New Government figures have revealed a 75% increase in the number of dogs being commercially imported into the UK, prompting the RSPCA to urge quick action to crackdown on puppy smuggling. This week, the Government released (in response to a question to Defra) its figures revealing the number of dogs...

Many months since the start of the first UK lockdown, new research by Agria Pet Insurance shows the continued and alarming impact on the situation for dogs resulting from the pandemic. It is reported that more than half of the dogs handed into rescues are younger than two years old,...

New research from Wren Kitchens reveals that 9% of Brits spend more on their pet food than they do on their household food. With search terms such as ‘raw pet supplies’ (150%) and ‘dog food’ (160%) seeing a huge increase in searches over the past 12 months, Wren Kitchens has...

Arden Grange will be showcasing its award-winning dog food range at The National Country Show at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex this weekend (18-19th September). If you are looking for a fun day out, why not come along and find out about Arden Grange’s naturally hypoallergenic pet food and treats, and...

Burgess Pet Care is calling on the UK’s veterinary community to put forward nominations for this year’s Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the hard work of veterinary practices and professionals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the UK’s pet rabbits.  The closing date for nominations is 1 October 2021, with a cash prize of £250 and trophy...

Five tiny puppies, who each weighed about the same as an apple, are receiving round-the-clock care by RSPCA Cymru after being dumped in a cardboard box in the village of Pentre. A member of the public found the box in a hedge at about 4pm on 3 September. Inside were...

Dogs Trust in Yorkshire and Humber is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the biggest ever nationwide survey to help dogs and owners of the future. The National Dog Survey, launched by Dogs Trust, will help the charity better-understand the UK’s 12.5 million-strong pooch population and the...

For a human, a jellyfish sting is simply painful (unless you’re allergic) but for our four-legged friends, an encounter could be fatal. The warning comes after two puppies on Seaburn beach in Sunderland became violently ill after licking a jellyfish. Both puppies had to be rushed to the vets, as they...

Want to help out your local animal shelter? Becoming a foster pet parent is one of the most helpful and impactful ways you can lend a helping hand to your local shelter. Meg Marrs at K9 of Mine shares several ways that foster homes can help dogs in need Fosters free...

The RSPCA is investigating after a battered and bloodied dog was found collapsed in a garden in Coulsdon, London. The brown bull lurcher type - named George - was found seemingly dumped, in a collapsed state, in a woman’s garden on 2 September. She alerted the RSPCA and inspector Liz...