fbpx
HomeNews

News

News

Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks  

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
Companion Life
News

Unusual looking pooch looking for his forever home

RSPCA staff are hoping that an unusual looking dog called Tug can find a loving home despite his unique appearance. Twelve-year old Tug, a Bearded Collie Cross was in a terrible stat when he arrived at the RSPCA’s Coventry Animal Centre, run by the Coventry, Nuneaton & District Branch in...
Companion Life
News

After a year in kennels, Tia hopes to find her forever...

A dog who arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds after her owner passed away is still searching for a new home a year later. The Leeds rehoming centre is appealing to local dog lovers to give a dog a home after she has waited in kennels for exactly a year. Seven-year...
Companion Life
News

Lintbells takes a paws to celebrate Queens Award win in style

Celebrations were in order at Lintbells in October, as they welcomed local dignitaries and its long-time supporters for the official presentation of its Queen’s Award for Enterprise. They year, Lintbells was presented with the converted award for International Trade for the first time, in recognition for their success and...
Companion Life
News

Lily’s Kitchen launches its first natural dental chew

A British producer of naturally nutritious proper food for pets, Lily’s Kitchen has launched its first dental chew, Woofbrush. Lily’s Kitchen has worked with an expert vet dentist to develop these delicious chews, which have been launched in a bid to help the dental health of the nation’s dogs. The spongy...
Companion Life
Charities

RSPCA rescue dog gets confidence back with the help of a...

A young dog dumped cowering and terrified by the roadside now has a second chance of happiness – all thanks for her doggy pal. Peggy was found in June this year by a member of the public after she was dumped by the A38 near the village Alrewas, in Lichfield...
Companion Life
News

Cocker Spaniel sisters looking for their fur-ever home

Two 14-year old Cocker Spaniel sister are looking for their fur-ever home. Dogs Trust Shrewsbury are looking for a retirement home where two devoted sisters who have never spent a day apart can spend their twilight years. Cocker Spaniels Maddie and Whisper who are 14 are enjoying living in Oakfield Oldies,...
Companion Life
Charities

RSPCA say don’t waste your pumpkin – give it to the...

The RSPCA is urging families not to waste their Halloween pumpkins and to recycle and use them as animal food instead. All sorts of pets can eat pumpkin, so the RSPCA is encouraging anyone who carved a pumpkin not to throw the remnants away. An RSPCA spokesperson said: “Halloween is over...
Companion Life
News

Dogmatic wins award for innovative headcollar

Dogmatic are very proud to announce that they have been voted ‘Best Dog Collar Manufacturer 2018’. The pet product manufacturer won the accolade at the Global Health & Pharma 2018 Animal and Wellness Awards, which was announced in the Global Health and Pharma magazine in October. Dogmatic won the award...
Companion Life
Charities

RSPCA renews call to restrict fireworks as thousands back campaign

Thousands of people have backed the RSPCA calls to restrict fireworks use. As a quarter of a million people have added their voices to a campaign to restrict private firework use, the RSPCA is repeating its call for the government to act. As pet owners prepare to keep their animals safe...
Companion Life
Charities

Dogs Trust Kenilworth’s oldest dog seeks retirement home

The staff at Dogs Trust Kenilworth are appealing for a home for their oldest resident who is the human equivalent of 98 years old. Taking the accolade is Jamie who is 14-years old and found himself under the care of the Kenilworth rehoming centre after his owners were no longer...
Companion Life

FEATURED

Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
Companion Life

Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...