The number of people who claim they would get their pet from a rehoming centre is on the increase, according to new research. When asked where they would get their next pet from, nearly half if people said a rehoming centre or animal shelter, whilst only one in ten said...

An elderly dog has found himself looking for a forever home once more after his owner sadly passed away. Spot, the twelve-year-old Jack Russell Terrier first came into Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Evesham as a youngster 11 years ago after being found as a stray but was soon rehomed....

A survey commissioned by The Insurance Emporium revealed that pets feature as a guest in almost half of weddings in the UK. Over 40% of those surveyed even said the pet had been the star turn of their wedding, with animals getting up to all sorts of entertaining capers. Having a...

Canine Cottages have launched a nationwide competition to lookalike owners and their dogs. You may have heard that dog owners often choose a four-legged friend that shares a similar look or personality to them – but is this theory true? If you’ve ever been told that you or a family member...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has today welcomed the Labour Part’s new Animal Welfare manifesto. Battersea has long campaigned for changes to many of the topics covered within Labour’s Manifesto, which could have a positive impact on the welfare of domestic animals in the UK. Battersea is supportive of measures to...

A dog who underwent a hideous DIY home crop – in which dogs’ ears are cut, often using a pair of scissors – is looking for a new safe home. Two-year old American Bulldog cross Millie as rescued in June after being abandoned and suffering from mastitis (inflammation of the...

Loveable Lilly arrived at Dogs Trust West London as a stray in June after having a litter of puppies earlier this year. After a tough start to life, she is looking for owners with lots of time to give her to help her settle into home life as it is...

A rescue dog is enjoying the life of Riley after being adopted by the CEO of Fish4Dogs. The working cocker spaniel, who is about 18-months old, was handed over to Birmingham Dogs Home by his original owners who could not afford to pay for ongoing care needed to manage his...

Ford celebrated International Dog Day by treating some four-legged passengers to a luxurious pampering session. The mobile puppy parlous was made possible by the new Ford Puma’s innovative MegaBox – a versatile 80 litre storage space in the rear of the car. The waterproof MegaBox features a drain plug that...

The RSPCA is urging owners to watch what their pets eat after taking in a number of pets whose weight had ballooned dangerously. The animal welfare charity is raising awareness of the problem after caring for a number of obese animals who arrived into its care dangerously overweight. Like porky...