Following the 2020 rise in dog ownership and worrying statistics which show December brings a number of doggy dangers, The Kennel Club offers advice to keep dogs safe this festive season. New data released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs were 86% more likely to poison themselves in December...

According to new research by American Express Shop Small, dog-owners across Britain are set to spend over £125 million on Christmas gifts and treats for their dogs this year. The poll found that 82% of dog owners say their pet “kept them going” during lockdowns this year with a further...

See where your pet’s festive name ranks as Agria Pet Insurance share the top Christmassy cat and dog names in the UK. Holly is by far the most popular festive dog name with more than double the number of Holly’s compared with Christmas position two, Elsa. ‘Holly’ and ‘Elsa’ are...

Popular dog and cat food brand, HiLife has donated over 45,000 meals to feed homeless pets this Christmas. The charities were nominated by the recent competition winners from HiLife’s popular social media giveaways. HiLife was proud to provide three deserving charities, including The Cat Welfare Group and Flori’s Friends Rescue, each...

Dogs Trust is once more bringing some festive cheer to dogs and their owners who are experiencing homelessness or living in housing crisis this Christmas. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has a rehoming centre in Ilfracombe, has been running its unique Hope Project for over 25 years. Throughout the...

Tucking into mince pies, advent calendars and a turkey dinner are all part of the fun at Christmas – but Battersea is advising pet owners to be careful when planning a festive feast. Some human foods can be toxic to dogs and cats and in most extreme cases, some foods...

The RSPCA has launched its Christmas video with a moving story showing how pets have helped tackle loneliness and isolation during a tough year. The heart-warming film, which features Backstreet Boys’ hit As Long As You Love Me, touches on the difficulties many have faced in recent months, following the...

 A two-year blind dog that was found abandoned in a ditch is getting ready to spend Christmas in her new home at the heart of her loving family, thanks to Dogs Trust Bridgend. Dixie the Dachshund was found by a member of the public in September 2020, wandering around in...

New research from Sainsbury’s Bank revealed how 24% of UK adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020 or plan to do so before Easter 2021. Almost half of those who have got a new pet or plan to get once, cite companionship and mental health...

A dog that was found abandoned, scared and alone in a cemetery is getting ready to spend Christmas in his new home at the heart of his loving family. Eight-year-old Crossbreed, Terry was discovered by a member of the public in a Manchester cemetery in April. Sadly, nobody came forward...