On 3 May, the birthday of her late husband David, 84-year-old Belinda Day is set to undertake a daring Wing Walk at Old Warden near Bedford to raise money for Canine Partners, a charity that provides assistance dogs to people living with disability. Belinda was inspired to raise funds for...

The RSPCA is appealing for a special home for a senior cat who was rescued after her previous owners moved away and sadly left her behind. Judy is a 16-year-old tabby and white cat who came into the care of the RSPCA Woodchurch Animal Centre in Birchington, Kent, in November last year.  The sweet...

UK pet owners need to stay alert when walking dogs in the countryside, vets warn, as they detail dangers that threaten the safety of pets. With Bank Holiday Monday marking a popular time for walks, pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters worked with veterinary surgeon Dr Lily Richards (BSc Hons BVs MRCVS) to share hazards...

Dachshunds are Britain’s laziest pooches – resting for nearly 13 hours a day, a new study by Burns Pet Nutrition can reveal.   Renowned for their loyalty, brightness and devotion, these little-legged sidekicks enjoy lots of sleep, whether it's in their bed or naps on laps.    The survey of 2,000 UK pet owners asked...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a home for a one-eyed 11-year-old cat who sadly came into the charity’s care earlier this month. Gabriel is being cared for by the RSPCA Stafford, Wolverhampton and District Branch after his previous owner of 11-years was sadly diagnosed with dementia and was struggling to care for...

Sister dogs who were abandoned outside an RSPCA rescue centre are looking for new homes and fresh start Husky crossbreed sisters, Ava and Narla, were brought into the RSPCA’s Southridge Animal Centre, in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, on 10 November 2023 after being found abandoned outside the shelter’s gates. Southridge Behaviour and Welfare Advisor Claire...

You’ll never walk alone with a dog at your side, but why stop at walking? Natural dog food brand Harringtons has mined Spotify data across thousands of playlists to discover which dog breeds make a good running partner and the best running songs to train to. Dogs have a natural prey...

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, today announces a partnership with leading dog trainer and canine behaviourist, Nikki Mather. Nikki takes on the role as Bella & Duke’s consultant dog trainer and behaviourist, to help pet owners and Bella & Duke customers across the country give...

Roxy was ‘painfully skinny’ sparking an RSPCA investigation The RSPCA is appealing for information to track down the owners of a ‘painfully skinny’ dog found curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Essex. Three-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross Roxy was found huddled by a bush on a driveway in...

If you're looking to introduce a furry friend to your family in the not-so-distant future, you're not alone.  There has been a significant rise in the number of pet owners over the last year, in part due to lockdown. In fact, between the start of lockdown and March 2021, 3.2...