Pet insurance specialist Animal Friends Insurance has announced a new partnership with Aviva, following a twelve-month tender process. Animal Friends Insurance, whose head office is based in Amesbury, was selected by one of the UK’s leading insurers, Aviva to provide and manage pet insurance policies for new customers visiting Aviva’s...

A rescue dog which had a sad start to life but found her forever home with a London family and a Dachshund doggy doppleganger from County Durham crowned top of the class in the Kennel Club online dog show last week. The Kennel Club online dog show which launched to...

A rescue cat with no ears is the first Battersea animal to go to a new home after the charity resumes rehoming cats and dogs. Missy, a tortoiseshell was taken to the charity’s London centre at the start of February when her owner’s circumstances changed. Shortly after arriving, staff noticed...

A bouncy bulldog and a young, blind collie have struck up and unlikely friendship after the gentle giant took it upon herself to act as the pup’s guide dog. Two-year old American bulldog Sheeva arrived at the RSPCA’s Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and District branch in December after her owner had...

PDSA vets saved a Beagle after he was fighting for his life when he contracted lungworm, a parasite which is becoming increasingly common in the UK. Thanks to the charity vets, Benny the Beagle from Draycott from Derby is now back on all four paws and making a recovery at...

Over a third of pet owners are concerned that their pet may not be able to cope once lockdown is lifted, according to new research. With the nation spending more time at home than ever due to the national lockdown, pet owners are starting to notice a positive difference in...

The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in Cheshire is caring for its first kitten of 2020 after five-week old Inkly was rescued by the charity. The kitten was rescued by an RSPCA inspector on April 6 and is now being fostered by Centre Manager, Lee Stewart. Lee said: “She is very...

A clever little RSPCA rescue dog has been joining the nation in the clap for carers – a celebration of the amazing work of our NHS heroes and key workers. Jack Russell Smudge, who is six years old, is currently being cared for at the RSPCA Eau Brink Rehoming Centre...

Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners following concerns over a ticking time bomb of separation anxiety among dogs’ post lockdown. If your dog is used to being left alone, then try to make sure you continue to leave them for periods during the day, so they don ‘lose’...

During the coronavirus pandemic, London based animal charity, Mayhew continues to be a lifeline for vulnerable people and their animals. This week, Mayhew have launched an emergency appeal to help fund the creation of hundreds of community care packages, which will be delivered to pet owners in need across London...