A Kent man has been handed a community order after illegally docking the tail of a cocker spaniel puppy. Liam Jones of Shrubcoste, Tenterdon, appeared at Maidstone Magstrates’ Court on Tuesday (29 January) where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy by attempting to dock his tail. RSPCA...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that they received an incredible £800,000 last year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The generous support has had a direct impact on the lives of thousands of animals that came through the gates of Battersea’s three rescue centres during 2018. The funding...

A new survey has revealed that 32% of dog-owning drivers admit to not securing their pets safely in the car. For many people, dogs are a part of the family, but whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their...

Dogs Trust are appealing for a new home for a small dog who suddenly lost his sight. Dogs Trust Evesham is appealing for a special forever home for Alex, a four-year old Terrier who suddenly lost his sight overnight. Alex arrived at the centre back in October and was instantly a...

A new study has found that dog owners trek 870 miles a year, just by walking their pet. The study of 2,000 adults, including 1,000 dog owners, found those with a pet will walk more than 21 miles a week, covering almost 17 miles alone while taking their beloved pooch...

Statistics released by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home show that in 2018 they took in more flat faced dogs than ever before. While brachycephalic dogs like French Bulldogs and Pugs are popular thanks to their big eyes and snub noses, their shortened airways means that they could suffer a multitude...

Petplan have launched a Pet Census into pet ownership which reveals the ways that pets impact our lives. The mega report surveyed over 60,000 pet owners across the UK – the biggest survey of its kind to date – and found that pets are more important to us humans than...

A rabbit was found dumped in a London street with a heart-breaking note, which read: ‘the children have lost interest'. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Jill Sanders was called to Dickenswood Close in Upper Norwood after a member of the public found the rabbit duped in a box with the...

From tomorrow (30 January), pubs across the UK will be hosting free doggy wellbeing sessions. The sessions are part of a new campaign by pet insurer MORE TH<N and are designed to help dog owners spot the signs of the winter blues and give them the unique opportunity to chat...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is hoping to find big hearted owners with an equally large sofa for a doggy duo who weigh in at 90kgs. Crossbreeds Charlie and Lola are both seven-years old and arrived at the Honiley-based rehoming centre in December through no fault of their own. The pair are...