The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of black cats who are not so lucky when it comes to being rehomed. RSPCA rehoming stats show that black and black and white cats are more frequently seen in their centres than any other colour and they also take longer to find their...

Knitters are being asked to help unwanted cats and kitten this autumn by making homemade blankets and mouse toys for Cats Protection. The UK’s largest cat charity, Cats Protection will be launching its annual Knitting Bee appeal at the Knitting & Stitching Show at London’s Alexandra Palace from October 11-14. Craft...

One of the RSPCA’s longest stay residents is looking for a new home after spending 300 days in kennels. Blue the Lurcher has been overlooked by more than 3,000 potential owners and during his time in the kennels has seen 49 of his canine friends find their forever home at...

Two fourteen-week-old puppies were recently brought into London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, needing eye surgery. The Havanese Pekingnese crossbreed pups, named Ebony and Domino, along with their mum, called Coco, arrived at Mayhew after their previous owner informed had been threatened with a notice of eviction from their landlord. Mayhew’s Dog...

The PDSA offer pet owners advice to spot the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. According to the PDSA, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common illness seen in older cats that can sometimes be mistaken for old age. This is due to symptoms not displaying until an advanced...

An RSPCA cattery in Cheshire is appealing for animal-lovers with the required experience to apply to hand-rear kittens due to a shortage of volunteers. Kittens who are just weeks old and without their mum have to be hand-reared to give them the best chance of survival. It’s an intense job...

Dogs Trust Salisbury have thrown an extra special birthday party for one of its very important pooches (VIPs). Crossbreed Cody has spent three years with Dogs Trust and this week saw him have a tenth birthday party with his favourite friends at the Newton Tony Rehoming Centre. On average, most dogs...

Cats Protection are asking the public to check their sheds and garages for cats following a rise in the number of missing felines this summer. The UK’s leading feline welfare charity is asking people to ‘look before you lock’ to avoid curious kitties being trapped after receiving a spike in...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 12 rabbits were abandoned and let loose in a field in the Wirral. The rabbits were spotted by a dog walker who quickly realised they were domestic rabbits so tried to collect them and take them to safety. He then contacted the RSPCA...

An award-winning actor cycled into Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the canine residents he’s raising money for. Sam Newman who had leading roles in Holby City, Casualty and Doctors and starred in the West End, is aiming to raise £5,000 for Dogs Trust by cycling from Lands End...