Pop legend Ed Sheeran will help prevent the nation’s dogs from hitting the woof amid terrifyingly loud firework displays on New Year’s Eve – after one of his smash hits was picked for a new pet-calming music video channel. Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ features on the 175-minute loop, along with other songs...

As Christmas approaches, it’s a time when many consider surprising loved ones with a new furry family member. However, getting a new pet is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly and should be discussed with everyone who will be involved first.  Vet charity PDSA urges not to take on a new pet during the Christmas period because it’s such a busy (and...

The global pandemic has had a huge impact on independent animal rescues in the UK, with many having to navigate through a difficult period of reduced income versus an increase in animals needing their services. This time of the year can be particularly tough, with colder weather meaning increased heating...

A four-year-old Shar Pei, who was thrown over a fence and left with multiple untreated rib fractures for several weeks after being assaulted by his owner, has been given the best Christmas present he could wish for - a loving new home. Staff at the RSPCA’s Preston and District branch...

The Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG), the trusted voice for rabbit welfare, is delighted to confirm that it has already secured over 1600 signatures in support of the first Good Practice Code for rabbits’ welfare in England. Since its formation just three months ago, RAAG has also helped to keep rabbits’...

There’s very little our furry friends can do without getting papped by their ‘pawrent’, with new research from Natures Menu revealing that UK owners take over 77 million photos of their dogs every week. With some insta-famous dog accounts boasting over 10 million followers, is it possible that owners prioritise...

Two dog-lovers are going the extra mile for a special rescue dog this Christmas in the hope of helping him finally find a forever home. Nicola Alty and her partner David Baines started volunteering at Dogs Trust Merseyside four years ago after their own dog, Boo, passed away. Since then they have walked hundreds of miles with four-legged friends from the centre and seen hundreds of dogs...

A member of the team at Dogs Trust Kenilworth has literally gone the extra mile – or 621 – to help the dogs in his care at the rehoming centre this Christmas. Despite needing nine operations on his knees and feet in recent years, James Sowerby has undertaken the ‘99k for Canines Cycle Challenge’ to raise funds to help the dogs he knows and loves....

The RSPCA is investigating after five dogs were abandoned in a rural location in Leicestershire. Members of the public contacted the RSPCA after coming across five dogs wandering in a rural road, Bradgate Road near Newtown Linford, at around 10pm on Monday 13 December. It supports concerns that the charity’s fears...

Christmas is an exciting time of year for many families, and even for our four-legged friends. Many will enjoy the most festive traditions on Christmas Day, from feasting on a Christmas dinner, to opening presents under the Christmas tree. But for dog owners, these famous festivities can be unknowingly...