A former guard dog left in conditions of appalling neglect has started a new life with the vet assistant who nursed her back to wellness. German Shepherd cross Storm was left without supervision for a week in freezing temperatures in a bleak yard in Staffordshire along with two other dogs...

After heavy rain has swept the country thanks to Storm Babet, weather forecasters are now predicting that icy conditions and even snow are set to hit parts of Britain over the next few weeks - making walking your dog a bit more challenging. A bit of cold weather is never...

To mark National Black Cat Day (October 27) and just in time for Halloween, the RSPCA has revealed that it sadly takes longer to rehome black cats than any other coat colour. Black cats are often associated with superstitions while some people believe they don’t look good in photos. This...

With Halloween approaching and pumpkins in every window, it's estimated that 15.8 million pumpkins will go to waste this year. For those looking for alternative ways to use up our favourite autumnal vegetable, did you know that pumpkin is actually a doggy 'superfood'? Dog-friendly letting specialists, Canine Cottages has collaborated with...

As pet owners brace themselves for the upcoming firework season, research has been unveiled that challenges the conventional wisdom of using classical music to calm furry friends. The study indicates that soft rock and reggae have emerged as the ultimate stress-relief remedy for our four-legged companions. The research is supported by...

A man who failed to seek vet treatment for his dog after she was injured in a fight with another dog has been jailed for 10 weeks. The two-year old bulldog, called Babe, suffered extensive injuries to her head, neck and legs, but her owner, Kevin Turner, failed to act...

Not being able to breathe is scary - this is the message from the RSPCA this Halloween as the charity highlights the issues ‘flat-faced’ cats suffer from every day. New figures reveal that there has been a whopping 92% increase in Persian cats coming into the charity’s care from 2018 to 2022,...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal for an overlooked dog who has spent nearly a year in rescue waiting to be adopted. Zeus, a loveable four-year-old Staffie cross, has been at the charity’s Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch animal centre in East Ardsley since November 2022 and is currently...

As the clocks go back and the nights get longer, PDSA is sharing a lucky cat’s story to raise awareness of the dangers dark nights can pose to feline friends. The charity’s warning comes at the time of year when cats are most at risk of being involved in a...

As National Cat Day approaches this weekend (Sunday 29 October) Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating coming to the rescue of a furry friend of the feline kind. The six-month-old kitten was brought to the Denton-based rehoming centre by an elderly local animal lover who had spotted the tiny cat roaming...