The RSPCA is investigating after a guinea pig was abandoned in a shoebox with overgrown claws, a large lump on his back and lice. A member of the public discovered the large rodent in Shakespeare Street, Watford, on Monday (18 June) evening by some garages. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Kate...

A poodle, who was so matted he could barely see, was recently taken to animal welfare charity Mayhew after being dumped in the middle of the night. The 10-year old Poodle was discovered by a member of the public roaming the streets on the busy North Circular road in North...

A survey has revealed that animal lovers are spending around £506 million a year on monthly pet subscription boxes. The survey conducted by uOpen.com which undertook research with 2,000 consumers nationwide found that nearly one firth of Brits have sine dip to subscription boxes. In particular it found that compared with...

Dogs Trust Canterbury is appealing to families to open their homes to help care for some of the centre’s dogs who need a little extra TLC. The charity’s Home from Home scheme aims to place dogs who might be finding kennel life hard, whether they’re young puppies, older dogs or...

Nineteen 87 recently hosted a ‘Bake it Better’ fundraising event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity. Bake it Better is a national fundraising event, inviting budding bakers to whip out their aprons and bake up some tempting treats to help raise vital funds to support seriously...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found by the roadside near Peterborough, severely matted with his foot rotted off. The dog was found down a track at the bottom of a dead end road, near to White Post Road in Eye by some kind-hearted teenagers, who...

Natures Menu is supporting this year’s Bring Your Dog to Work Day by signing up to be an official sponsor of the nationwide event. As part of the Bring Your Dog to Work day, which takes place on 22 June, Natures Menu will be having a canine takeover in their...

This week is National Picnic Week and the RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to scoff some cakes and raise money for animals in need. This summer the charity is asking pet owners to make the most of the sunshine and hold a fundraising picnic to help animals with sponsored games...

New data reveals trend in rehoming showing that over six years June is consistently the most difficult month for cats to find a new home. As the summer ‘kitten season’ starts, more cats then ever are said to be looking for new homes, but the RSPCA reports that its rehoming...

Dogs Trust Evesham is getting behind the nation’s World Cup football team by naming a litter of Lurcher puppies after star players in the England squad. Leading the line-up are Harry Canine, Jamie dig-up-the-Yardy, Jack Russell Butland, Kyle Walkies, John Bones, Eric Dierhound and Nick Pup. All seven puppies are hoping...