On Change a Pet’s Life Day (24th January), it’s been announced that record numbers of pets have been given up by owners to rescue homes, and despite nine out of ten Brits saying they would rehome from a charity, expensive vet costs are cited as a major barrier. Since the...

With many people returning to the workplace after the latest government updates, this means that we will be spending more time away from home – and less time with our furry friends. According to PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, this can have a huge impact on our pets. “The pandemic...

Dedicated staff at an RSPCA animal centre near Swansea are showing a deaf rescue dog that - even without his hearing - the world can still be a wonderful place. Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rocco, who is nearly eight, first arrived at the charity’s Llys Nini Animal Centre in Penllergaer in...

Nearly three in 10 pet owners admit to feeding their dogs something toxic, with apple seeds the most common food they didn’t realise could cause harm, new research reveals. The study was conducted by dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages, who also polled pet owners across the nation to reveal...

Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has won the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Award for Best Customer Engagement approach, a title previously held by the likes of Ebay and Gusto, for the work and commitment delivered by their Customer Love Team. Putting customer experience first is a top...

A ‘sweet and lovable’ dog who was kept muzzled in a crate for at least two years is finally free after being rescued by the RSPCA; and is looking for a very special home. Five-year-old mastiff cross Bandit arrived at RSPCA Brent Knoll, in Somerset, in September (2021) having been...

From climbing mountains to running 21 half marathons in 2021, these three runners are set to take on the London Landmarks half marathon to raise funds for the RSPCA this year. London Landmarks Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1 mile route through the capital which takes place this year on...

PitPat, the UK’s leading pet wellness brand, has launched a groundbreaking GPS tracker for dogs (£149) debuting the product during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month. The highly anticipated GPS device builds on their hugely successful dog activity monitor, which has sold over 100,000 devices in the UK....

With an aim to help reunite lost or stray cats with their owners, the UK Government recently announced plans to introduce mandatory microchipping for cats.    Under these new rules, all cat owners must ensure their puss is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks, and their contact...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement following a spate of recent media reports about dogs presenting with gastroenteritis-like symptoms in parts of North East England and Yorkshire, prompting speculation that they could be linked to visits to local beaches. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s PM programme on...