A gentle giant is facing his second Christmas in RSPCA kennels as potential adopters are put off by his size. Two-year-old mastiff Basher weighs 60kg and measures in at almost 6ft tall when he stands up on his hind legs - making him taller than lots of the staff looking...

Designer pet brand, Barc London launch their very first range of raincoats for dogs. Created to keep dogs warm and dry during wet winter walks, these waterproof jackets also provide underbelly splash protection from muddy puddles - a must have for pups on rainy days! Each raincoat is made from a...

Dog-devotee youngster Lewis Steven Garstang from Suffolk has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC), Young Person of the Year award at Discover Dogs. Following the tragic loss of his dad in 2018, Lewis took on the training and running of his dogs, Rosie and Willow, in agility. Both rescue dogs, the two...

Some dogs love winter walks, but for some pets exercising in the winter months can be challenging and natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet share their tips to get pets moving in cold weather. Despite the cold weather, it’s important to maintain an exercise routine for your dog to keep them...

It is estimated that in 2021, almost 44% of households in the UK own a pet, of which 24 million of those are cats and dogs. Pets are no longer seen as just an animal, they are now much-loved family members and therefore it is only natural that pet parents...

This winter could be particularly hard for hedgehogs, as new RSPCA data from England and Wales reveals that the numbers of the iconic creatures admitted to its wildlife centres have already topped 2020 figures. By mid-November this year, the number of hedgehogs taken into care by the animal charity’s four...

Geri Horner falls for one of Battersea’s most poorly residents in the latest series of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs.  Shih Tzu puppy, Daisy, arrived at the charity when her owners could no longer care for her. Upon her arrival, it was clear that the youngster...

A Bradford man has been banned from keeping all animals after leaving a black and white cat Misho with an obviously broken femur. Habib Siddique of Rooley Lane, Bradford, was sentenced for causing unnecessary suffering to Misho on Thursday, 11 November at Bradford Magistrates’ Court. He was sentenced after being proven...

Thousands of dog-lovers visited The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London this weekend, meeting and greeting over 150 different breeds. Returning after a pandemic pause, the two-day event, proudly sponsored by Royal Canin, took place during 20 and 21 November at ExCel London and gave four-legged friend enthusiasts the...

The Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate veterinary practices and individuals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the UK’s pet rabbits and guinea pigs, has announced this year’s winners at the London Vet Show 2021. A judging panel of industry experts, veterinary professionals and rabbit and guinea pig...