This week is National Picnic Week and the RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to scoff some cakes and raise money for animals in need. This summer the charity is asking pet owners to make the most of the sunshine and hold a fundraising picnic to help animals with sponsored games...

New data reveals trend in rehoming showing that over six years June is consistently the most difficult month for cats to find a new home. As the summer ‘kitten season’ starts, more cats then ever are said to be looking for new homes, but the RSPCA reports that its rehoming...

Dogs Trust Evesham is getting behind the nation’s World Cup football team by naming a litter of Lurcher puppies after star players in the England squad. Leading the line-up are Harry Canine, Jamie dig-up-the-Yardy, Jack Russell Butland, Kyle Walkies, John Bones, Eric Dierhound and Nick Pup. All seven puppies are hoping...

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA is warning that the continuing trend of owners doing no pre-purchase research before acquiring a pet is risking the long-term health of millions of animals. The warning comes as the eighth annual PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report is published, which has surveyed over 68,000 veterinary professional,...

Since 2004, London – based animal welfare charity, Mayhew has been helping pet owners facing a personal crisis and with no option of help to care for their animal, through their vital pet refuge programme. The initiative provides support for vulnerable pet owners facing a personal crisis including hospitalisation, rehab,...

Dogs Trust and Keep Britain Tidy announce an extension to their successful ‘Walk This Way’ programme to reduce the amount of dog waste left behind by dog walkers. The programme’s pilot saw six popular dog walking routes receive a makeover to feature more bins and clear signage to find them...

A farmer and his family were shocked to find out that six puppies had been dumped on their land last summer. The puppies who were huddled together in a corner at the entrance of a field just off the road, were spotted by a neighbour of the farmer. The family called...

The PDSA reveal that despite the UK being a nation of animal lovers, rabbits remain one of the most misunderstood pets when it comes to catering for their welfare needs. The UK vet Charity’s Animal Wellbeing Report (PAW) 2018 found that 200,00 rabbits are being fed a potentially harmful diet...

Cats Protection has revealed the 14 finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of heroism, survival and companionship in the cat world. From fearless felines that saved the day to miraculous moggies who provide a lifeline in medical emergencies, the finalists are all in the running...

An elderly dog that was beaten in public has finally found her forever home after more than 500 days in a RSPCA rehoming centre. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Kaya, aged 10 was rescued by the RSPCA along with her furry companion Kane in October 2016, after her owner beat her in...