The American bulldog crossbreed dogs were underweight and had been left unattended at a property in Nottinghamshire when RSPCA officers visited in the run-up to Christmas 2023.  RSPCA rescuers had been trying to work with their owners to improve conditions but when the situation had not improved, they were signed over into the charity’s...

Christmas is coming, and we all want to treat our loved ones – whether it’s friends, family or our four-legged companions. When it comes to cats, it turns out that some of the very best treats will hardly cost you a penny and can be fun to make at home.  Cats...

Christmas is a time for family, and for many of us, that means travelling to see loved ones. But what about your furry family members? Leaving pets behind during the festive season can be heartbreaking, which is why more people are opting to bring them along. With the rise in...

As most of us sit down with our families to tuck into our festive feast and watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special this Christmas, spare a thought for the hundreds of staff and volunteers who will be working to feed and care for rescue animals. There will be more...

A six-year-old Rottweiler cross, who has earned the title of the most overlooked resident at Dogs Trust West Calder, is preparing to spend her fifth Christmas in the charity’s care, having patiently waited to be adopted for over 1,800 days.  Rottweiler cross Cassie has only experienced one Christmas within a...

The RSPCA has seen an almost 25% increase in animal neglect reports during the first nine months of this year and fears the problem is about to get worse as more pet owners face financial hardship at Christmas. The animal welfare charity said that between January and September 2024 its...

Bella + Duke and Caledonian Sleeper have joined forces to offer pets onboard the paw-fect travel experience to make their journey as smooth as possible, with a tasty complimentary treat as they set off on their overnight trip. The iconic overnight sleeper train serves over 40+ destinations between London and...

Two British bulldogs who don’t have the energy to get out of bed need extensive surgery to help them lead better lives. Three-year-old Gracie and Lola, two, came into the RSPCA’s care when their owner could no longer take care of them - particularly given their medical needs. The pair of dogs...

An affectionate crossbreed dog who began the year in Dogs Trust care will celebrate Christmas in her happy place surrounded by love with owners who “can’t imagine life without their special girl.”  Ginny first came into the care of Dogs Trust Ballymena in February 2021 as a tiny puppy along...

Whippet puppy Freddie, who earlier this year was saved from being put to sleep by vets in Northern Ireland before being rescued by Dogs Trust, will celebrate his first Christmas surrounded by love in his forever home in Cumbria.  Adorable Freddie, who will be just over eight months old by...