The number of rabbits being taken in by rescue centres has surged as people look to give up their pets due to the cost of living crisis. In 2021, the RSPCA’s centres and branches across England & Wales took in 2,731 rabbits; a 7% increase compared to 2020 (2,549). The figures...

National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...

*Warning contains distressing images* A Harrow woman has been banned from keeping cats for ten years after causing unnecessary suffering to her pet cat by failing to deal with the cause of the animal’s poor body condition, weight loss and ill health. In a prosecution brought by the RSPCA, Nicola Sabrina...

Dog grooming is an essential that every owner needs to incorporate into their routine. Whether it is the luscious curls of a Cockapoo, or the thick mane of a German Shepherd, dogs of all kinds need grooming. From day-to-day tips to long-term changes, Hannah Sparrey and Annabel Hesketh, co-founders of...

Bella, a six-year-old, 64kg St Bernard, has found her happy ending after being adopted from Dogs Trust West London at the end of June by devoted new owner, Joshua Jenkinson from Hampshire. Bella’s new family previously adopted one of the heaviest dogs to ever reside at the rehoming centre, six-year-old...

Last week, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) welcomed specialist veterinary surgeons, students and researchers from around the country for its annual Vets' Training Day. Hosted at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 4th October, it was the first time the event had been held in person since the start...

Southampton based pet food and accessory retailer has welcomed a dog-training superstar to its team in a bid to become the leading pet store across the south. Healthy Pet Store based in Totton is on a mission to be the cornerstone of pet knowledge and expertise across Hampshire, influencing the...

New research has revealed the UK’s most family-friendly pumpkin picking patches of 2022. The list compiled by meal box delivery company, HelloFresh, includes 20 of the best pumpkin picking patches up and down the UK. HelloFresh reviewed 100 pumpkin patches, rating them out of 10 by analysing factors, including dog-friendliness, amount...

The UK cat market is showing an increasing trend towards buying cats over adopting, driven by a desire for a particular breed and convenience. The proportion of bought cats purchased instead of adopted has increased by 12% in the last five years, according to Cats Protection’s Cats and Their Stats...

A cat who was rescued after suffering from one of the most awful wounds the animal care team had ever seen has undergone an amazing transformation. Jack Sparrow, a black and white male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Animal Centre in June after he...