Vets are calling on retailers to stop selling fireworks after a rescue dog bolted and was hit by a car after she was spooked by fireworks. Crossbreed Penny, a mix of Pug and King Charles Spaniel, ran off just when her new owner thought she’d successfully settled into her new...

Blue Cross is helping to find new homes for a group of 120 guinea pigs after taking in the biggest number of the small pets in the charity’s history. The national pet charity’s rehoming teams stepped in to take in the guinea pigs after getting a call for help from...

Barry Rubery, Co-Founder of kasperandkitty.com shed light on how pet parents are supporting their dog's wellbeing during and following lockdown. Lockdown completely transformed our lives; exercise regimes were thrown in the air, anxieties soared and supermarket shopping became more challenging than ever. No longer could we walk our dogs in...

Dogs Trust Snetterton has launched an appeal to find a very special home with room for three senior German Spitz dogs. This is a rare opportunity for lovers of the breed, as in the last five years (since January 2015) the centre has only seen two other German Spitz dogs...

The UK is facing crisis levels of ‘pet poverty’, according to figures released by PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need. The charity – which provides free and low-cost vet care for those who struggle to pay treatment costs for their sick and injured pets – said the financial...

A new podcast has launched to support dog owners after a recent survey found that nearly a third of dog owners feel they need more guidance when it comes to managing their dog’s behaviour. Hosted by Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, ‘The Pupcast’ will help puppy owners...

A pair of elderly dogs whose owner sadly passed away, have been given a second chance at happiness, thanks to Dogs Trust Salisbury. Fifteen-year old Parsons Terriers, Roy and Sugar arrived at the rehoming centre earlier in October and were cared for by a loving foster carer who provided them...

A ten-year old boy from Merseyside has been raising money to help animals in need by taking on 12 evens in 12 months for the RSPCA. Ten-year old Owen Marlowe from Southport in Merseyside has already completed a five-mile walk and a 15-mile bike rise to raise money for the...

British design and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston launches its nationwide search, looking for their Next Dog Model. The winning pup will be the star of the Cath Kidston Spring 2021 Pets collection attending the official photoshoot in November. Images will appear on the campaign page onsite, and across all social...

Two senior cats from RSPCA Northamptonshire have been rehomed after their appeal reached a student vet nurse in Norfolk who offered them a retirement home. Lucy Marheineke from Kings Lynn rehomed Leon and Nikita (16 October) from the RSPCA Northamptonshire branch where they have been cared for ever since their...