This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), animal charity Battersea has been joined by one of its many famous friends to thank the special army of foster carers that has helped to care for abandoned or unwanted dogs and cats during the past 15 unprecedented months. Ashley Roberts of Pussycat Dolls fame...

An unwanted Staffie who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned has transformed into a life-saving explosives search dog who protects the Royal family. Five-year-old Roxy was rescued by RSPCA officers after being abandoned in 2017. She was taken in by the charity’s West Hatch Animal Centre, in Somerset. The...

We've teamed up with Skinner's Dog Food to giveaway some of their pawsome Field & Trial home-baked treats. Skinner’s Field & Trial Treats are hand-baked by real bakers, wholesome and full of goodness, all British-made with locally sourced ingredients where possible. The from a supplier who shares Skinner’s ethos and values...

A dog who was so scared of the outside world that he’d be left ‘shaking and whining’ has earned his Kennel Club Good Citizen bronze award after almost 18 months of hard work and dedication by his adopters. Lorraine* and her family, from near Swaffham in Norfolk, adopted four-year-old Shar...

The team at Dogs Trust Loughborough are looking for a forever home for a little and large devoted doggie duo. Although they may be total opposites when it comes to size, Mastiff Cross Tre and Yorkshire Terrier Cross Sydney are looking for the same thing when it comes to finding a forever home. Celine Di Crocco, Manager at Dogs Trust Loughborough,...

Curious, independent, affectionate and playful, it’s easy to see why cats make great companions. However, there are times when the stress of visiting the vets can make even the most playful puss turn into the fiercest feline. Now veterinary nurse Clare Burrows is sharing her knowledge and experience to help owners...

With some restrictions still in place for overseas travel 51% of dog owners plan to take their pet on a staycation this year. With a quarter of UK dog owners taking on their new pet during the pandemic, Blue Cross is offering advice to owners who may be taking their...

The Kennel Club has announced it is launching a vital health screening scheme for Dachshunds, in partnership with Dachshund Health UK. The Kennel Club Intervertebral Disc Disease Scheme will be available for all Dachshund varieties and has been developed based on the existing Dachshund Breed Council IVDD screening programme, in...

Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout to find a very special home with room for not one, not two, but a trio of adorable pooches. Dad Dougal, aged six, his daughter Sandy and son Bobby, both aged three, came into the rehoming centre a few weeks ago after their...

Baking has long been a favourite pastime for many of us, and during lockdown many more discovered the simple pleasure of whipping up a sweet or savoury treat from scratch. Now there’s no reason why our pets need to miss out on the joy that baking can bring, as Battersea...