Pet owners are being urged to keep their animals away from Easter treats to avoid them falling ill. Treats such as chocolate can be dangerous to dogs and cats, leading to potentially serious symptoms if consumed. Pet specialist WCF Pet & Equestrian, which has eight stores across the North of England...

A rescue dog who has spent 16 months waiting for a forever home showed his bravery when he donated blood to save the life of a sick puppy. Five-year-old Taurus was rescued by the RSPCA with a large number of dogs in November 2022 and spent some time in police kennels before...

Just six Cadbury’s Mini Eggs or one small chocolate egg could be enough to cause harm to your dog this Easter weekend, vets have warned.  The UK’s leading emergency vets, Vets Now, has revealed that they saw a 95% increase in cases over the Easter weekend, with an 85% increase...

With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends.  As Easter eggs and other tasty cocoa treats find their way into homes, the charity hopes to raise awareness of...

The way people interact with pets is changing as the price of pet ownership soars and those without their own animals look for cost-effective and meaningful ways to enjoy the pet experience. 69% of Brits describe themselves as animal lovers. However, many could be priced out of having full-time pets,...

A dog who was dumped over a wall into a tangle of barbed wire has surprised her rescuers by giving birth to a healthy puppy. The terrier - who has been named Ladybird by the RSPCA - was rescued from Levett Road, Barking, on 18 March.  RSPCA Inspector Lee Ricketts, who worked with...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery, based in Mayfair, London, has unveiled a new exhibition, open to the public now, tracing canines featuring in commercials. The exhibition tracks the beginnings of marketing and advertising moguls discovering the enticing power of puppy dog eyes to sell products and delves deep into the...

Every year in the UK, about 2,000 dogs are stolen. That's roughly 5 dogs taken from their owners every day.  These statistics not only highlight the alarming numbers of dog thefts but also emphasise the emotional distress for families and their beloved pets. Each stolen dog represents not just a...

A man and a woman from Yorkshire have been banned from keeping equines for 10 years after they were prosecuted by the RSPCA following an investigation into the neglect of horses and donkeys on farmland. Alan Riley (D.o.B 20/5/1970) and Sarah Nethercoat, (D.o.B 14/7/1989), both formerly of Park Avenue, Beverley,...

The global leading insect protein-based pet food company will collaborate with the NFRSA to help support the welfare needs of retired service animals through a feeding programme. The charitable organization, The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals will benefit from the donations supplied by the hypoallergenic pet food specialist as...