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...

Ahead of National Doodle Day later this month (27th September), people across the UK are being challenged to find a doodle dog in this new park-themed brainteaser.  The puzzle has been created by Everypaw Pet Insurance as a way to celebrate National Doodle Day - a day dedicated to encouraging people to unleash their...

The RSPCA is trying to trace the owner of a cat who was rescued after he became wedged between two walls at a South London property. The fortunate feline has lived to tell another tale after a resident in Horseshoe Mews, Acre Lane, Brixton, was alerted by the sound of...

Arden Grange, renowned for its dedication to pet health and happiness, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its canine treat range: Veggie dental sticks with mint and superfoods. These grain-free, naturally hypoallergenic plant-based sticks are expertly crafted to support daily dental hygiene while offering a nutritious and enriching...

There’s a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there’s plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures!  PDSA’s vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know:  Despite their name, they don't come from...