The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019. The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...

The Big Bakes team are helping dog owners across the nation turn Barking into Baking with their new free online classes as part of a new mini-series. The Big Bakes is the UK’s first and only live baking competition, where guests take part in live bake-off events in fully decked...

RSPCA welcomes Lucy’s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade. Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...

A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times. As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty. The cat had just been given the green light to start...

A seal pup who managed to find his way to Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire has been released back to the wild after three months in RSPCA care. A family out walking their dogs on Boxing Day came across the young grey seal. They waited with the seal, who has been named...

The UK’s a nation of animal lovers, right? Research has discovered that almost 50% of the British homes have a pet, with just over 1 in 4 owning a dog, and nearly 1 in 5 owning a cat. ‘Why?’ you ask. Well, a whopping 90% of pet owners have confirmed...

Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country – and while we all enjoy cameos from our work mates’ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...

With hair as white as snow and deep, dark eyes, you could easily mistake these brother as professional models. However, these three brothers are in fact beautiful bunnies who are being cared for by RSPCA staff in Somerset. Pluto, Mercury and Earth enjoyed being centre of attention for a photoshoot during...

The UK government’s new coronavirus measures have given millions of animal lovers more time than ever with their pets – and more concerns than ever about what might happen if they become ill. While veterinary practices across the country are allowed to stay open under the current lockdown restrictions, face-to-face...

Through the COVID-19 outbreak, dogs and children are together – often unsupervised – more than ever. Training and Behaviour Advisor for Agria Pet Insurance, Carolyn Menteith, shares her top 10 tips on keeping both happy and safe. Carolyn says: “Our current position in ‘lockdown’ creates an unusual situation for families with...