The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18. The...

UK supplement brand, YuMove has launched a new range of innovative Dental Care Sticks. Developed by veterinary scientists, YuMove’s multi-action Dental Sticks aim to deliver fast-acting and noticeable effects to a dog’s oral health in three ways; cleaning teeth, freshening breath, and helping to reduce the formation of new plaque...

Homeowners are being urged to make their back garden safer and more enjoyable for the four-legged friends this summer. Green-thumbed experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have explored nine helpful ways to help protect pets from the dangers of an enclosed outdoor space. The garden is a pet’s favourite place to relax and roll...

The UK’s leading animal welfare and veterinary organisations have joined forced to urge the UK government to repeal breed specific legislation (BSL) – that ‘sentences dogs to death’ simply because they look a certain way – and introduce measures to protect the public better. Battersea, Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association...

Tails and tongues are set to wag this August with the return of pawsome annual fundraising event, Wagathon™, initiated by leading fundraising platform, Give as you Live Donate. Dog owners across the UK are being encouraged to put on their walking boots and join their four-legged friends in walking 9K...

Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, is delighted to announce that it has invested in the relaunch of Burgess Excel, its small animal food range, with brand new recyclable packaging. As part of the range overhaul, and reflecting recent consumer feedback, the packaging has been given a fresh, vibrant...

A retired sniffer dog will be able to run and play again after a charity covered the costs of his emergency surgery. Retired police dog Sam – a ten-year old springer spaniel who was rescued as an unwanted stray in Northern Ireland in 2013 – was rushed into surgery in...

The RSPCA has raised concerns about how well we understand our dogs after a survey discovered that two in 10 people don’t believe dogs can experience sadness or boredom. The RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index, released in partnership with the Scottish SPCA – is a ground-breaking study looking at the nation’s...

Dogs Trust Newbury is home to three fabulous pups, who are in the springtime of their lives and are looking to find homes where they can grow and thrive with their forever families. Bertie, a Shar pei cross, Barney a Lurcher and Polly, a German Shepherd Cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier,...

With personal finances front of mind as the cost-of-living increases, animal welfare charity Battersea has estimated the average cost of owning a dog in the UK is now approximately £2,000 a year. Battersea’s estimate is based on the average costs of buying dog food and treats, poo bags, grooming, routine...