The RSPCA has launched its ambitious new strategy for animal welfare which promises to end the illegal selling of puppies in the UK by 2030. The charity’s new ambitious strategy – ‘Together for Animal Welfare’ – also aims to reduce neglect and cruelty to companion animals, including dogs in England...

A parrot who was so overweight she’d drop to the ground when she tried to fly has shed her excess weight and is now loving life in her new home. Amazon green parrot Bud arrived at the RSPCA’s Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk branch in March 2020 when her owners...

With the dark nights upon us and the cold front well and truly here, now is the time to get pets ready for the winter months ahead. As the temperatures drop and the elements change, our pets are affected just as much as we humans are, and whether it’s a...

A survey reveals that 70% of UK pet owners have had their home damaged by their dog, and a further 80% have spent up to £250 repairing or replacing the damaged items. Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning...

Dogs Trust’s public affairs team has won the Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Award 2021 for ‘Best Animal Welfare Campaign’. The final shortlist and winners of the annual Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Awards have been announced, with Dogs Trust collecting the sought-after accolade for a second time running for its continued work tackling the issue of puppy smuggling. The awards, run by Savanta ComRes,...

The Kennel Club has launched three additional breed films to help make learning about different dog breeds more accessible than ever. The three films are the latest in a growing series of resources to be added to The Kennel Club Academy, an online facility for those looking to improve their...

Barking Heads has created a new nutritionally balanced plant-based food option for treasured pups to enjoy alongside a meat-based diet. The team found out that one in five of its dog owners already add fresh or cooked vegetables to their dog’s dinners. So, they worked closely with dog nutrition...

Cats can be particular creatures, and pet parents know that their unique purr-sonalities can be very different. Analysing internal data from over 3,700 cat parents, the experts from eco-cat litter firm Natusan, together with leading British animal behaviourist Professor Peter Neville, have uncovered five common personality personas in cats - Nervous Nala, Outgoing Oliver, Bossy Bella,...

Pet owners are more likely to feel connected to nature and the environment than the general population, and are looking to make more sustainable choices when it comes to buying pet products. With 43% of consumers already actively choosing brands based on their environmental credentials, the new range of Bamboo...

When it comes to naming your puppy, it can prove to be as hard as naming a baby, but it seems the family’s children often have the biggest influence over their name. Agria Pet Insurance has revealed that while the puppy names in the UK’s top ten have stayed largely...