The RSPCA is caring for a mum cat and her newborn kittens after they became tangled in the umbilical cord during a complicated labour, resulting in the death of three kittens with another injured. The RSPCA was contacted after the cats were taken to a vet practice in Derby on...

A new season officially begins on 22 September, as the autumn equinox marks the shift in seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.  With the leaves changing colour and a chill in the air, the new season can bring endless fun with autumn walks across moors and woodland – however hidden hazards...

The RSPCA is appealing for information about how an elderly cat was left for dead on a doorstep in Kent. The black and white female cat was found inside a storage box at a private address in St. Alban’s Road in Hersden near Canterbury on the morning of September 6....

One of these dogs will win the title of Clarks Village’s Canine Executive Officer after being shortlisted for a public vote. The contest will award just one pup the prestigious ‘CEO’ role, in charge of all things dog-related at the Somerset shopping outlet after attending the dog-friendly Pawsome Pooch event.  Hundreds...

A seven-year-old London cat who lives at a safe house for women who have been enslaved, exploited and trafficked has been named National Cat of the Year by Cats Protection. Black-and-white Marley beat thousands of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of cats, held at London’s...

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire says it is taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an ‘alarming’ rate and is urging the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered. Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich is currently looking after 45 kittens under six months old and says it has...

New research suggests that Britain’s pets could be getting a Hollywood makeover this Halloween, as search interest grows for dog costumes inspired by major film characters. The data, shared by dog harness and accessory specialists TopDog, shows “Dogpool” from the recent Deadpool & Wolverine release joins a lineup of canine classics...

Pet product company, Pointer, is on the hunt for Britain’s Best Barking Baker, as Channel 4’s iconic Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this autumn. Helping dog lovers across the UK have some fun with their pooch, Pointer’s winner will be crowned at the beginning of December. This exciting nationwide...

he organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), the only UK-wide campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, are delighted to confirm this year’s theme as Nibble, Nourish, Thrive. From 23rd – 27th September, GPAW will throw the spotlight on the importance of guinea pigs’ diet, as well as highlighting other key aspects of guinea...

Reports of intentional harm to dogs reported to be XL Bullies increased by 164% in the first eight months of this year, figures from the RSPCA shows. The animal charity is releasing the figures to mark the one year anniversary (15 September) of the UK Government announcing the breed would...