A woman from South London has been handed a curfew as part of a community sentence after her French bulldog puppy sustained serious burns. It follows an investigation by the RSPCA into the incident. Natasha Benjafield of Middleton Road, Carshalton, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006...

Spaniels Yoyo & Scamp have become the 53rd and 54th recipients and Lord Firebrand, aka Yogi, has become the 55th recipient of the PDSA Order of Merit, the equivalent of the ‘animals’ OBE’  The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is proud to celebrate a decade of awarding the Medal to...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is set to unveil two new exhibitions dedicated to the medium of drawing, showcasing a vast collection of eye-catching and impressive drawings of dogs. Running from 9 October 2024, until 25 April 2025, Drawings of Dogs will feature all styles of drawing, and will include...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two separate litters of kittens were found abandoned just a short drive away from each other in Norfolk. The first litter of five kittens, aged around three weeks old, were discovered inside a black and green crate on the side of the road...

Almost three in five (58%) dog owners across the world feed their pups dangerous desserts, according to a new study of hundreds of TikTok videos from dog treats brand Wagg. Further analysis from the brand shows that the top offending treat is baked goods - like cakes - followed by dairy...

Animal welfare charity Battersea is urging the public to email their local MPs in support of the Renters' Rights Bill, ahead of its second reading in Parliament on 9 October.   The Renters' Rights Bill, which includes provisions to protect pet owners, represents a significant step forward in the rental sector....

Three-quarters (75%) of dog owners said they intended to take their dog on staycation this year however, if you’re dog isn’t used to travelling in the car, or on public transport, how do you go about creating a stress-free travel experience? To offer dog owners some helpful tips, dog-friendly holidays brand Canine...

The RSPCA has released shocking images of three dogs who were found severely matted after they had been abandoned in a crate in North Yorkshire. The three terrier cross type dogs were spotted by a member of the public on 21 September in a field off Holtby Lane near York. It is...

Glasgow has been named as the UK city with the best pet-friendly homes according to a new study by natural dog food brand Harringtons. The pet experts analysed property rental data across the country’s 25 most populated cities, comparing the number of ‘pet-friendly’ rentals to the overall number of rentals available...

The RSPCA is caring for a male tabby cat who was abandoned with an injury to his pelvis and found in a cat carrier in Brent in North West London. The cat, which has now been named Severus by the RSPCA, was found with a note written on the back...