Many of us may have set our sights on doing more exercise this year as part of our New Year’s Resolutions, but a dog lover from Swindon has set her sights on something rather larger – the Great Wall of China, which she will be trekking to raise money...

A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment. “My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...

The RSPCA is reminding pet-owners of the hazards that are around this Christmas so they can keep their pets safe, and out of the vets.  To make sure everyone has fun this Christmas and no one ends up sick or injured, here are the RSPCA’s top tips for a pet-safe Christmas. RSPCA...

A collapsed dog who was taken into a veterinary surgery just a few weeks before Christmas starved and emaciated is now loving her new life - and will never go hungry again. Staffie cross Mabel was rescued in December 2021 after her owner took her into a veterinary surgery in Surrey,...

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, explains: “Various...

With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus. So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...

With her soulful eyes and playful nature, it’s a mystery to everyone at Dogs Trust Merseyside why eight-year-old Angel is set to spend her third Christmas without a home of her own.  On 20 December, the playful American Bulldog will have been waiting 1,000 days for someone to fall in...

As Christmas approaches, many pet owners find themselves tempted to share the joy of the festive season with their canine companions. It is only natural to want to include your furry friend in the celebrations and this year, leading raw pet food company, Mersey Raw, has introduced a trio of...

While most of us will be spending Christmas Day opening presents and enjoying time with loved ones, a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury foster carer will be focusing all her attention on six tiny puppies whose mum couldn’t care for them.  Laura Ellwood welcomed the Border Collie pups into her home at...

As 2024 draws to a close, Petpals, the UK’s longest-established pet care franchise, is celebrating a year of growth, innovation and community impact. From spreading festive joy in Sefton to scooping prestigious awards in Milton Keynes, the Petpals network has shown the strength of its franchise model and the dedication...