The RSPCA welcomes the Petitions Committee’s report released today (5 November 2019) following its inquiry into the impact of fireworks. The report concludes that the existing law is inadequate and recommends that local authorities should be empowered to limit the number of displays in their areas through a system of...

Fly fishing and outdoors brand, Orvis UK has launched an eco-friendly dog bed which aims to save an average of 15 million plastic bottles from polluting our oceans. While already giving 5% of pre-tax profits to nature and conservation projects, Orvis are now also incorporating recycling into its products where...

Last weekend, Lily’s Kitchen brought to life the ‘House of Treats’, a free and fully interactive pop up event in London’s Belgravia. At the event, dogs pinching sock from the laundry, leaping into piles of leaves, and chilling on the sofa while snacking on their favourite treats was not only...

Leading vet charity PDSA has found 7.3 million cats and dogs are afraid of fireworks, leaving the nation’s pets anxious and miserable during fireworks season. The PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, the largest report of its kind, which is produced annually with YouGov, revealed that a shocking 40% of dogs...

Mayhew and Crisis, the national homelessness charity have once again teamed up to help people and animals affected by homelessness this Christmas. The two charities have worked together for 12 years and will shortly be releasing a new range of five virtual gift cards, designed to make a real...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has introduced a fresh new look for Hill’s Science Plan dog and cat range. The new pack design makes it even easier for pet parents to identify the variety of product available. The new design offers an updated look, with a string pet image focus on...

A dog who was found in a box at just one day old is in need of a loving new home for a second time – and has been sadly waiting at Dogs Trust for two years. Crossbreed Tia and her five brothers and two sisters still had their umbilical...

Battersea’s very own ‘werewolf’ is trying to bust himself out of kennels this Halloween. Larry, who bears a striking resemblance to the mythical creature, found himself in the care of Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre last year after a change in his previous owner’s circumstances. The four-year old has now spent nearly...

Howl-oween is here and a pack of fang-tastic pets are hoping to bewitch new owners and bag themselves a sweet home on a Fright Night. Shadow This sweet 13-year old Jack Russell terrier (pictured above) is a senior pooch that is full of life. He loves dinner time and treats and...

The cause of a cat’s mystery paw pain was revealed after a 5cm long sewing needle was removed by vets at PDSA. Seven-year old Kedah from Chingford Mount was rushed into Ilford PDSA Pet Hospital after his owner Natalie Hillier spotted him limping across the living room. Natalie said: “Kedah...