The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found giving birth on the side of a country road near Chester. The black long-haired cat was rushed to a local vet by the animal charity after she was spotted by a member of the public near to a railway...

A Nairn dog-lover has proved she is a cut above the rest after having a radical haircut and raising over £1,000 for rescue dogs.  Nine-year-old Danni Donaldson has been proudly growing her hair all her life but when she decided to take on a new look for charity, she chose...

The RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch is looking for dedicated foster carers to help give rescue dogs and cats a fresh start. Staff at the rehoming centre at Altham, near Accrington, are caring for an increasing number of unwanted animals and need foster carers to provide temporary accommodation until forever homes...

The University of Lincoln, Carolyn Menteith and Zigzag, the UK’s Number 1 puppy training app, are conducting new research into puppy behaviour in order to help puppy owners across the world build a better understanding and emotional connection with their pets.  This research will explore the impact of a new...

Research from The Kennel Club, released ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), reveals that dog owners are turning to their four-legged-friends first and foremost, to help with feelings of stress and sadness. Following a turbulent few years through both the pandemic, followed by the cost-of-living crisis, the research...

A woman who failed to seek treatment for her dog who was suffering from serious facial and rib injuries as well as other health issues has been jailed for 12 weeks and banned for 10 years from keeping animals. Rebecca Dowbenko from Bradford, was told by magistrates that she had...

The RSPCA is urging people to consider carefully whether they can meet the commitment to own rabbits after dealing with the latest abandonment in Manchester. Seven rabbits were left in a cage and a cat carrier, which was discarded in an alleyway behind a house in Agnes Street in the...

Illustrator and campaigner, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle will walk 26 miles from Worthing - Brighton on Sunday 14th May, taking regular pit stops to share his ‘rubbish’ pet portraits with bemused crowds along the way. On Sunday 14th May, inimitably ‘rubbish’ animal portrait artist, Phil Heckels (aka Hercule Van Wolfwinkle) will take...

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) has announced the winners of its annual Artist of the Year competition, with a young dog lover from Horsham scooping the top prize. The popular art competition invited YKC members to express their creativity and showcase their dog photography skills, with all entries required to...

Eurovision Commentator Mel Giedroyc meets Merseyside dogs looking for their new homes. Two homeless hounds from Dogs Trust certainly scored ‘douze points’ when Eurovision commentator Mel Giedroyc took time out of her hectic schedule to enjoy some doggie snuggles.  As anticipation mounts for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest on...