Ahead of Valentine’s Day, dog-friendly letting specialist, Canine Cottages launched a competition where you could win a free three-night stay from Monday 7th February in North Yorkshire with your pooch, their canine companion and their companions humans too - and the winner can now be revealed! The cottage, where the lucky...

A lurcher puppy who was found abandoned in a garden in Dartford with a severely injured leg - after he was callously thrown over a fence - is now recovering in RSPCA care. The ten month old lurcher, called Stanley, has been receiving treatment at the RSPCA Finsbury Park...

An increase in rabbit sales during the lockdown has resulted in thousands of rabbits being abandoned and dumped, causing a huge strain on rescue centres. Vet Times reported in March 2021 that sales of rabbits surpassed those of cats and dogs during the lockdown, an increase of 212% on the...

A national welfare charity that supports retired police dogs is appealing to runners who can help to raise some money to provide vital financial support to these unsung canine heroes.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that celebrates, protects and supports serving and retired police dogs across the...

This Valentine’s Day, new research from leading pet food brand, Burns Pet Nutrition, has revealed that cuddling up with the dog (50%) tops cuddling up on the sofa with a partner (36%). Other fun facts show that pet-loving Brits are more likely to spend Valentine’s Night in bed with their...

In 2020/2021 pet ownership levels soared to an unprecedented high of 59% due to the pandemic and more people spending time at home. More than half of UK (United Kingdom) households own at least one pet, with an estimated 12 million dogs and 12 million cats living in homes. But...

The RSPCA is hoping to find an animal lover with a space in their heart and home for an unwanted dog who has spent more than 500 days waiting to find his pawfect match. Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal - who after marking his...

Dog lovers the world over will rejoice in the return of Crufts this year, following the cancellation of the show in 2021 due to the pandemic. This year’s event will welcome over 20,000 dogs, taking part in a wide variety of competitions and displays over the four days of the...

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping that a former stray who has spent most of her life in kennels will find her perfect match this Valentine’s Day. Three-year-old Saluki Cross, Penny, was found wandering the streets alone just as lockdown began in 2020, and sadly since then she...

An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm. Sam Kiddle volunteered at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for two years before starting a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship...