PDSA offers pet owners’ advice on how to avoid toxic plants during autumn. With summer nearly over and autumn just around the corner, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the countryside and parks burst into colour. It’s...

The RSPCA is calling for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad which has soared during lockdown. The latest figures for July and August, released by the government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import...

The second Sunday in September is Hug Your Hound Day—a whole day dedicated to displaying affection to our dogs. Now, we’re pretty certain we don’t need a day to tell us to hug our hounds; we do it multiple times a day. But at the same time, we’re very excited...

Pet-friendly holidays are on the rise after a surge in new pet owners and more people seek to holiday with their dogs, post lockdown. A 70-bedroom hotel in the heart of Shakespeare country has reopened with premium dog-friendly facilities that have prompted a boost in sales. The Charlecote Pheasant in Warwickshire...

An animal lover shares her story of buying a puppy from an unscrupulous seller on Instagram to raise awareness to the dangers of buying without due diligence. Sarah Woods from Liverpool experienced the heartbreak of buying a pet off Instagram after her Pomeranian puppy, Sushi died just three days after...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a severely injured cat was found abandoned in a box in Bradford. The cat was discovered on Tuesday 8 September in Hawes Road, and the member of the public who found the young white and grey cat contacted the RSPCA for help. Animal Collection...

Due to coronavirus, restrictions on neutering has been common in many animal welfare organisations resulting in an increasing number of unwanted litters of kittens. Four-month old siblings, Star, Jester and Jupiter were handed over to a private vet last month, even though the clinic had no capacity to take animals...

The RSPCA has issued a litter warning after officers rescued a domestic duck with a plastic ring stuck around its neck. Animal Collection Officer (ACO) Lauren Bradshaw, ACO Jessica Pierce and Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) Steve Wickham attended to help the duck which was on the canal near Sellers Square...

One of Dogs Trust Glasgow’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home during lockdown – after spending a year in kennels. Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual...

A charitable organisation based in Reading has started a new dog therapy programme to improve the quality of their clients’ lives, supported by funding received from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. Providing extensive support for people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, and offering therapy and educational programmes that help their...