The RSPCA has raised £20,000 so far thanks to generous supporters who have taken part in the 2.6 challenge. The week-long challenge kicked off on Sunday 26 April, when the London Marathon would have held its 40th annual even and asked participants to do a challenge around the number...

Dogs Trust is helping to support the national effort in the fight against coronavirus by donating vital medical equipment to the NHS. The charity’s rehoming centres rallied together in support of our incredible health service – with Dogs Trust Loughborough donating 120 surgical gowns to nearby Lings Bar Hospital (pictured). Meanwhile....

Following the lockdown announcement, Google searches for ‘dog exercise’ spiked by a huge 809%, increasing again recently as the extension was announced. Those lucky enough to have a garden are turning their outdoor space into exercise. However, with almost a third of people in the UK owning a dog, how...

A litter of five rescue puppies born at Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Glasgow during the Coronavirus pandemic are looking for help from the public to name them. The team at Glasgow is launching an online poll to name the puppies and are calling on the public to get involved...

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, leading vet charity PDSA is paying tribute to the brave hero animals ‘who also served’ and helped save countless lives during World War II. The charity is commemorating the milestone by sharing exclusive e-books which tell the remarkable stories of animal heroes...

A team of RSPCA animal rescuers worked together to free a fox cub stuck down a manhole in Birmingham. RSPCA animal collection officers Cara Gibbon and Vic Hurr, and inspector Nichola Geraghty went to a hostel in Grange Road, Birmingham on Monday 27 April after locals heard a fox crying. Vic...

The RSPCA is offering young people the chance to win amazing prizes in return for them getting snap happy with their favourite animals. The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries and judges are hoping this year’s categories will appeal to more entrants than ever. Those aged 18 or...

After a successful year with their ‘Raw to go’ premium eco-friendly sausage range, Lucky & Prince have launched snacks to complement their range. They are introducing premium Lamb Royale treat range to start with and will expand with snacks to each sausage flavour in due course. The snacks are produced using...

Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...

Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak. The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...