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Making gardens more cat friendly
Cats love to be outside so in the run-up to National Gardening Week on 1 May, the feline welfare charity Cats Protection has some top tips for cat owners.
Beware of dangerous plants
The most important gardening tip for all cat owners is to avoid lilies both outdoors and inside the...
Dogs Trust gives eggs-pert advice on how to have a dog-friendly...
With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends.
As Easter eggs and other tasty cocoa treats find their way into homes, the charity hopes to raise awareness of...
How the cost of living is changing the way the UK...
The way people interact with pets is changing as the price of pet ownership soars and those without their own animals look for cost-effective and meaningful ways to enjoy the pet experience.
69% of Brits describe themselves as animal lovers. However, many could be priced out of having full-time pets,...
Dog dumped over wall into barbed wire surprises rescuers by having...
A dog who was dumped over a wall into a tangle of barbed wire has surprised her rescuers by giving birth to a healthy puppy.
The terrier - who has been named Ladybird by the RSPCA - was rescued from Levett Road, Barking, on 18 March.
RSPCA Inspector Lee Ricketts, who worked with...
New Exhibition: Kennel Club rewinds time looking at dogs in ads
The Kennel Club Art Gallery, based in Mayfair, London, has unveiled a new exhibition, open to the public now, tracing canines featuring in commercials.
The exhibition tracks the beginnings of marketing and advertising moguls discovering the enticing power of puppy dog eyes to sell products and delves deep into the...
Pet owners are urged to stay vigilant as dog theft cases...
Every year in the UK, about 2,000 dogs are stolen. That's roughly 5 dogs taken from their owners every day.
These statistics not only highlight the alarming numbers of dog thefts but also emphasise the emotional distress for families and their beloved pets. Each stolen dog represents not just a...
Ban for ‘equine business’ owners after pony and donkey found suffering...
A man and a woman from Yorkshire have been banned from keeping equines for 10 years after they were prosecuted by the RSPCA following an investigation into the neglect of horses and donkeys on farmland.
Alan Riley (D.o.B 20/5/1970) and Sarah Nethercoat, (D.o.B 14/7/1989), both formerly of Park Avenue, Beverley,...
Percuro Pet Food announce a partnership with The National Foundation for...
The global leading insect protein-based pet food company will collaborate with the NFRSA to help support the welfare needs of retired service animals through a feeding programme.
The charitable organization, The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals will benefit from the donations supplied by the hypoallergenic pet food specialist as...
UK owners spend up to £5,244 a year on treats
Pet parents are willing to spend a considerable amount on treating their beloved pets, new research finds, with the favourite human treats of pets revealed as kale, cheese, and broccoli.
One in ten pet owners spend up to £5,244 a year (over 15% of their income) on pet food and...
Water therapy helps rescue dog to learn to walk again –...
A young rescue dog has a new spring in his step following life-changing hydrotherapy treatment to help him walk pain-free.
Two-year-old Ronnie, a golden retriever cross, has been receiving the water therapy after he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a painful condition that causes one or both hip joints to develop...
From a life-threatening cleft palate…to playing cards
Eight-month-old, Dogue de Bordeaux, Noah is thriving thanks to dedicated individuals, complex surgery and a nutritious diet, after coming into a breed-specific rescue centre at just eight hours old with a cleft palate.
Noah was brought into Bronson’s Angels Rescue, a non-profit organisation specifically helping Dogues de Bordeaux and Mastiffs...
Are tomatoes toxic to pets? Experts reveal dangers in the garden...
Vet reveals what to avoid and how to create a garden where owners and pets can thrive.
The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in the UK could be exposed to poisonous garden plants.
To...