Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...

As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.  TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...

Black cats are nearly three times more likely to come into RSPCA care than any other coat colour, according to new figures released by the charity. The RSPCA is caring for hundreds of black and black and white cats, across its centres and branches with 676 currently being cared for...

The RSPCA reunited an elderly cat with her owner who ‘never gave up hope of seeing the feline again’ after she disappeared 14 years ago. The 20-year-old cat, called Charlotte, was living a semi-feral existence in Lambeth, six miles and across the Thames from her old home in Maida Vale....

Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...

A lonely dog who has been in rescue for almost a year carries his favourite soft toys everywhere. Five-year-old crossbreed Diesel has been with the RSPCA for 350 days - and is just a few weeks away from marking his one year milestone. He was rescued by RSPCA officers after suffering abuse but, despite his...

Gen Z are the most superstitious age group in the UK with more than a quarter of young Brits scared of black cats, a new study has revealed. The research from Burns Pet Nutrition found that two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z consider themselves ‘superstitious’ – with two-fifths (41%) of them...

A late RSPCA inspector who dedicated her life to fighting animal cruelty has been honoured with a special award at the Charity Today Awards Kirsty Withnall, who died in April following a battle with cancer, was posthumously awarded with the Animal Welfare Award at the ceremony, held on Wednesday (16...

A new to market gourmet dog treat brand, Ruffingtons, is launching online and to stockists this month from the UK's leading farm to bowl pet food manufacturer, Fold Hill. With a portfolio of clients already secured for the brand, Fold Hill is utilising its extensive knowledge of the industry to fill a...

The UK’s leading emergency vets, Vets Now, has issued a warning to pet owners, reminding them to be extra cautious and aware of the dangers the annual event can bring to pets and wildlife. Last autumn, Vets Now saw 129% increase in fireworks cases during October and November compared to previous...