The GB High Hopes team has won an overall bronze medal in the Large team competition at the FCI Agility World Championships. Held in Turku, the World Championships saw hundreds of handlers and dogs take part over the weekend (19 to 22nd September), from 41 countries, including Australia and Chile,...

This Saturday (28 September 2019), marks World Rabies Day and Mayhew International hopes to raise £10K to vaccinate 10,000 dogs in Kabul, Afghanistan. Without a vaccine, rabies is fatal in 99.9% of cases – and so by vaccinating dogs, the animal welfare charity hopes to prevent both humans and animals...

The RSPCA and other cat and vet organisations have come together to create a ‘kitten checklist’. The charities, working collaboratively under the name The Cat Group, have put together The Kitten Checklist to act as a guideline for anyone considering buying a kitten to know what to look for and...

Health and welfare experts’ welcome new figures which indicate a downward trend in pug popularity. Hugely popularised in recent years by celebrities, social media and inadvertent advertising, Pugs, French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are now beginning to see a dip in popularity, according to new registration statistics released by the Kennel...

Europe’s largest conservation charity, The National Trust is teaming up with Devon-based natural pet food makers, Forthglade. The three-year partnership focusses on the launch of a range of natural meals for dogs and supports the National Trust’s ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners...

A thirteen-year old dog abandoned at a scrap yard is hoping to find his forever family to help him enjoy life again. Frail and scared Collie Cross, Den was found tied up at a scrap yard in Horbury last month, having been rescued by the dog warden last. For the last...

One of the UK’s leading gift retailers has announced a brand-new festive product line, designed just for pets. GiftPup’s range of bespoke Christmas gifts for dogs can each be personalised with the pet’s name, breed or even photograph, making it easy for owners to pamper their furry friends this year...

London-based animal welfare centre, Mayhew helped a Norwegian Forest cat after he was found with weepy eyes. Seven-year old Aslan was found on the streets just around the corner from Mayhew when a member of public spotted his unusual appearance, lack of collar and noticed his eyes were also weepy...

Dog lovers have been given the opportunity to exchange unhealthy dried pet food for a much healthier alternative at a kibble amnesty event. Online retailer PurePetFood.com recently invited dog owners to hand in bags of unhealthy dog food in return for delicious, human-grade canine cruise. The kibble amnesty saw local...

The Dog Treat Company is set to launch their range of vegetarian treats for dogs in the UK, at PATS Telford next week. In 2018, The Dog Treat Company’s first vegan-friendly/gluten free treat was a breakout success (coconut, chia and turmeric) at targeting the growing number of UK dogs suffering...