The UK cat market is showing an increasing trend towards buying cats over adopting, driven by a desire for a particular breed and convenience. The proportion of bought cats purchased instead of adopted has increased by 12% in the last five years, according to Cats Protection’s Cats and Their Stats...

A cat who was rescued after suffering from one of the most awful wounds the animal care team had ever seen has undergone an amazing transformation. Jack Sparrow, a black and white male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Animal Centre in June after he...

Petributes, the West Sussex based supplier to the pet sector, has announced that its popular Wooden Heart Keepsakes will now be carved from beech. Beech offers a fine, straight and even grain, ensuring a much more high-quality finish, and a beautiful foundation for engraving. Petributes' Wooden Hearts are part of the...

Four extra special police dogs are celebrating after being recognised for their crime fighting achievements by the Dogs Trust. The Animal Welfare Scheme Awards, organised by Dogs Trust, celebrates the work and success of some special service dogs working within the UK’s emergency services. What makes the success of these dogs...

Whether you're remote working or trying to cut down on your daily expenses, making barista-style coffee at home is a great alternative to visiting coffee shops to get your caffeine fix. But as you whip yourself up a treat with your coffee maker, you might be wondering how to get...

The RSPCA is desperately searching for special homes for some of its longest stay residents who, between them, have clocked up a staggering 15.5 years in kennels. The charity has launched its annual Adoptober rehoming drive - a month-long campaign promoting adoption - at a time when new figures sadly...

It has been a case of the dogs came in two by two at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury recently. The team at the rehoming centre have found themselves looking after a record number of doggie duos with six pairs of pooches arriving in quick succession. Now they are hoping they’ll find...

New research announced today reveals that over three quarters of Brits (76%) experience feelings of anxiety when faced with the prospect of leaving their dog alone. In fact, the anxiousness can be so severe for some that a fifth (17%) confess to making excuses not to go out and leave...

The RSPCA has renewed calls for the UK Government to take urgent action to protect the public after a number of tragic incidents involving dogs. The charity - which runs the #EndBSL campaign and is a member of the Dog Control Coalition - believes a reported rise in dog bite...

HugMyDog is launching the UK’s first premium ready meals for dogs, this October 2022. Comprising a range of complete meals using prime cuts of British meat, chicken and fish with seasonal vegetables and sprinklings of nutritional vitamins and minerals. These frozen, microwaveable ready meals can be cooked straight from the...