The RSPCA is encouraging horse owners to think about how they will care for their animals in the event they need to self-isolate. The animal charity is suggesting horse owners speak to friends with horses about buddying up to help each other in the event of illness or self-isolation. Dr...

The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has issued a petition to the government, urging it to ban the sale of small rabbit hutches. The RWAF are calling on the government to introduce new legislation to establish national minimum sizes for rabbit housing. Although there is a legal housing size...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after animal centre staff arrived at work to find a dog tied up to the gate and abandoned. Staff arrived at RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, in Scudamore Road, Leicester early in the morning on Wednesday (4 March) to find the little grey Staffie tied...

Two dog trainers have been recognised as inspirational dog training instructors at the Crufts KCAI Awards ceremony. Andrew Preston from Congleton, Cheshire has won the KCAI Instructor of the Year award and Tig Stephenson from Uxbridge, Middlesex won the KCAI Significant Contribution award at the KCAI Awards Ceremony on Sunday...

An elderly dog whose owner passed away before Christmas has her paws crossed in the hope that she will soon find a new loving home. At the grand old age of 17, Bella the Terrier Cross is the oldest resident at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, but she is now looking for...

A posse of pooches will be taking their owners for a walk, which is in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s annual Wag Walk on Sunday 17 May. Hundreds of dogs took part last year in the fundraising event which is sponsored by local practice Bath Vets.  Walkers can...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three rabbits were abandoned outside a flat in Cambridgeshire. The bunnies were left in the street in a cardboard box in Cherry Road, Wisbech, on Thursday 27 February. One Netherland Dwarf rabbit and two Lionhead rabbits were discovered by a member of the public...

Dogs Trust Snetterton is appealing to local dog lovers who might want to adopt their ‘smallest ever pair’ of inseparable pooches. Short-haired Chihuahuas three-year old Aslan and six-year old Missy were handed in together and would love to stay that way in their new home. The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton...

Online community, Gudog help new dog owners with five top tips for a stress-free first walk. All dogs are unique, some are very quiet, while some are boisterous. Some love a good walk, while some love nothing more than curling up by the fire at home. So, when it comes to...

After four momentous days, Maisie, a Wire-Haired Dachshund was crowned Best in Show at Crufts on Sunday (8 March). In a packed arena, Maisie who is two years old and her owner, Kim McCalmont from Berkeley, Gloucestershire were cheered on as they were chosen by top judge, Anne Macdonald. Maisie’s win...