A survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of people felt uncomfortable asking their boss for time off when their pet died. In line wth Grief Awareness Day, a survey of 1000 workers carried out for Cats Protection found that 73% of pet owners fell it can be as difficult...

The RSPCA is investigating after a mother and her three puppies were found abandoned in Rugby within days of each other. An emaciated brindle puppy was found in Pinfold Street on Sunday night (19 August) by a member of the public who contacted the dog warden the following day. The puppy,...

Premium dog food brand, Cotswold RAW are dispelling the negativity surrounding tripe, a key ingredient in their range. As leading exponents of well-rounded, nutritionally-primed pet food, there was never any question of a rural orientated operation like Cotswold RAW seeing tripe in anything but a positive light. The vibrant Badsey operation...

Dogs Trust Snetterton is celebrating the remarkable progress that two of its challenging residents have made. Dave the Beagle and Tim the Terrier Cross, both aged four, came into the rehoming centre with a number of behavioural issues that the charity has been working hard on. The pair have done so...

The government has announced that electric training collars for dogs and cats are to be banned under new legislation. Remote controlled electronic training collars (e-collars) have a remote device that triggers an electronic pulse, which can be varied in strength, while others may spray a noxious chemical. As well as being...

Dogs Trust Evesham is hoping to find a loving new home for a doggie mum after watching her seven healthy pups head off to their forever homes. Two-year-old Lurcher Rosie arrived at the Wickhamford centre in May after being found as a heavily pregnant stray and was placed in temporary...

The RSPCA is appealing for information following the deaths of three pets in a Leicestershire town. The animal welfare charity has issued a warning to cat owners in a Leicestershire town after three pets died from suspected antifreeze poisoning within days of each other. Kelly Braund of Mill Lane, in Earl...

Last weekend saw over 400 animal lovers and their dogs take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Muddy Dog Challenge in Cardiff. The event took place at Coedarhydyglyn Park in Cardiff and was made up of 17 obstacles suitable for both humans and four-legged friends with an option of...

To help dog owners to celebrate National Dog Day, boutique holiday lettings agency, Mulberry Cottages is offering free pet stays on all bookings made on 26 August. To take advantage of the offer, guests simply need to quote ‘NATIONALDOGDAY when making their booking to ensure their four-legged friend doesn’t miss...

Blue Cross pet charity is offering tips to anxious teenagers awaiting their GCSE results. Studies have shown that dogs can help lower stress levels, help people to cope with pressured situations and reduce feelings of anxiety and feelings of negativity. In the run up to GCSE results day on 23 August,...