Two older cats, Posh and Kiki have been patiently waiting to be adopted for two years. The due are available for rehoming from the RSCPA Kidderminster and District branch in Worcestershire where they have been waiting for a long time. They were taken into RSPCA care because sadly their elderly owner...

A big dog who was too scared to leave his kennel has grown in confidence thanks to the help of a tiny pug. Being large in size with cropped ears and a docked tail, it’s not surprising that at first glance people may find one-year old Fraser intimidating. Unnecessary tail and...

Eco pet food brand, Different Dog introduce plastic-free, compostable pots packed full of goodness. Pet lovers are invariably a compassionate bunch that care about the future of the planet, as well as their pooches’ health and wellbeing.   So, it’s no surprise that pioneering dog-food brand, Different Dog has launched plastic-free, compostable...

A dog that was adopted from Dogs Trust at the grand old age of 14 is still going strong seven years on – and having the time of his life. Now the Dogs Trust team are wondering if Taffy could be Britain’s oldest dog. Handsley and Michelle Townhill adopted Taffy...

A woman had to push a giant tortoise home in a wheelbarrow after finding him strolling through a field in Hertfordshire. The incident – one of 952 incidents involving tortoises reported to the RSPCA each year – has sparked a reminder to all tortoise owners to ensure their pet is...

Chronic kidney disease is a common illness seen in older cats that’s often mistaken for old age. In their PDSA Pet Care Column, vet charity, PDSA offer advice on spotting the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. PDSA advise that regular veterinary checks can mean that vets can detect illnesses...

The Pet Health Club has crowned, Clive, a qualified medical alert dog as the winner of its national Pet Hero of the Year competition. Clive helps his owner, Michelle Rust, manage a complex health problem. Michelle has Addison’s disease which Clive can detect through smell when her blood pressure or...

RSPCA officers found dogs at a puppy farm in Kent with untreated health problems living in unsuitable conditions. A puppy farmer has been convicted of eight animal welfare offences after RSPCA officers found ‘depressed’ dogs living in dark, dirty condition in Kent. The animal welfare charity’s Special Operations Unit launched...

Pet wellbeing company, Paws.com provide information on common summer allergies in dogs. Summer is a time when many dog owners like to be out with their furry friend, going on walks and exploring the various parks and countryside that the UK has to offer. However, what you might not realise is...

Whilst Pawfect Foods spring launch in Europe in September at PATS Telford has been well received, it’s the Himalayan Cheese treats that’s causing the most positive commotion. As we know calcium rich-milk in its raw form is almost impossible for any dog to enjoy, however turn it into a long-lasting...