fbpx
HomeNews

News

Charities

Puppies rescued from caravan survive deadly disease to live fab new...

Two puppies who were rescued alongside 34 others from a ‘boiling hot’ caravan filled with rubbish are now living fabulous new lives by the sea. RSPCA officers were called to an industrial estate in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on 26 July 2021 when locals raised the alarm. Inspector Georgina Bowles said: “There were concerns...
Companion Life
Events

Orvis UK launch the ‘We Love Dogs’ virtual festival

Orvis UK has launched its first virtual 'We Love Dogs Festival', which takes place Friday 12th June until Sunday 28th June. Following the success of the inaugural ‘Orvis Virtual Mayfly Festival’, celebrating a special time of year for angler’s in the UK and removing the barriers for beginners into fly...
Companion Life
News

Dorwest launch Beautiful Botanicals shampoo range

Choosing the right shampoo for your dog is important and herbal experts Dorwest have taken the headache out of it for you with their Beautiful Botanicals shampoo range. They have launched two new reformulations and one brand new addition. When it comes to healthy, glossy coats they believe going...
Companion Life
Charities

Rescue dog finds loving home during lockdown with Crewe family

A recue dog has landed on her paws during lockdown with a family from Crewe in Cheshire who say they have found their ‘friend for life.’ The Paley family, Anita and Trevor, son Matthew (19) and daughter Bekkii (20) had been wanting to adopt a dog for some time and...
Companion Life
News

Natural pet food company sees huge growth in lockdown

Pure Pet Food, a Yorkshire-based, natural pet food subscription company, has seen record sales in the past few months. The company has seen a massive growth across the board, with over 100% increase in new customers and a 44% increase in returning customer sales. To keep up with the increase in...
Companion Life
Charities

Digging deep to help animals in need

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue...
Companion Life
Charities

RSPCA releases new litter figures and warns of increased dangers as...

The RSPCA has received more than 2,600 reports of animals injured or caught in litter over the past five years, new stats released today reveal. The animal welfare charity is urging people who are going out more since lockdown restrictions were eases to ensure they are taking their litter home...
Companion Life
News

How to train your pets at home during lockdown

While pet ownership is incredibly rewarding, it is a big responsibility and training your new pet is often challenging even when the nation isn’t living in lockdown. Training is an excellent way to bond with your new pet and they will all benefit from basic training to establish rule and...
Companion Life
Events

The Young Kennel Club online dog show attracts hundreds of entries...

The Young Kennel Club online dog show has drawn to a conclusion after 17 consecutive days of classes, which attracted more than 1,100 entries from all corners of the UK, culminating in Romeo, a two year-old Cocker Spaniel, owned by Ruby-Mae Brooks from York, being crowned the overall winner. Launched...
Companion Life
News

Rescue dog helps her autistic owner with anxiety through lockdown

A rescue dog who nobody wanted found her forever home and now helps her new owner with her autism and anxiety. Cheryl Taylor, from Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, adopted five-year old Beauty from the RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch in 2017. Once she’d reserved her, she visited to take...
Companion Life
News

Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine. For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown - and it’s also changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will...
Companion Life

FEATURED

Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...
Companion Life

Woman forced to choose between her beloved cat or hoe as...

Animal welfare charity, Battersea, is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of its upcoming discussions in Parliament, highlighting the real-life struggles of renters like Ailish, who have faced heartbreaking decisions due to restrictive pet policies.  The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes vital provisions for pet...