A blind seven-year-old Cocker Spaniel called Griffin has recently started a new life with a family in South London after being cared for by leading animal welfare charity, Battersea.  Griffin arrived at Battersea as a stray and so the charity’s dedicated staff knew very little about his history or character....

A man and wife from Durham have been convicted of ten animal welfare offences following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA.  Neil Hamilton, and Elaine Patricia Hamilton both of Front Street, were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Wednesday  22 February. They pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing...

A nine-month-old kitten who got herself stuck in a tree, evading rescue attempts for three days, was eventually brought back down to earth in a tree surgeon’s net. Tabby coloured Pixie had only been going outside for about five days before she landed herself in a spot of bother by...

A Staffordshire bull terrier with a winning personality and enthusiastic approach to life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with after a three year wait in kennels.  Five-year-old Winston is adored by his carers at Dogs Trust Darlington for his boundless zest...

A three-legged rescue dog has found his forever home thanks to Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, after waiting over three years for someone to fall in love with him.  Five-year-old Lurcher, Paxo, originally arrived at Dogs Trust Newbury in January 2020 when he was found as a stray. He arrived with a deformity...

The UK’s leading vet charity PDSA is warning owners to take extra care of their four-legged friends as Storm Juliette is expected to bring colder temperatures and even snow in the next couple of weeks.  Despite their fur coats, pets need a little extra TLC when it’s cold to ensure they’re...

Spring is almost upon us and with it comes flowers and plants galore. But while they are beautiful to look at, many common spring novelties found in gardens across the country have toxic elements that could prove dangerous to your four-legged friend.   Most dogs are somewhat careful about what they...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after six dead rabbits were found with horrific injuries in London woodland. **WARNING CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES** The rabbits, who were domestic pets, were found on a path at the Slade Ravine near to Plumstead Common in the early hours of Saturday, February 11. One of...

This Spring sees Devon disruptor, Mr Bug push its unique range of nutritious bug bites into the South West’s growing gathering of dog-friendly pubs, bars and cafes; venues where dogs have for too long only had access to unappetizing doggy treats that have sat on the end of a...

A new product to support intestinal health in dogs and cats has been launched by animal health company, Vita Animal Health. Developed by scientists, Omniflora is available in a paste and tablet form and delivers seven symbiotic ingredients to maintain and support intestinal function for both acute digestive upset and...