Animal abandonment incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns that unwanted pets face a bleak winter. The animal welfare charity has today (22 November) released startling new statistics that show abandonments have been spiralling amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Already this year, up...

Earth Animal’s limited-edition festive No-Hide® The FEAST is back to add a sprinkling of joy to dogs’ lives this Christmas. The double-award-winning natural dog chew, which is available as part of Earth Animal’s No-Hide range, is back by popular demand after they completely sold out during the Christmas 2022 period. Made...

Online pet scams have seen a 24% increase in 2023, with 19% solely attributed to dog selling scams. To help people looking to buy a puppy online, experts at Puppy Hero have shared useful tips on how to do so safely and how to avoid falling for a scam. Professional dog trainer and breeder, Tommy...

An RSPCA animal centre in Chesterfield is launching an appeal to help give one of its longest-staying residents the best Christmas present ever - a new home. Seven-year-old cross breed Stanley has been continually overlooked since he arrived at the charity’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch rehoming centre in Spital Lane...

A rescue dog who spent 21 months at Dogs Trust Darlington Rehoming Centre has landed on his paws by finding true love with his new owner. Jacqui Dunn from Prudhoe in Northumberland feels she is the lucky one after adopting seven-year-old Lurcher Badger in July, who she describes as “the...

The UK’s growing litter problem is significantly impacting the way dog owners conduct their walks with over a quarter of owners (26%) fearful that their dog will die whilst out on their daily walk. A third (32%) of owners worry that their dog will come to serious harm, whilst 29%...

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and this year’s is no exception as premium pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen unleashes all the joys of the season with a new range of limited-edition recipes and tasty treats. Christmas is a perfect time to gather the family to...

A woman from Oldham has been banned from keeping animals for nine months after she failed to seek veterinary treatment for a large wound to her cat’s stomach. Adele Milne was prosecuted by the RSPCA after her cat, Millie, suffered for a prolonged period with an ulcerated mass to her...

With temperatures set to drop this November, according to the latest weather maps and warnings issued across the UK, we’re all layering up for winter walks with our dogs. It’s important to also know how to look after your pooch during the chilly weather. That’s why holiday letting agents...

The RSPCA says people need to think carefully before taking on ownership of small pets after a recent spate of abandonments. The animal charity has seen a surge in the numbers of guinea pigs and other small furries coming into its centres this year, and many are now packed out...