The RSPCA has issued an urgent reminder to pet owners in England that they will soon be breaking the law if their cats aren’t microchipped - with nearly half unaware that they could soon fall foul of the law. As of 10 June 2024 failing to have your cat microchipped...

A young cane corso type dog has undergone an amazing recovery after being taken into RSPCA care with deformities after being fed an unsuitable restricted diet of watermelon and salad leaves. Cayan was rescued by the animal rescue charity following calls from members of the public, who raised concerns after...

With the summer holidays approaching, petcare brand Webbox is sharing the UK’s top five dog-friendly beer gardens that won’t make a dog’s dinner out of your drinking and dining experiences this spring. The Dog, Grundisburgh, Suffolk First up is the aptly named ‘The Dog’, and of course, this South East pub...

With wedding season upon us, Rover.com has today revealed that over a third (37%) of dog owners plan to have their four-legged friend at their wedding ceremony. The pups will play a major role on the big day, ranging from ring bearer (29%) to Pup-of-Honour (18%), and Best Man (9%). According to...

In the UK, 65% of dogs are overweight, and with summer hot on our heels, barbecues and picnics will pick back up, and the urge to share a cheat meal with your dog may be strong. Star of This Morning and grain free dog food brand Barking Heads’ vet, Dr...

Since launching last year, real-life partners turned business partners Sue and Jon Vinsome have been combining their love for animals with running their own successful Petpals business, providing premium pet care to the pets of Chichester. Both firm believers in using the success of their business for good, the couple...

This National Volunteers Week, PDSA is celebrating the thousands of incredible volunteers across the country. The annual week takes place from Thursday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 7, and this year marks 39 years of celebrating those who devote their time to great causes. PDSA’s Loughborough-based charity shop is recognising the...

From dog walking to van driving, from data entry to campaigning on animal welfare issues - the RSPCA offers a tremendous variety of roles for aspiring volunteers to get stuck into. The animal charity has enjoyed a boom in volunteer numbers in recent months, helped by over 1,000 people signing...

We all know life is better with a best friend at our side and that’s definitely the case for best buddies Fudge and Blue at Dogs Trust Manchester. But although these four-legged friends are devoted to each other, they are hoping that as Best Friends Day approaches (8 June) they...

Hip hip hooray - holiday season is nearly upon us! And with UK beach getaways involving our furry family members more popular than ever, PDSA has pulled together top advice for travelling with your pet this summer. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Being able to take your pet with...