Battersea is warning of a worrying increase in the number of dogs having their appearance altered through the painful and illegal practice of ear cropping. The charity believes social media, influencers and possibly even the normalisation of cosmetic procedures are all to blame. The leading animal charity surveyed 2,000 people...

A loveable lurcher who has as much Strictly sparkle as his namesake Bill Bailey, is hoping his fancy footwork will bag him a new home. Three-year-old Bill Bailey is currently being cared for at Dogs Trust Ballymena rehoming centre where he loves nothing more than jumping and running around in...

One of the many exciting moments for new puppy owners is bringing their bundle of joy home. As they sniff and smell their new environment, they often get themselves into mischief! In fact, most puppies will get themselves into anything they can see - from carpets to bins; your...

When it comes to winning ways, there’s no doubt Women’s FA Cup semi-finalists Manchester United Women have got it licked, and now some of the dog-loving members of the squad are hoping they’ll help rescue dogs get the ultimate prize – a new forever home.   Defenders Maria Thorisdottir and Millie...

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity attended the most prestigious dog show in the world, Crufts, last weekend. The charity looks after veterans and service people in their time of need, many of whom have service animals. Moira Dickinson, SSAFA Regional Fundraising Manager, said: “It was lovely to be invited to spread...

The RSPCA has said it will be nominating those involved in the rescue of a dog - trapped down a culvert in West Yorkshire for two days - for an animal welfare award. Martha, a two-year-old English bull terrier disappeared inside the drainage tunnel in Black Carr Woods, Pudsey, while...

A pet food and accessory retailer based on the south coast has launched a doggy scholarship scheme to help caregivers access dog behavioural support. The scholarship scheme financially supports owners by paying for three hours of one-to-one training for adopted dogs and their caregivers.  Healthy Pet Store in Totton has welcomed...

Two dogs who were terrified of humans and had never been outside are still looking for their forever home, a year after they were rescued by the RSPCA. Ronnie and Patch had spent the first six years of their lives living inside a house in the north of England with...

A new app has launched that will help dog walkers, pet groomers and other self-employed individuals with processing payments more quickly, significantly reducing funding delays and assisting with cashflow management. The app, called tapeeno, instantly transforms any Android phone into a card payment machine without the need for additional hardware and...

Webbox has pledged to support pets impacted by the crisis in Ukraine with thousands of meals. They will be working with heroic charity, Breaking the Chains, who continue to operate in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas – areas that no other organisation can get to – to rescue animals, deliver supplies...