The UK’s leading animal welfare and veterinary organisations have joined forced to urge the UK government to repeal breed specific legislation (BSL) – that ‘sentences dogs to death’ simply because they look a certain way – and introduce measures to protect the public better. Battersea, Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association...

Tails and tongues are set to wag this August with the return of pawsome annual fundraising event, Wagathon™, initiated by leading fundraising platform, Give as you Live Donate. Dog owners across the UK are being encouraged to put on their walking boots and join their four-legged friends in walking 9K...

Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, is delighted to announce that it has invested in the relaunch of Burgess Excel, its small animal food range, with brand new recyclable packaging. As part of the range overhaul, and reflecting recent consumer feedback, the packaging has been given a fresh, vibrant...

A retired sniffer dog will be able to run and play again after a charity covered the costs of his emergency surgery. Retired police dog Sam – a ten-year old springer spaniel who was rescued as an unwanted stray in Northern Ireland in 2013 – was rushed into surgery in...

The RSPCA has raised concerns about how well we understand our dogs after a survey discovered that two in 10 people don’t believe dogs can experience sadness or boredom. The RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index, released in partnership with the Scottish SPCA – is a ground-breaking study looking at the nation’s...

Dogs Trust Newbury is home to three fabulous pups, who are in the springtime of their lives and are looking to find homes where they can grow and thrive with their forever families. Bertie, a Shar pei cross, Barney a Lurcher and Polly, a German Shepherd Cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier,...

With personal finances front of mind as the cost-of-living increases, animal welfare charity Battersea has estimated the average cost of owning a dog in the UK is now approximately £2,000 a year. Battersea’s estimate is based on the average costs of buying dog food and treats, poo bags, grooming, routine...

Nooshie has entered the UK market as the ‘home of pet trend’, offering a carefully curated selection of products for pets to be the best dressed at the park. Founded with roots in the retail fashion industry, Nooshie is the ultimate on-stop-shop for fun and stylish pet products inspired by...

Three men have appeared in court for offences relating to ear cropping after three puppies were found in a semi-comatose state just after having the prohibited procedure. Staffordshire Police found Alexander David Johnson, Ryan Woodward and Michael Nolan along with six puppies at a property in Hanley on 10 November...

To celebrate International Cat Day, GoCompare pet insurance has considered the cost of keeping your kitty in 2022. With the nation spending a collective £2.5bn on cat care products, GoCompare has compiled a list of money-saving tips during the claw-st of living crisis. Take out pet Insurance Research found that almost half...