Mental health and pets are regularly linked as animals can offer companionship to those who need it most. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 14th to 20th May, Argos Pet Insurance highlights the benefits of pet ownership. A sense of purpose Pets require a regular routine. Everyday tasks...

Pet dental diseases are a common problem for many pets, so pet charity, PDSA are raising awareness of pet dental care during National Smile Month. National Smile Month takes place from 14 May to 14 June and it’s vital that pet owners ensure their pets pearly whites are kept nice...

Dogs Trust Basildon will be holding their annual fun day on Sunday 13 May at Barleylands Far, Showground in Billericay, Essex. The doggie fun day, which will run from 11am to 4pm will include a huge range of activities such as their fun dog show with categories, including ‘Golden Oldies’,...

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after an extremely skinny dog was abandoned in Staffordshire. Despite receiving veterinary treatment following her ordeal, the female adult Lurhcer had to be put to sleep due to serious health concerns. The black Lurcher was found by a member of the public on the B5014...

Dog lovers could face hefty fines if they are caught walking their dog on beaches across the UK as restrictions come into force this month. Summer restrictions have been put in place on some coastal beaches around the UK and owners could face a £75 fine if they don’t stick...

Dogs Trust Manchester are celebrating finding their 100th homeless hound her forever home through their doggie fostering scheme. Pomeranian Cross, Whitney has become the 100th dog who had been cared for by a Home from Home forest carer whilst waiting for her new family. After spotting the nine-year old pooch on...

An unlucky four-year old cat is still looking for his forever home, after waiting over two years. Magnum arrived at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew as an injured stray in March 2016 and has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). The gorgeous ginger and white cat was discovered by a member of the...

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to get their pets neutered after collecting five kittens that were abandoned in a Moses basket in Surrey. A woman contacted the animal welfare charity on 23 April after finding a Moses basket in Ashford with five tiny kittens inside. Animal welfare officer (AWO) Carl...

PDSA are highlighting to pet owners the importance of vaccinating against preventable deadly diseases. Millions of family pets are at risk from killer diseases because they are missing out on simple vaccinations. Preventable diseases such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia can cause widespread deaths, say vets. Diseases prevalent in wild...

The RSPCA is investigating after two emaciated ponies were abandoned in Bilston – with one of the ponies so weak that she was shaking. A member of the public contacted the charity after seeing the two ponies in a field in Highfield Road, on Thursday 19 April, where one had...