PDSA is urging owners to remember that ‘not long’ is too long when it comes to leaving dogs (or any pets) in cars. The vet charity is also raising awareness of what to do if you come across a distressed dog in a car. Even a parked car in the shade...

The RSPCA is warning of a summer abandonment crisis with an 85% increase in the number of reports about dumped animals in summer months. The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity in England and Wales is expecting to see a huge rise in calls about abandoned pets, often dumped in...

As temperatures soar, Pets at Home has launched a range of ‘Cool Club’ cooling products designed to keep pooches from overheating in the sun. With Brits enjoying a scorcher of a summer, the Cool Club range of products are a must-have to help keep pets cool, hydrated and protected from...

A devoted doggie due who met at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are looking for love again through no fault of their own. Four-year-old ex-racing Greyhounds Gina and Frankie originally found themselves at the West Down-based rehoming centre in August 2018 after their racing career had come to an end. They had never...

A man and woman have been given suspended sentences after police and RSPCA offers found more than 40 animals living in ‘hell’. Mandy Allinson and Michael Connolly, both of Grosmont, Whitby, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court this week for a trial after denying 10 offences each. On Monday (24 June), both...

The RSPCA is appealing for foster carers for the influx of cats and kittens that are admitted into their care during summer months. From May to September is the time of year when most kittens are born, and every year the RSPCA sees an influx of cats and newborn kittens...

Animal abusers could face up to five years in jail, under a new bill announced by Defra this week. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 June, following years of campaigning from the RSPCA and other animal welfare charities. Under the new bill, the maximum sentence will...

Agria Pet Insurance has teamed up with PitPat dog activity monitors to help owners take positive steps towards tackling dog obesity. The partnership also demonstrates a further commitment to Agria’s ethos of promoting the importance of the owner/pet relationship. As part of the partnership, every owner that takes out a new...

Holiday season has arrived and for lots of Brits, holidaying without their favourite furry friend just isn’t an option. As June is National Pet Preparedness Month, Cottages.com has spoken to Sharon Bolt, dog behaviour expert and founder of Good Dogs, to offer six essential tips for preparing to taje your...

Poor Lucher Bruce was left with a trampoline spring impaled into his leg, following a shock accident. Ten-month old Bruce has been with the Black family since he was ten-weeks old, and is an important and much-loved member of the family. The family were horrified when a terrible accident left Bruce...