A dog who was handed into Dogs Trust after originally being bought as an unwanted gift more than two years ago, is still searching for his forever home. Six-year old Crossbreed, Holmes arrived at the Newton Tony-based rehoming centre after originally being handed over as an unwanted present in September...

The RSPCA urges people to do their research before taking on a pet as figures show there has been a huge spike in people looking to buy or rehome kittens this year. July 2020 saw Google searches for ‘Kittens near me’ increase sixfold compared to the same period last year...

Luxury dog accessories brand Teddy Maximus announce the launch of their new Strawberry Thief Collection. The sweet and stylish new collection features a print created by William Morris in 1883 incorporating animals and flowers. The beautiful botanical Liberty print depicts birds stealing fruit which gives it this distinctive name – it...

This Halloween, premium raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct is teaming up with Bella, a Cocker Spaniel and her owner to prove to the nation that anyone can teach their dog new tricks. Known as ‘Paul Spaniels’ thanks to her unrivalled magical talent, dog Bella and owner Lynn will be...

PitPat and Dogs Trust have come together to help educate the nation’s dog lovers on what their canine companions need to lead a healthy, fun and active lifestyle. The official partnership will promote the importance of regular exercise and interaction with our dogs to help owners establish healthier routines. By...

New released data suggests that dogs are an important source of emotional support during the pandemic and help owners’ cope mentally during the crisis. Carried out in July 2020, the research from The Kennel Club shows many long-term owners are comforted and calmed by their dog during the time of...

PDSA’s latest PAW Report found that nearly a quarter (23%) of dog owners reported that their dogs are scared of fireworks. This equates to millions of dogs suffering every year when fireworks season begins. While Covid-19 means most large Bonfire Night events won’t be going head this year, there’s a...

Vets at Vale Vets in Portishead are urging caution to pet owners after performing lifesaving surgery on a Greyhound who swallowed a discarded fishing hook. Eight-year old Greyhound Sean’s owners had been out for their regular evening stroll along Portishead Marina when they noticed something wasn’t right. Angela Reed-Fox, a 40-year...

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is welcoming nominations once again for the next Young Person of the Year award. They are calling on the families of YKC members to put forward those that they believe are deserving in one of the five categories. With this year proving to be challenging...

New research reveals that nearly a third of pet owners would refrain from taking their pet to the vet die to the potential cost of treatment. The survey of 2,004 pet owners was conducted by comparethemarket.com and reveals that only 25% of owners say their cat or dog has never...