The countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as DogFest is coming to Belvoir Castle this weekend. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which has a rehoming centre in Loughborough, is the charity partner for this year’s dog-focused festival and will be welcoming dog lovers to...

If you’re a new puppy parent embarking on your first dog journey, one thing you might not have considered is how much dog owners love to talk about poo! It might sound strange, but your dog’s poo can tell you a lot about their overall health, and since they poo...

Pets at Home has launched its new summer range for pets, helping owners have plenty of outdoor fun with their furry friends while also keeping them safe and protected in the sun. From dog-friendly sun cream and cooling vests to ice lollies and garden toys, and even a special summer...

The Kennel Club, the organisation behind Crufts, is inviting dogs and owners based in the south east to its ‘Have a Go’ training day and special show, hosted by Windsor Dog Show Society on Saturday 2 July at Home Park, Windsor. Owners can find out what it’s like to compete...

An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days. Kitkat, who turned nine yesterday (15 June), has been at the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Burton upon Trent, for nearly four...

Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet. The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign....

Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA. The groundbreaking inaugural report* - the Animal Kindness Index - is based on...

Ever wondered how our dogs really see the world? Dog-friendly holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages, helped by Rhian Rochford, a vet at PocketVet, has researched dogs’ vision, to understand how they see things in term of colour, clarity and dimension. And with 8.5 million British households owning a dog, and 84%...

Festivals are about celebrating the outdoors with great events to enjoy alongside family and friends. So why not bring along your four-legged best friend to take part as well? Of course, not all festivals are suitable for dogs. Some can be too loud, uncomfortable, and stressful for our fur babies....

June is National Microchipping Month and serves as a great reminder for pet owners of the importance of making sure their four legged friends are microchipped. Microchipping your dog has been mandatory in the UK since 2016, however, there seems to be a widespread knowledge gap regarding microchipping. Fortunately, Pooch...