Individuals who commit offences against animals will face fines of up to £5,000 under new legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday. The fines will be introduced to ensure that offenders face tougher penalties for crimes in addition to the existing maximum 5 year prison sentence for the most serious offences.   The...

PDSA vets share how to keep your furry friend safe wherever you are. As reports of dog theft continue to be a topic of discussion in the media, it’s natural for owners to feel worried about their precious pooches. Although in some parts of the country it has been reported...

Two members of staff at a veterinary surgery in Surrey were inspired by the police dogs they treat to raise money for a new charity that supports ex-working dogs in their retirement. Practice manager Charlotte Bolshaw and Alyson Hardman, senior veterinary surgeon and owner of Rowley House Vets in Cranleigh, decided to embark on a fundraising challenge to...

New plant-based dog food launched, with the highest protein content than any other plant-based dog food in the UK. Noochy Poochy was created by vet Lucy McKinna who set about creating a plant-based dog food to prove you can feed your pet in line with your ethics and still feel...

With Covid restrictions remaining in place in England until 19th July, Dogs Trust says it’s a ‘silver lining’ for some dog owners who now have extra time to prepare their dogs for normal life returning. Since the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown came into effect earlier this year, Dogs Trust has...

Move over Romeo and Juliet, step aside Bey and Jay, make way Harry and Meghan, there’s a new love story unfolding now. Meet TJ and Coral, a pair of rescue dogs who first crossed paths when they were both brought to Battersea’s Old Windsor centre at the start of the...

A brand new 'Pupcast' podcast from Natures Menu discusses how to manage new situations for your puppy as we move out of lockdown. Among 3.2 million people buying a pet during lockdown*, research** revealed that 22% found looking after their pup more difficult than they thought, making the prospect of...

The RSPCA is bracing for an influx of unwanted kittens coming into its care this kitten season. Kitten season, when most litters of kittens are born, runs from May to September, and often sees charities like the RSPCA overwhelmed with cats and kittens coming into its rescue centres. Cats were the...

A 100kg mastiff called Galahad - who made news around the world after a Dogs Trust appeal to find his forever home - has been adopted. Galahad is the biggest-ever dog cared for at Dogs Trust Canterbury Rehoming Centre and the same weight as a baby elephant. The friendly four-year-old boy has had a lot of change in his life, so it was very important to find him the perfect match. He’s been living with his...

A man has been banned from keeping all animals for life and sentenced to an eighteen week suspended prison sentence following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA. Mark Anthony Booth (DOB 11/12/1985) of Wingfield Road, Rotherham, was sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 8 June. He pleaded guilty to three...