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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...
Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found.
The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
Young cat left behind at West Yorkshire bus station recovering in...
A young female cat who was abandoned at Halifax Bus Station after her owner travelled to London has a new home lined up thanks to the RSPCA.
The nine-month-old black and white cat was brought into the RSPCA’s Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch animal centre in Wade Street last Tuesday (8...
More trick than treat – why vet expert warns against pet...
As spooky season approaches, costumes are extremely popular. While turning your pet into a pretty pup-kin might seem fun, PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, is advising owners to think twice about the impact dressing up will have on their furry family member’s health and happiness.
PDSA Vet Nurse,...
Solihull College treks Snowdon to raise money for Birmingham Dogs Home
Birmingham Dogs Home is celebrating another successful corporate partnership with Solihull College & University Centre.
The College team recently took on the Snowdon for Sunrise challenge, raising an impressive £4,422.99 for the beloved charity. The team along with a team of their dedicated students run numerous fundraising events from charity...
Just three-fifths of cat owners don’t know what to feed them,...
Two-thirds (63%) of cat owners are only somewhat confident in knowing about their pet’s overall health and wellbeing, according to new research by cat food brand Harringtons.
A poll* of 1,000 cat owners in the UK, commissioned by Harringtons, found that only three-fifths (59%) know what to feed them.
That said, nearly all (95%)...
No vet treatment for puppy with fractured leg and ‘severe’ burns...
Two people have been given suspended prison sentences and disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after leaving their pet dog without vet treatment for a fractured leg and ‘severe’ infected and painful skin lesions, thought to have been caused by burns.
Casey Bernice Cook of Bowers Avenue, Norwich, and...
700 days and counting: tears as RSPCA’s longest-stay dog remains unadopted
A staggering 118 animals at national RSPCA centres have been waiting more than 100 days for a new home - and one dog has been searching for her forever home for more than two years, as shocking new data reveals rescue animals are spending even longer in the charity’s...
How to keep your dog safe this Halloween
Halloween can be a particularly dangerous time for our furry friends, with many things posing a threat to their health and well-being.
Not only this, but it could even pose a danger to those that find themselves at your door. Pooch & Mutt’s Resident Vet Dr. Linda Simon and Canine Behaviour Expert Dr....
Staffie hits year milestone in kennels as ‘no one wants to...
A ‘sweet’ Staffie has hit her one-year milestone in RSPCA kennels waiting for a loving new home as her carers say ‘no one wants to take the time to get to know her’.
RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch is looking for a special home for two-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier-cross Lola this Adoptober as she...
Can pets get Seasonal Affective Disorder?
We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets?
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: “Pets...
Charity launches ‘Remembrance Paw’ to pay tribute to service animals
A charity that supports police dogs has launched a new ‘Remembrance Paw’ so animal-lovers can pay tribute to service animals both past and present.
The Thin Blue Paw Foundation protects, celebrates and rehabilitates serving and retired police dogs across the UK.
The charity – which wants to celebrate the sacrifice made by service...
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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...
The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.
Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...
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