Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, explains: “Various...

With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus. So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...

With her soulful eyes and playful nature, it’s a mystery to everyone at Dogs Trust Merseyside why eight-year-old Angel is set to spend her third Christmas without a home of her own.  On 20 December, the playful American Bulldog will have been waiting 1,000 days for someone to fall in...

As Christmas approaches, many pet owners find themselves tempted to share the joy of the festive season with their canine companions. It is only natural to want to include your furry friend in the celebrations and this year, leading raw pet food company, Mersey Raw, has introduced a trio of...

While most of us will be spending Christmas Day opening presents and enjoying time with loved ones, a Dogs Trust Shrewsbury foster carer will be focusing all her attention on six tiny puppies whose mum couldn’t care for them.  Laura Ellwood welcomed the Border Collie pups into her home at...

As 2024 draws to a close, Petpals, the UK’s longest-established pet care franchise, is celebrating a year of growth, innovation and community impact. From spreading festive joy in Sefton to scooping prestigious awards in Milton Keynes, the Petpals network has shown the strength of its franchise model and the dedication...

The nation’s leading animal welfare charities have reacted with disappointment to the news that any decision on the future of greyhound racing in Wales has been pushed back to 2025.  Earlier today, the Welsh Government reported back on its consultation on licensing of animal welfare establishments, activities and exhibits. The Cut the...

The RSPCA is gearing up for its busy festive period to help save animals in need as new figures reveal a shocking 23% increase in the number of terrified pets who were left abandoned and home alone over Christmas last year. New statistics also show the charity had 25,230 reports...

Pigs in blankets, drinks flowing, scrumptious desserts and laughter with loved ones…the festive season is a joyous time of year. Many people even want their pets to join in with the fun, with recent online searches showing a 67% increase for ‘dog-friendly Christmas’. To ring in this merry season and...

Leading vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to make sure decorations are well out of paw’s reach this Christmas, after a dog ate an entire metre of tinsel. Eight-year-old crossbreed, Shylah, had to have emergency surgery to remove the length of tinsel, which she ate when she became scared...