New research from Dogs Trust reveals that almost a third of people would be willing to buy a puppy even if they thought there was a chance it had been illegally smuggled into the UK. Every year thousands of puppies are smuggled across Central and Eastern Europe to be mis-sold...

The RSPCA rescued a six-week old kitten who was trapped down a six foot vertical pipe in Stafford. A member of the public contacted the RSPCA on Monday 30 November after they spotted a kitten trapped down a six foot vertical pipe at Moorfield Industrial Estate in Newcastle Road. The member...

Ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Rushton Dog Rescue to provide meals to abandoned and abused dogs this festive season. Starting from 1st December, Barking Heads will donate one meal to Rushton Dog Rescue every time someone joins their mailing list or places an order on its...

New research reveals that your Christmas tree is capable of bringing in some unwanted guests into your home including, aphids, spiders, fleas and ticks. A new report from tails.com has found only one in every 100 fleas ever is seen by a pet owner, so whilst you might say you...

With Christmas not too far away, some people are already putting their trees and decorations up to spread some festive cheer during these difficult times. Pets have helped many of us stay positive during a stressful year and will most definitely be included in the festivities, with some pet parents...

A Springer Spaniel who was handed in to Dogs Trust Leeds has started a new life in law enforcement, having passed his training to be a specialist police dog. One-year old Charlies owners gave him up when he was five months old after realising they weren’t ready for a dog....

The RSPCA is caring for a young kitten named Lucky who was found in a shoebox and dumped next to a bin on a farm in Kent. The kitten is now in the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch after she was found by workmen on November 23...

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. According to research by Guide Dogs, almost three-quarters of dog owners will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92...

The RSPCA received more than 4,600 reports of abandoned animals last winter and is worried a surge in pet ownership could lead to more this year. Last winter, the charity received 4,650 reports of abandoned animals, including 128 horses, 193 rabbits and 1,401 cats. Dogs were the most abandoned pet...

Blue Cross warns against DIY treatments after shaved cat infested with fleas was brought into their care. Pet charity, Blue Cross is urging owners to contact their vet if their pet needs treatment after a cat came into their care having been shaved in a desperate bid by an owner...