A man who broke his pet cat’s leg in two places after throwing him to the ground has been disqualified from keeping animals indefinitely.   David Garner of Cromwell Terrace in Scarborough, grabbed one-year-old Kirby by the scruff of his neck after he admitted losing his temper when the cat had...

This weekend, as London gears up for Megacon Live, one of the biggest celebrations of comic book and anime culture, Battersea is sharing details of two rescue dogs currently in their care, each with their own unique ‘superhero’ traits and looking for owners to go on adventures with While thousands...

A man from Darlington has been sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to his dog he left in a kennel piled high with faeces without adequate access to food and water. Alfred Patrick Gallagher of Woodland Road, Darlington, was sentenced at Peeterlee Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 January. This followed an RSPCA...

New research from the UK’s leading pet insurer, Petplan, has today revealed that over half (58%) of UK pet pawrents are cautiously planning for their pets’ future. In fact 12% are more concerned for their pets’ future, than their partners’, friends’ (8%), or even their parents (7%).  Despite worrying about...

A woman who delayed taking her underweight cat to a vets has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Jessica Smith of Sunny Bank, Croydon, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, one of failing to address and investigate...

As weather warnings are issued up and down the UK for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, dog owners up and down the country will be asking themselves ‘Is it safe to take my dog for a walk?’ and “How do I keep my dog calm during the storms?”. With this...

Petpals, the UK’s longest-established pet care franchise, recently unleashed a whirlwind of inspiration at its annual conference at the Leonardo Hotel in Hinckley. Centred around the theme ‘Inspiring Growth & Success,’ the event brought together franchisees for a day filled with expert advice, practical workshops and well-deserved celebrations. From hands-on...

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (the Home) has received a welcome New Year boost with the announcement of their partnership with pet food brand, Buddy Bites. The first UK partnership for the pet food brand, having just reached our shores after four years supporting shelters in Asia, Buddy Bites’...

The RSPCA has launched a heartfelt plea to dog lovers to rehome sweet Coco - who sadly this week reaches the heartbreaking milestone of spending one year in RSPCA kennels. Coco’s story is even more heart wrenching - because in her previous life she had an awful time and had been kept...

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.    Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...