The UK’s unluckiest rescue dog had all of her Christmases come early when she went home to her new family, earlier this week. Daisy, a nine-year-old Mastiff cross, first arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home eight years ago as a young and energetic dog where she stayed for just...

More than 80% of pet owners will buy a present for their pet this Christmas, an RSPCA survey found. The survey carried out by the national animal charity discovered that 83% of animal lovers will buy their pet a Christmas present, with 44% spending up to £10 and 28% splashing...

  Vet charity, PDSA share their advice on why the festive season is not the best time to get a new pet. Christmas is nearly here and many children (and grown-ups alike) might be asking Santa for a cuddly puppy, cute kitten or big-eared bunny. However, before Santa loads his sleigh...

The RSPCA is preparing to help hundreds of rabbits this Christmas as they gear up for a busy winter. The animal welfare charity – one of the oldest and largest in the world – is preparing for an influx of animals needing care this winter as staff and volunteers prepare...

Christmas came early for borders at a Worcester animal rescue centre when the CEO of Fish4Dogs played Santa. Graham Smith delivered a host of festive goodies in order to spread a little ‘fishmas’ joy to cats and dogs currently waiting for their forever homes. Fish4Dogs is a long-term supported of the...

The RSPCA is preparing to care for hundreds of horses this Christmas taking in more equines than ever before. Hundreds of horses are expected to be taken in by the RSPCA this winter as the equine crisis continues. The animal welfare charity rescued 5,429 animals over last Christmas period (2017) and...

With the festive season comes New Year Fireworks and an estimated 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Many of us look forward to New Year Eve with the countdown to midnight and the skies illuminated by fireworks, but this can cause distress...

National pet charity Blue Cross is alerting pet owners of the many hidden dangers of the festive season. The charity is warning of toxic foods to dangerous seasonal plants so that pet-loving families can keep their pets safe during Christmas. Vets at Blue Cross animal Hospital in Victoria, London have already...

According to an RSPCA poll, more than two-thirds of people are planning to avoid single-use plastics this festive season. As part of plans for a kinder Christmas for animals, 69% of shoppers said they would try to cut down on single use plastics like straws or carrier bags. A further...

Agria Pet Insurance is making lifetime cover available for pets of all ages from 1st December to 31st January 2019 inclusive. ‘Age Amnesty’ gives owners of older pets the perfect opportunity to obtain a lifetime policy and benefit from the long-term peace of mind this provides. Having insurance for an older...