A dog-lover from London is cycling around the UK and Ireland in aid of Dogs Trust. The grueling challenge will see him do around 1,100 miles – the equivalent of London to Rome. Phil Mcdermott is one-week into his fundraising effort – which started on 17 September - and has already cycled from London to Edinburgh. Phil said:  “I am not a professional...

As we transition into autumn, Sykes Holiday Cottages has rounded up its best dog-friendly properties which still have availability this year. From medieval and market towns to chocolate box cottages and seaside breaks, these are the perfect locations for a staycation with a furry friend in tow. Cosy Cot – Stapleford, Wiltshire Sleeps: Six Price: Seven nights from...

The nationwide search begins again to find the UK’s top heroic dog to be crowned the 2022 winner of The Kennel Club Dog Hero Award, formerly known as the Friends for Life competition, celebrating a lifetime of friendship and recognising the heart-warming ways that dogs transform our lives. At Crufts 2020, Golden...

Yora – maker of the world’s most sustainable pet food – has launched its first ever cat food, containing the highest insect content of any cat food on the market. Since launching its trailblazing dog food and treats range in 2019, Yora has gained a dedicated following of environmentally-conscious pet...

Dogs Trust Newbury is hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (3rd October) will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for their elderly pooches. The team is searching for homes for four very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) who have a combined age of 39. They are all currently enjoying their...

Let’s celebrate International Rabbit Day (25 September) by getting to know more about our fluffy friends! Rabbits make wonderful pets but they can be high maintenance and keeping them happy isn’t always easy. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “Though rabbits are a popular choice for many aspiring pet owners, there...

A ferret is back home after she was found straying and reunited with her owner thanks to her microchip. Olga was found in a garden in Colliers Wood and taken into pet charity Blue Cross’s animal hospital in Merton. Staff feared they would be unable to find Olga’s owners because...

From following you to the toilet to excitable sneezing, Canine Cottages has teamed up with accredited dog trainer Joe Nutkins to help pet owners understand their dog’s quirks and unique behaviour. With life returning to normal, it can have an unusual effect on our furry friends who have been so...

There has been an increase in cat owners across the UK since lockdown began with an estimated 7.5 million cats part of household families across the UK. Many people get a pet to keep them company. For those living in apartments, an indoor cat may seem like a great choice...

New research reveals alarming lockdown legacy as ‘click and collect’ and ‘click and drop’ puppies now seen as the norm. With two in five Brits admitting to picking up bad habits generally during the pandemic, dog experts are warning that these are translating to puppy buying and creating a damaging...