‘Max the Miracle Dog’ awarded PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding contribution to society. An English Springer Spaniel from the Lake District, who has provided support and comfort to thousands of people worldwide as a virtual therapy dog, is being honoured by veterinary charity PDSA for his unwavering service to...

The RSPCA is urging families who are struggling to care for their pets not to rehome online but to seek help from reputable charities and rescue centres. The warning comes as charities brace for more and more families to relinquish their pets as they struggle to cope in the wake...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has today launched a new national campaign to tackle the rise in obesity. The campaign places a greater emphasis on helping pet parents take control of their animal’s nutrition and address the poor feeding habits amongst many owners, heightened by the pandemic. As the UK navigates a third...

Two kitten brothers who were rescued by the RSPCA just before Christmas are recovering well after undergoing surgery to their eyes. Four-month-old ginger kittens Gabriel and Arthur were rescued from a builders’ yard in Peterlee, County Durham, in December last year (2020). They were most likely born to a feral mother,...

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating after two of their rescue dogs qualified as sniffer dogs with the Scottish Prison Service. Five-year old Labrador Cooper was found as a stray and four-year old Springer Spaniel, Lenny was handed over to Dogs Trust after a change in family circumstances. But not the...

From charming world leaders, to distracting the press, Chief Mouser Larry has done it all during his time at 10 Downing Street. But, before he began prowling the corridors of political power, Larry was a humble stray who came to Battersea in need of help and a home. Today marks exactly...

Every year vet charity PDSA cares for over 30,000 pets suffering from heart disease. Without ongoing care and medication, many of these pets would die, but thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, PDSA is able to keep pets’ hearts beating this Valentine’s Day. Alfie from South London is...

RSPCA urges government to crackdown on puppy imports in order to safeguard dog welfare, protect public health and consumer rights. The number of dogs being commercially imported has surged by more than 50% due to lockdown – with imports from Romania leaping by 67% as the demand for puppies soared...

Two former racing greyhounds are looking for separate bachelor pads where they can woo their new owners this Valentine’s Day. Scooter and Mouse, both two-years old were originally bred for racing and are looking for new homes after being at Dogs Trust Snetterton in Norfolk together since the beginning of...

As we spend more time with our furry friends this lockdown, it can be difficult to keep them entertained and think of new things to do with them, besides wintry walks. But just like humans, dogs get bored too and it’s important to keep them occupied. Dog-holiday specialists, Canine Cottages have...