Statistics released by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home show that in 2018 they took in more flat faced dogs than ever before. While brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs and Pugs are popular thanks to their big eyes and snub noses, their shortened airways means that they could suffer a multitude...

Petplan have launched a Pet Census into pet ownership which reveals the ways that pets impact our lives. The mega report surveyed over 60,000 pet owners across the UK – the biggest survey of its kind to date – and found that pets are more important to us humans than...

A rabbit was found dumped in a London street with a heart-breaking note, which read: ‘the children have lost interest'. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Jill Sanders was called to Dickenswood Close in Upper Norwood after a member of the public found the rabbit duped in a box with the...

From tomorrow (30 January), pubs across the UK will be hosting free doggy wellbeing sessions. The sessions are part of a new campaign by pet insurer MORE TH<N and are designed to help dog owners spot the signs of the winter blues and give them the unique opportunity to chat...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is hoping to find big hearted owners with an equally large sofa for a doggy duo who weigh in at 90kgs. Crossbreeds Charlie and Lola are both seven-years old and arrived at the Honiley-based rehoming centre in December through no fault of their own. The pair are...

The RSPCA is disappointed with the government’s announcement that it will not commit to reviewing the current legislation which brands four types of dogs as dangerous. Today (Monday 28 January), the government responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s announcement, released in October following a public inquiry...

For a second year running, Agria Pet Insurance has come out top at the Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2019. Up against the biggest names in the industry, Agria won both Pet Insurance Provider of the Year and Best Claims Services at the prestigious awards. Agria beat off the competition to secure both...

A ginger cat who became an internet hit due to his grumpy expression has a smile as he settles into a new home. An angry cat who was dubbed Grumpy 2.0 finally has something to smile about, after finding a new home. Saul was rescued by the RSPCA in October after...

Visitors attending Crufts this year will get the chance to meet the top dogs nominated for the HiLife Pets As Therapy Dog of the year award. The HiLIfe PAT Dog of the year competition recognises the remarkable dogs that visit schools, hospitals and care homes throughout the year, to help...

The RSPCA is reiterating the importance of microchipping after a missing cat was reunited with its owner after five years. Beloved family cat, Tinkerbell has been reunited with her ‘speechless’ owners in Yorkshire thanks to the RSPCA and an updated microchip. Owners Caroline Buckle and her father Peter had been...