A quarter (25%) of pet owners are concerned they can no longer afford the upkeep of their dog(s) or cat(s), according to findings from Tesco Bank’s new Pet Index research.  It’s puppy and kitten owners, who perhaps didn’t factor in the full expense of welcoming a pet into their home,...

Battersea Old Windsor’s longest-serving volunteer is being celebrated this Volunteers’ Week (3 – 9 June 2024) for her support caring for thousands of dogs for more than 24 years.  Ann Palmer started her volunteering journey in February 2000 as she wanted to spend more time with dogs and support animals...

As organisations across Shropshire celebrate Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury volunteer is urging other dog lovers to join the team.  Nick Munro has been volunteering at the rehoming centre since 2019, dedicating two mornings a week to helping take care of the dogs, particularly those who have been...

With the UK enjoying a hot spring, and temperature continuing to climb, so too is the pollen count which can dampen the summer mood – both for people and their pets. PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners that furry family members can suffer from pollen allergies...

TikTok’s #petcare hashtag has more than 15 million views, many of the videos featuring ‘hacks’ for dog care and feeding, with novice owners and experts alike sharing what they think is best for their dogs and yours. So, it’s no surprise that pet owners looking for solutions and the best...

Seven two-week-old puppies who were found abandoned in a shoebox have been reunited with their mum at an RSPCA rescue centre. The litter of tiny pups were found by a member of the public left in a shoebox and abandoned outside Braintree District Council office on 3 May and taken into the...

Paleo Ridge proudly announces its 10th anniversary. Founded by Sharon Daly in June 2014, the company has grown from a single tabletop mincer in her home to operating two sites in Waterlooville and Havant, serving thousands of loyal customers across the nation and around the globe. Reflecting on this significant...

A dedicated team from Dogs Trust Merseyside is preparing for an exciting fundraising event at Aintree Racecourse this weekend to support dogs in need.   Team members Clare Rooney (50), Avril Clark (25), Chloe Rose (22), and Eric Grainger (28) will be participating in the Liverpool Fun Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course to raise...

It’s well known that pub culture is an integral part of British life, and not just for humans, but for dogs too. In fact, new research from Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that a whopping 78% of dogs are regular pub-goers! Wherever we...

A thankful owner is warning other cat owners of the importance of microchips after she was reunited with her missing feline friend Dragon after a long three months - all thanks to his microchip.   The one-week countdown is officially on for cat owners in England to get their cats...