It will be all treats and no tricks this Halloween for these four frightfully cute puppies who have all found new homes, thanks to Dogs Trust Glasgow. The Yorkshire terrier cross puppies – Imelda, Hector, Miguel and Emesto – were all named after characters from the Disney film Coco, the...

The RSPCA fears that this fireworks season could be the worst in decades for animals as more people opt for DIY displays at home due to Covid-19 restrictions. RSPCA polling has revealed that 21% of UK adults plan to hold a private display at home this year with 20% who...

Halloween is nearly here and while so many of the usual celebrations won’t be happening this year, it might still be fun to celebrate as a bubble. However, coronavirus restrictions are affecting your area, dressing up in terrifying costumes and carving pumpkins will still be great fun for the whole...

After weeks of campaigning from some of the nation’s greatest pawlitical minds, the search for Battersea’s Purr Minister 2020 is over. The much-loved animal welfare charity has today named Patrick, belonging to Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, as the winner of their public vote. Despite some fierce...

*Warning* images may cause distress* The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat which had severe ear cancer was found trapped in a home-made snare. A man spotted the cat with his neck caught in a snare – which tightens as the animal tried to get free – in his...

Nutravet has launched an advanced liver support sprinkle capsules into its veterinary exclusive range of animal health products. Launched in addition to the hugely successful Nutramarin, Nutramarin+ provides an advanced high strength support using a double enteric coated sprinkle capsule. Nutramarin+ uses a unique formulation of SAMe, Silybin and Turmeric...

As government restrictions prompt more people to have DIY fireworks displays at home, the RSPCA urges people to check for wildlife before lighting their homemade bonfire. The warning comes as a hedgehog mother and her five babies narrowly escaped death earlier this month when they were discovered hiding in a...

Dogs Trust Manchester has celebrated its sixth birthday – and finding forever homes for thousands of rescue dogs. Since opening on 23 October 214, the Denton-based rehoming centre has found homes for 4,897 dogs. It was only a matter of days after opening before they were celebrating finding a forever...

The RSPCA is thrilled that the Animal Welfare (sentencing) Bill, brought forward by Chris Loder MP, is one step closer to increasing the maximum sentence for the worst animal abusers. On Friday (23 October), the Second Reading of the Bill was completed, and it’ll now proceed to the committee stage...

Vets are calling on retailers to stop selling fireworks after a rescue dog bolted and was hit by a car after she was spooked by fireworks. Crossbreed Penny, a mix of Pug and King Charles Spaniel, ran off just when her new owner thought she’d successfully settled into her new...