National pet charity, Blue Cross has produced ‘Puppy Knowhow’, an essential tool for owners or prospective owners of new puppies. The free subscription service offers in-depth, vet-approved puppy advice and training tips based on the age of the dog up to one-year old. Advice is emailed directly to the owner every...

Pet food fit for human consumption is the latest trend amongst dog lovers in the UK and worldwide. Yorkshire-based Pure Pet Food are providing high quality meals for dogs and ship thousands of delicious meals to pooches across the world every month. Meals are delivered in dehydrated and freeze-dried form with...

A Sussex golf club is to raise funds for the RSPCA by offering the chance to win a brand-new car in exchange for a hole in one. The Avisford Gold Club in Walberton near Arundel is raising funds for the animal welfare charity after this year’s captain Jayson Walker chose...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after collecting a suffering rabbit who was given away by three teenagers in Hull. The three boys, thought to be aged 13 or 14 years old – were reportedly approaching people and knocking on doors on 1st Avenue, offering the male rabbit for free....

The mobile app service, FirstVet will be offering free dog MOTs for pet owners at DogFest events this summer. Founded in Sweden, FirstVet provides video call veterinary consultations and delivers fast and affordable round-the-clock access to experiences vets via the app. FirstVet’s walk-in clinics at this year’s DogFest events, designed and...

The RSPCA Canterbury branch is appealing to local people to help rehome cats in need of outdoor space. The branch is supporting an 80-year old many who need to find homes for the 29 cats that live on his smallholding in Kent. Although he has been able to take care of...

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew help to combat mental illness with dog therapy initiative, TheraPaws. At Mayhew, they know that companionship offered by an animal or pet goes a long way in reducing anxiety and stress and boosting mood. During Mental Health Awareness Week and all year round, their TheraPaws...

New findings show that men who like dogs are still seen as more masculine than those who like cats. The findings came from a Cats Protection survey that asked 2,000 men to assign attributes to a man in two photos – one with a cat and one with a dog. The...

PDSA offer pet first aid advice to owners to help stabilise a pet in an emergency situation. Despite out best efforts to protect our pets, accidents can and do happen. In serious cases, knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death. Vet charity, PDSA...

A tabby and white cat is looking for a retirement home after her owner sadly passed away. Crystal’s owner had registered her for the RSPCA’s Home for Life scheme, which means that if an owner passes away, the charity will care for and try to find a loving new home...