Could you change the life of a furry or feathered friend this Black Friday and offer a beautiful black pet a loving new home? At the RSPCA, we think black is beautiful; but some black animals can take longer to rehome than other coloured pets. Some people believe that black...

Dogs Trust West London is appealing for a new home for a former stray dog who’d love a family to call his own in time for his birthday.  Caffrey was found in March and transferred to Dogs Trust from another animal welfare organisation, where he’s being cared for by the centre’s Canine Carers. Dogs Trust West London Rehoming...

It’s not clear whether we’ll get a white Christmas but with temperatures plummeting, now is the time to take simple steps to keep our pets and wildlife safe this winter. With temperatures dropping below freezing and winter’s first frosts and snows forecast across the country, the RSPCA is urging people...

Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative this week as it aims to raise £2.2million to support rescue pets across the country. The charity, founded by pet care specialists Pets at Home, has announced its biggest ever target following the revelation earlier this month that more...

A gentle giant is facing his second Christmas in RSPCA kennels as potential adopters are put off by his size. Two-year-old mastiff Basher weighs 60kg and measures in at almost 6ft tall when he stands up on his hind legs - making him taller than lots of the staff looking...

Designer pet brand, Barc London launch their very first range of raincoats for dogs. Created to keep dogs warm and dry during wet winter walks, these waterproof jackets also provide underbelly splash protection from muddy puddles - a must have for pups on rainy days! Each raincoat is made from a...

Dog-devotee youngster Lewis Steven Garstang from Suffolk has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC), Young Person of the Year award at Discover Dogs. Following the tragic loss of his dad in 2018, Lewis took on the training and running of his dogs, Rosie and Willow, in agility. Both rescue dogs, the two...

Some dogs love winter walks, but for some pets exercising in the winter months can be challenging and natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet share their tips to get pets moving in cold weather. Despite the cold weather, it’s important to maintain an exercise routine for your dog to keep them...

It is estimated that in 2021, almost 44% of households in the UK own a pet, of which 24 million of those are cats and dogs. Pets are no longer seen as just an animal, they are now much-loved family members and therefore it is only natural that pet parents...

This winter could be particularly hard for hedgehogs, as new RSPCA data from England and Wales reveals that the numbers of the iconic creatures admitted to its wildlife centres have already topped 2020 figures. By mid-November this year, the number of hedgehogs taken into care by the animal charity’s four...