According to an RSPCA poll, more than two-thirds of people are planning to avoid single-use plastics this festive season. As part of plans for a kinder Christmas for animals, 69% of shoppers said they would try to cut down on single use plastics like straws or carrier bags. A further...

Agria Pet Insurance is making lifetime cover available for pets of all ages from 1st December to 31st January 2019 inclusive. ‘Age Amnesty’ gives owners of older pets the perfect opportunity to obtain a lifetime policy and benefit from the long-term peace of mind this provides. Having insurance for an older...

An underweight elderly dog in RSPCA care wears a Christmas jumper to keep warm. Twelve-year old Staffie Marble was taken in by the RSPCA by inspectors in Birmingham after concerns were raised about his welfare. He was underweight and suffering from a skin condition and while staff work to increase...

According to new research by Asda Money, 67% of dog owners named their pooch as their best friend. For centuries, dog has been a man’s best friend and it seems the special bond with our four-legged friends has grown closer than ever before, with UK pet owners admitting to putting...

This week Andrew Gwynne MP attended an event hosted by Dogs Trust at the House of Commons where the charity called on the government to take urgent action to end puppy smuggling. The MP for Denton and Reddish was amongst 64 MPs and Peers who attended the event, where there...

If you’re looking for some treats to spoil your dog this Christmas, Orvis UK have launched some tasty treats for your pooch. Despite Orvis being well-known for producing luxury dog product including their memory foam dog beds, this is the first time, retail and mail-order business have created dog food....

The UK’s biggest and best day out for dogs and their families is back – and bigger than ever next year. DogFest is now entering its sixth year and will take place over three dates in three different locations, including Knewbworth House (11-12 May), Tatton Park, Cheshire (15-16 June) and...

An adorable shy terrier with a limp is looking for a new home this Christmas. Little Scumpy, a Yorkshire terrier cross, was found as a stray running loose near Rayleigh in Essex, in September. Kathy Butler from RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend and District Branch said that Scrumpy was very scared...

For many people, our pets are an extension of our family and animal lovers everywhere will no doubt be looking to treat their four-legged friends this Christmas. Treats, gifts and even an extra belly scratch can make your pooch feel extremely loved this festive season. Lintbells, manufacturers of natural pet...

Dancing Dogs Trust pooch has his paws crossed that a special someone rates him a perfect ‘10’. Eight-year old Benny the Lurcher is known at Dogs Trust Shoreham for being a clumsy bundle of legs, with a hilarious ‘Elvis’ style lip – however, much like the King of Rock...