An RSPCA rehoming centre in Warrington is putting out a special appeal for a tennis ball-mad dog who has spent nearly all her life in kennels. German Shepherd Petra came into the care of the charity’s Warrington, Halton & St Helens branch as a puppy in May 2021. Until now, the...

There’s nothing quite like the love of a four-legged best friend and, in time for Mental Health Awareness Week, new research has found that over three quarters of people in the UK agree that owning a dog has positively impacted their wellbeing. As part of a new study, dog-friendly holiday...

Mayhew is proud to announce that Lisa Guiney, the organisation's Head of Operations & Acting Head of Clinic, has been selected as a Finalist for the prestigious Charity Employee of the Year Award Category in the 2023 Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards. The Awards, for which there were 5,000 nominations, were announced...

A couple worried about their dog putting on a few pounds were stunned when vets removed a mass from its abdomen the same weight as their other dog. Seven-year-old Labrador Retriever Colin needed surgery at specialists Swift Referrals in Wetherby, West Yorkshire after being repeatedly sick. And Tom Mayes and partner...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found giving birth on the side of a country road near Chester. The black long-haired cat was rushed to a local vet by the animal charity after she was spotted by a member of the public near to a railway...

A Nairn dog-lover has proved she is a cut above the rest after having a radical haircut and raising over £1,000 for rescue dogs.  Nine-year-old Danni Donaldson has been proudly growing her hair all her life but when she decided to take on a new look for charity, she chose...

The RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch is looking for dedicated foster carers to help give rescue dogs and cats a fresh start. Staff at the rehoming centre at Altham, near Accrington, are caring for an increasing number of unwanted animals and need foster carers to provide temporary accommodation until forever homes...

The University of Lincoln, Carolyn Menteith and Zigzag, the UK’s Number 1 puppy training app, are conducting new research into puppy behaviour in order to help puppy owners across the world build a better understanding and emotional connection with their pets.  This research will explore the impact of a new...

Research from The Kennel Club, released ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), reveals that dog owners are turning to their four-legged-friends first and foremost, to help with feelings of stress and sadness. Following a turbulent few years through both the pandemic, followed by the cost-of-living crisis, the research...

A woman who failed to seek treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious facial and rib injuries as well as other health issues has been jailed for 12 weeks and banned for 10 years from keeping animals. Rebecca Dowbenko from Bradford, was told by magistrates that she had...