were in order at Lintbells in October, as they welcomed local dignitaries and its long-time supporters for the official presentation of its Queen’s Award for Enterprise. They year, Lintbells was presented with the converted award for International Trade for the first time, in recognition for their success and...

A British producer of naturally nutritious proper food for pets, Lily’s Kitchen has launched its first dental chew, Woofbrush. Lily’s Kitchen has worked with an expert vet dentist to develop these delicious chews, which have been launched in a bid to help the dental health of the nation’s dogs. The spongy...