The RSPCA is appealing for information following the deaths of three pets in a Leicestershire town. The animal welfare charity has issued a warning to cat owners in a Leicestershire town after three pets died from suspected antifreeze poisoning within days of each other. Kelly Braund of Mill Lane, in Earl...

Last weekend saw over 400 animal lovers and their dogs take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Muddy Dog Challenge in Cardiff. The event took place at Coedarhydyglyn Park in Cardiff and was made up of 17 obstacles suitable for both humans and four-legged friends with an option of...

To help dog owners to celebrate National Dog Day, boutique holiday lettings agency, Mulberry Cottages is offering free pet stays on all bookings made on 26 August. To take advantage of the offer, guests simply need to quote ‘NATIONALDOGDAY when making their booking to ensure their four-legged friend doesn’t miss...

Blue Cross pet charity is offering tips to anxious teenagers awaiting their GCSE results. Studies have shown that dogs can help lower stress levels, help people to cope with pressured situations and reduce feelings of anxiety and feelings of negativity. In the run up to GCSE results day on 23 August,...

The government has announced a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens in England to help drive up animal welfare standards. The announcement confirms the government’s support for the prominent Lucy’s Law campaign and Defra has published a consultation on an outright ban that will mean anyone looking...

A German Shepherd is looking for a new home after it took a whole year for her fur to grow back following years of neglect. Six-year old Sheena was almost completely bald when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September last year. A member of the public contacted the animal...

A cat that went missing for eight months was found more than 80 miles away thanks to the help of the RSPCA. Frankie, aged three, went missing in January on his first venture outside his home in White Moss, Blackley, Manchester. Despite frantic searches, his owners couldn’t find him and...

Dogs Trust are encouraging residents in Essex to have their say to prevent dog restrictions on local beaches. Castle Point Council has launched a public consultation as it is giving serious consideration to the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection order (PSPO) – which would ban dogs from the beach...

The RSPCA is investigating after two kittens were abandoned in a basket in a Kent graveyard. The animal welfare charity was alerted to the kittens on Tuesday 14 August when a local woman found the basket dumped in the graveyard off Capel Road in Sittingbourne. The two eight-week old kittens were...

Dog Trust is to host a dog theft prevention event in Uxbridge to offer advice to locals. Dog theft is sadly on the rise across London and Dogs Trust are inviting locals in Hillingdon to an event, which will offer advice on how to keep your pooch safe. Hillingdon is said...