The world’s largest international awards recognising excellence in canine research, health and welfare are welcoming nominations for the 2024 awards from leading veterinary professionals, scientists, students and researchers working to help dogs. Organised by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, and underwritten by a major gift from the Vernon and Shirley...

The RSPCA has revealed that Persian cats are among the most commonly overlooked pets in rescue centres - potentially because of the often severe health issues they face. Despite Persians being the most common pedigree breed found in RSPCA care, on average it takes 68 days to rehome a Persian...

With the recent announcement that it will be illegal for XL Bully dogs to be out in public without a muzzle from 31 December 2023, it’s essential for owners of the breed to start muzzle training their dogs as soon as possible. But vet charity PDSA says muzzle training can...

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s premium provider of high-quality raw dog food is delighted to announce an exclusive Black Friday promotion for their valued trade partners. Stockists have the opportunity to opt in for a whole month of special savings, allowing them to offer their customers a generous 20% discount on...

A blind cat who has won over the hearts of staff and volunteers at the RSPCA in Manchester is ready for a new home after animal lovers rallied round to fund his desperately-needed surgery. Four-year-old Clint came into the care of the charity’s Manchester & Salford Branch back in September...

PDSA is warning motorists to be careful with anti-freeze as they prepare their cars for winter. The vet charity for pets in need warns that the solution is highly toxic to pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze, and is extremely poisonous...

More than 20,000 dogs will be taking their paws to the NEC in Birmingham for Crufts 2024, which takes place from 7 – 10 March, with tickets going on sale today (13 November). Organised by The Kennel Club, Crufts 2024 will run from Thursday and through the weekend with a...

Since its launch in 2018, Dog Trust’s free Post Adoption Support service has been used over 300,000 times by dog owners across the UK. The free scheme, which can be used by anyone who has adopted a pup from Dogs Trust links dog owners with post adoption support officers and...

A Gloucestershire couple who failed to take action when their elderly dog’s weight plummeted have been banned from keeping animals for 10 years following a prosecution by the RSPCA. Kirsty Gerlach and Matthew Gerlach both of Kingsdown, Dursley, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The court...

The RSPCA is appealing for information to trace a man whose attack on a dog at a shopping precinct was captured on CCTV. The footage appears to show the man launching a sustained attack on a French bulldog cross, punching and kicking the poor canine, as well as stamping on...