One of Britain’s most recognisable dog breeds, the Old English Sheepdog has been classed as vulnerable by The Kennel Club, after a steep decline in the breed’s popularity. Known to many as the ‘Dulux dog’, a role for which it celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this year, the Old English...

Dogs Trust Manchester is making a special appeal for their longest-term canine resident, Charlie, who has been waiting for a home for over 500 days. The five-year-old Labrador Collie Cross originally found himself in the care of Dogs Trust in October 2019. Since then, he has been adopted twice but sadly it was not meant to be and the team are now...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a home for an independent cat who has been in care for 437 days after being rescued as a stray. Senior cat Aster is looking for a retirement home after being cared for at the RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home for over a...

Adorable pictures of sleepy pets have taken the UK by storm as a nation-wide competition searched for an animal to crown ‘King of the Bed’. While research shows that two thirds of Brits are happy to allow their pets to sleep in bed with them, it is equal parts annoying...

A new natural pet food range, Nature’s Variety, has launched online and in pet stores, with an industry-first focus on kindness. Nature’s Variety will lead a new era of natural nutrition in pet food, focusing on high quality ingredients, innovation and traceability, ensuring kindness towards pets and the world around...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a rabbit was abandoned in a box in a West Yorkshire park. The lop-eared rabbit was found in Lister Park near the botanical gardens in Bradford on Thursday 8 April by a member of the public. The poor rabbit has severely overgrown nails and...

As part of National Pet Month, Lords & Labradors have released their tips to ensure the nation’s dogs are receiving the right amount of shut eye. A new study has found that 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired pets during lockdown equalling to the country now having 17...

April is National Pet Month, so what better time to adopt a dog in need of a forever-home, or welcome a new pup into your family? Taking on a four-legged friend can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but make sure you’re properly prepared for it. A dog is no small...

With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, Dogs Trust urges dog owners to prepare now so they can keep their dogs safe and happy when out and about. Rachel Casey, Director of Canine Behaviour and Research, said: “As the hustle and bustle of life starts to return, and the streets get busier with people...

The RSPCA has launched a new education programme for parents to teach their children about animal welfare at home. The new programme which has launched this month (April) focusses on the welfare of dogs, cats and rabbits and provides parents with information and activities they can do with their children. During...