To help beat the January blues, the RSPCA has revealed some of the craziest calls it received over the last 12 months. The animal welfare charity responds to more than 1.1 million calls every year across England and Wales, with officers rescuing more than 110,000 annually. But not all calls...

A man is sentenced to sixteen weeks in prison and disqualified from keeping animals for life after an American Bulldog was found beaten and bloody. Gary David Bell from Keighley, West Yorkshire was convicted of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act, in a prosecution case brought by the RSPCA....

With Veganuary in full swing, new research from Rover.com has found that we’re not just thinking about our own diets at the beginning of a new year. Over a quarter of dog owners (27%) are putting their pups on typically human eating plans, including vegan, Paleo and Keto diets. As plant-based...

One worried pet owner was able to leave her cats at Mayhew over Christmas whilst she went into hospital, thanks to their Pet Refuge Programme. When Mopher and Arthur’s owner needed to go into hospital over the Christmas period, her first thought was not for herself, but her two beloved...

There are just two weeks left to submit your nominations for the International Canine Health Awards (ICHA), run by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The awards are returning for the eighth year to celebrate some of the world’s finest researchers and scientists whose work has had a positive impact on...

The RSPCA launch an appeal after an Akita-cross has been waiting for her forever home for almost a year – most of her short life. One-year old Akira arrived at the RSPCA’s Brighton Animal Centre in March 2019 and has spent most of her life in kennels. Jenny Wells from Sussex,...

Bed SOS has launched a nationwide competition to find the funniest photo of a sleeping pet. After long days of patrolling the house and going on walks, it’s no wonder that pets love a nice snooze. In fact, adult cats and dogs can average around 14 to 15 hours of sleep...

Shocking new statistics released by Dogs Trust reveal how thousands of unsuspecting dog lovers may have been conned into buying puppies illegally imported into the UK. As a result of unsuspecting dog lovers being ‘dogfished’, many are left heartbroken and on average, almost £500 out of pocket. Dogs Trust polled over...

Dogs Trust West London are appealing for a new home for an eight-year old Staffie with a heart of gold. Like her name sake, Bridget is at that time in her life where she is looking to settle down with a special someone. She has a heart of gold and...

Following the popularity of the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition in 2019, the Kennel Club has announced it will take place again this year with a new format. In a move designed to broaden the scope of the competition and offer more opportunities to qualify, BOB winners from the...