New research by Battersea has revealed that 74% of stray dogs across the UK cannot be easily reunited with their owners due to not having a microchip implanted with correct details. Microchipping of dogs has been compulsory in Great Britain since 2016, and in Northern Ireland since 2012, yet worryingly...

This weekend Butternut Box will present a three-legged dog with The Butternut Box Bravery Award at the Woofstock festival in Dartmouth. Hopper, who was rescued from horrific conditions in Spain, will also be presented with a free year’s subscription of their fresh-enough-for-humans dog food. Driven by its founding purpose - delivering...

Tails were wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff last week as the team celebrated finding homes for their very first residents. Staff waved a fond  farewell to four of their first arrivals, just two weeks after opening the centre, and the lucky dogs are now enjoying life with their new families. 18-month-old ex-racing Greyhound Toby, was the first to find his forever home. Having retired from the...

PDSA Vets share their advice on how to make sure your pup stays safe when having fun in the sun. As we approach the height of summer, many of us will be out and about enjoying the sunshine and expecting to bring our furry friends along too. But on those...

The RSPCA is appealing to find loving homes in Newport for five homeless cats. RSPCA Newport Animal Centre is caring for five special cats who have been looking for their forever homes for a long time. Tess, Toby, Pud, Kevin and Teddy have been in the charity’s care for a combined...

The summer holidays are officially here! If you’re looking for a last minute break or are planning your next autumn adventure with your pup, following your dog’s nose and letting them take the lead in choosing your next trip might just be the way to go. Matt Fox, CEO and...

The RSPCA has revealed the extent of the deliberate cruelty inflicted on animals, who have been slashed and stabbed in shocking attacks as part of their Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The animal charity received a horrifying 130 reports of knife attacks on animals each year on average - more than...

Over half of dog owners (58%) have not made any plans about who would take over ownership of their dog if the worst were to happen, according to data from Dogs Trust.  The findings, released today, suggest owners could be putting their dogs in a vulnerable position by not making provisions for their care should they fall seriously ill or pass away, with almost a...

Staffordshire Police has become one of the first forces in the UK, and the first in the West Midlands region, to roll-out body armour for its police dogs. The lightweight armour is custom-made to better protect police dogs – both general purpose dogs and drugs dogs - and will give...

Millions have been gripped by boxsets and have devoured documentaries over the past year. And it turns out, humans weren’t alone. While viewers settled down to watch, our beloved four-legged friends were equally enamoured. With eyes glued to the likes of Our Planet, Seaspiracy and Springwatch, to The Game Changers and Greta Thunberg, over...