April 22 marks the eagerly anticipated arrival of Mr Bug, a sumptuous, nutrient-dense range of wheat-free, bug-based treats made with the kingpin of flavoursome grubs, the mighty mealworm. The range due to launch on April 22 includes: The Nutty One - Mealworms PLUS Peanut Butter & Turmeric The Fruity One...

A police control room worker has walked 280,000 steps to raise more than £1,000 for a charity the supports retired police dogs.   Nottinghamshire Police control room dispatcher, Daniela Evans, set herself the target to walk 280,000 steps throughout February - that’s 10,000 steps a day – to raise money for...

With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends. As Easter eggs and other tasty cocoa treats find their way into homes, the charity hopes to raise awareness of...

A tiny, elderly terrier who was so skinny she weighed a little more than a bag of sugar is being cared for by the RSPCA. Ten-year-old Yorkshire terrier cross Edith was found abandoned out in the cold in a cat carrier in Gloucester in October (2021) and was rescued by...

April is the month to change the conversation around autism, and raise awareness and support for those with autism – Autism Acceptance Month. On April 2nd communities around the world will be celebrating World Autism Awareness Day. The 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day looks to increase understanding and acceptance...

RSPCA rescuers were surprised when a terrier gave birth to 13 puppies - more than double than were expected! Bedlington terrier-cross Elsa was rescued by the RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend & District branch, based in Rochford. The 18-month-old was heavily pregnant when she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from Chelmsford and...

Fresh dog food brand, Butternut Box, has announced an exciting new partnership with one of the nation’s favourite on-screen vets, Dr Bolu Eso. With both Butternut Box and Dr Bolu sharing a love for pups across the nation and ensuring their health and happiness is their ongoing mission, it is...

A Mountain Rescue Search Dog from the Lake District who completed over 200 searches during her 11-year career has been honoured by the UK vet charity, PDSA. Border Collie Skye, who is believed to be the oldest working Mountain Rescue Search Dog in the UK when she finally retired in...

Dutch herder Eric was rescued alongside his mum and seven siblings from hazardous, filthy conditions in the West Midlands in October 2019 and taken into RSPCA care. Since then, he’s seen all of his family go off to their new homes but is still waiting to find his perfect match...

Dog lover Ash Paddon from Godalming is raising funds for Dogs Trust by completing a 1083.8-mile virtual walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats despite suffering life-changing injuries to his legs.  Ash, whose legs were crushed in a road accident, was inspired to take on the trek for Dogs...