Christmas is an exciting time of year for many families, and even for our four-legged friends. Many will enjoy the most festive traditions on Christmas Day, from feasting on a Christmas dinner, to opening presents under the Christmas tree. But for dog owners, these famous festivities can be unknowingly...

An elderly cat who came into the RSPCA’s care with matted fur is now looking to find his retirement pad just in time for Christmas. The 15-year-old tabby and white cat, called Otis, came into the care of the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch in Hillingdon in...

For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, fun and joy. But for our pets, Christmas can be a stressful time. The change in routine, visitors, loud music, late nights and decorations can all worry them. With Christmas day fast approaching tails.com behaviourist Carolyn Menteith highlights...

This Christmas is certainly going to look very different for rescue pup Gigi now her life has been transformed by RSPCA Cymru following her rescue from a property in South West Wales earlier this year. The 11-month-old chocolate Labrador was grossly overweight when she was found with more than 200...

A kitten who collapsed and needed emergency treatment just a week after being bought online has been found a loving new home in time for Christmas by Blue Cross. The kitten, then six weeks old, was rushed into the national pet charity’s animal hospital in Victoria, London, after he collapsed...

An image of a wasp spider in its web has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2021. The striking winning photo, entitled ‘Hidden Below’, was taken by 17 year old Ben Hancock-Smith from Guildford, Surrey, after being singled out from more than 6,500 entries...

An excitable Dobermann who arrived at Dogs Trust with boundless energy and a lack of confidence is a changed dog after finding a new hobby. Stuart came into Dogs Trust care over a year ago in November 2020 after his owner’s new work commitments meant they no longer had the...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two male rabbits were found abandoned in a box in a London park. The rabbits were discovered by a member of the public on Friday, 3 December, at Gooseley Playing Fields in St Albans Avenue, Newham. The lop type rabbits were discovered inside a...

A trio of ginger cats are looking for a home to call their own before Christmas after being rescued from a multi-cat household. Sadly, Jupiter, Saturn and Ceres’ owner passed away and these three girls were rescued along with a group of other cats in October. Jupiter is two-years-old, Saturn is...

Whether you like gifting your dog their own wrapped-up presents, dressing them up in a cute festive jumper or preparing them their own Christmas dinner, if your four-legged friend is having a good time, it really can make the festive period feel perfect. But while we tuck into our delicious...