A woman from Manchester has been banned from keeping any kind of animal for five years after neglecting her dogs so severely that one died and the other required intensive veterinary treatment. Gillian Walton of Manchester, who pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to two dogs and failing to meet...

A leading pet health expert is warning of the life-threatening threat posted by common house plants to dogs and cats. Veterinary and nutrition consultant for Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman says dogs and cats can become seriously-ill and even die after coming into contact with these toxic plants. Emily outlines five common...

A heavily pregnant Bengal cat who was found in Greater Manchester with serious injuries has been nursed back to health after nearly a year in the care of the RSPCA - and now all she needs is a forever home. The young cat was taken to a local veterinary practice...

A specialist pet retailer is building on the success of its charity scheme by rolling it out for a second year. All eight WCF Pet & Equestrian stores across Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and south-west Scotland are taking part in the scheme, with each store raising money for an animal...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for two overweight cats who were abandoned in pet carriers in an Aylesbury car park. Five-year-old Dragonfly, a black and white female cat, was abandoned in July at The Gatehouse offices car park in Aylesbury along with her friend Butterfly. A woman was...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after an emaciated terrier dog was found left in a crate at Maidstone. The female Patterdale terrier was discovered by a member of the public who took her to a local vets on the afternoon of Sunday, August 18. RSPCA Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who is...

Pets will no longer be an easy target for criminal profiteers following the introduction of the Pet Abduction Act, according to a leading UK animal charity. Cats Protection says the new law – which comes into force on 24 August – will for the first time recognise pet theft as...

Dogs Trust Merseyside is celebrating 25 years of helping dogs find their forever families across the region and beyond. Since opening its doors in August 1999, the Huyton-based rehoming centre has seen dogs head off to more than 15,500 loving homes and Georgina Lowery, Manager at the centre, has been...

Today marks the exciting launch of Marro, a brand new Fresh cat food company dedicated to delivering Fresh, tasty, meaty meals directly to your door. With more than half (57%) of UK cat owners saying they are unhappy with their current cat food, Marro is setting out to change the...

The RSPCA Canterbury and District branch is currently caring for three cats who were rescued from a multi-cat household and have been named after instruments. Trumpet, Harp and Cello are hoping to tug on the heart strings of any potential adopters as they’ve waited more than three months to find their...