An airline pilot has recalled the ‘unforgettable’ six-hour journey she made to rehome two rescue cats she fell in love with after seeing their adoption appeal on social media.    Belinda Wall, 45, drove 300 miles from her home near Horsham in West Sussex to the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre near Middlesbrough...

Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that, over the last five years, there has been a 140% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service, Freedom. Data released at the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence show that Freedom has received 2303 referrals...

Himalayan Pet Supply urges pet owners to ‘choose healthier chews’ this Christmas with its newly launched range of wholesome, natural treats, the ‘CHURRO’ and ‘Yogurt Sticks’ that dogs will love with peace of mind for pet parents.  Launched by the award-winning brand, both CHURRO chews and Yoghurt Sticks make the...

A mischievous moggy has used up one of his nine lives after needing life-saving surgery to remove a foot-long piece of string. Lucky black cat Luther underwent an operation at Westway Vets in Newcastle, to remove the string from his stomach and intestines. Unknown to his owners, the much-loved family pet...

The EasyEat has been created in the UK by passionate pet lovers, Callum Saunders and Declan Poole in order to alleviate the harm that is caused by the unhealthy eating position from traditional and even raised bowls.   This especially affects flat-faced breeds of dogs. Working with numerous vets they...

RSPCA officers had to wear protective suits and face masks because of the overpowering smell of ammonia and faeces at a house in the West Midlands where 34 animals were living in appalling conditions. Rescuers were met with a ‘sea’ of empty cans of dog food which were littering the...

A retired police dog who was out on a birthday walk – his first walk since recovering from major surgery to remove two tumours – rescued a vulnerable missing person after locating him in the woods.  German Shepherd Bear – who served with Sussex Police as a general purpose dog...

Two of the UK’s largest pet welfare charities, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection, have joined forces to warn unsuspecting animal lovers about buying a new furry friend this Christmas, particularly through social media. Despite Dogs Trust’s longstanding slogan, ‘A Dog is For Life, Not Just Christmas’, charities are still reporting...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...