Environet UK has expanded its Japanese knotweed detection dog team with the addition of black Cocker Spaniel rescue dog Buddy. Following strong demand among homeowners, buyers and sellers for dog detection surveys since the service was launched just two months ago, Mick and Mack, Environet’s pair of fox-red Labrador...

A dog is lucky to be alive after a plastic ball he swallowed got stuck in the top of his throat – totally blocking his windpipe. Border Collie Scout only survived because the spiky toy had a hole in the middle through which he was just about able to gasp...

New research from the Kennel Club reveals a quarter of new owners admit to buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic with little research. The research released this week as part of the Kennel Club's  #BePuppyWise campaign, shows that 41% of those who bought a puppy said the main reason...

Ahead of National Dog Day on 26 August, Safestyle UK is looking for the UK’s cutest pooch. During the pandemic, Dogs Trust reported an ‘overwhelming’ number of requests to adopt canines, with 25% more dogs rehomed in comparison to the same time last year. To celebrate the nation’s pooches and National...

Many pets have enjoyed having their owners work from home during the pandemic, but some have faced endless days alone whilst key workers’ hours increased. This was the case for 12-year old Shar Pei Bella Boo whose owner was forced to leave her at home whilst she attended regular 12-hour...

The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a lost or abandoned rabbit who was found by a member of the public by the side of a busy road in Bedfordshire. The male Lionhead rabbit was spotted by a member of the public on Saturday (8 August) on the...

Two ponies have been rescued in Wolverhampton, West Midlands after falling into a pond where they got stuck. RSPCA inspector Vicki Taylor was called to help after the ponies were spotted stranded in the pond neck-high in water in a garden in Great Moor Road on Sunday 9 August. Vicki said:...

We’re a nation of pet lovers, with half (50%) of UK adults owning a pet, so it is no surprise that, on average, we take up to seven photos of our pets every day. With this in mind, online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk, has worked with pet photographer, Karen Bennett, to...

The RSCPA is shining a light on the common issues of rabbit welfare as part of Rabbit Awareness Week (10 – 23 August). Since the start of lockdown in March, the charity has taken 189 rabbits into its care. In 2019, the charity rescued 3,810 rabbits and rehomed 2,589 – an...

New statistics from Dogs Trust show prices for some of the UK’s most desirable dog breeds reached record levels, as some sellers exploited demand for puppies during lockdown. The dog welfare charity reveals these breeds are among those most likely to be illegally imported into the country via puppy smuggling,...