A scorching Easter weekend saw a flood of emergency calls to the RSPCA reporting animals suffering from heat exposure. The animal welfare charity received 166 emergency calls over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April) when temperatures reached the mid 20s. That’s almost two calls every...

A cat who found himself homeless last year finally finds a new home, thanks to animal welfare charity, Mayhew. When eight-year old tabby Tom found himself homeless last year, he thought he may have found a new feline family when he came across a colony of feral cats living in...

The RSPCA is investigating after three puppies were found dumped in a box in County Durham just days before Easter. A man found the puppies in a red and white box in an alley off Grainger Street, Darlington, on Thursday night (18 April). RSPCA Inspector Clare Wilson went out to collect...

With the weather turning warmer in spring, pets have a natural knack to gravitate towards the sunniest spot in the home. Not a care in the world, pets enjoy basking in the warm, radiant sun whilst curling up into a ball on your favourite sofa or window sill. Has there ever...

A young kitten has undergone an amazing transformation in RSPCA care after being bitten by a dog. The kitten named Boudicca by staff after a warrior queen, was taken to RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital in March after she was sadly bitten by a dog in her previous home. As she...

Natures Menu has refreshed its existing Fruit and Vegetables Raw Nuggets line with the addition of Natural Raw Nuggets Veggie Boost. As part of the Natures Menu Home Prepare range, the Veggie Boost Nuggets are made from a wholesome blend of 15 fruits and vegetables including butternut squash, red...

A Medical Detection Dog from Kent has been honoured by leading veterinary charity, PDSA for his outstanding devotion to his owner. Eight-year old Labrador, Pal is trained to detect changes in blood sugar levels for his diabetic pet owner and was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – an animal...

The RSPCA is bracing itself for an influx in cats and kittens as latest figures reveal on average they take in three cats every hour. Last year (2018), the RSPCA’s centres and branches took in 28,986 cats and more than 90,000 cats over the last three years. Most kittens are typically...

New research has shown just how important pets are to our lives, from providing companionship to offering physical and mental health support. More than half of people admit that they pet increases their happiness (57%) and helps relieve stress/anxiety (56%), while 43% admit a cat, dog or rabbit increases physical...

In 2018, the UK population was an estimated 5.1 million, which means around 45% of British homes housed a domesticated animal. Owning a pet is a huge responsibility and can bring happiness but it is up to n owner to ensure that the welfare of that pet is a priority. To...