The RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take on a trekking challenge to raise funds to help animals in need. The Threshold Trail series will see three events in June and July with participants taking on the double marathon challenge of 52-miles across some very scenic routes. Nicky Ifould, acting head...

The RSPCA is urging people to consider the long-term commitment of owning a cat, which on average live for 14 years. There are an estimated 10. Million cats in the UK, cats are a popular choice for many and can make great pets. A study funded by the RSPCA, published in...

A young cat that was found hiding in a garage near Wembley, North West London has now found her forever home. Mechanics working in the garage discovered the one-year old tortoiseshell, named Jamillah and immediately contacted animal welfare charity Mayhew. Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officer, Paul Grimes, said: “When we collected Jamilah...

A gang of fraudsters operating a puppy-dealing ring worth £2.5m have been jailed and disqualified from keeping dogs for life. The gang is estimated to have made at least £2.5m selling sick and dying puppies to unsuspected members of the public across the South East. It comes following a three-year investigation...

Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, DogFest offers dogs, their owners, and dog-lovers an action-packed, fun-filled weekend! We're giving away a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 16) to a DogFest date of your choice: Cholmondeley Castle (Cheshire, 16 –17 June), Ashton Court (Bristol, 23 –24 June) & Knebworth...

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after seven sick and injured rabbits were found dumped in a park in Birmingham. RSPCA animal collection officer, Cara Gibbon collected six of the rabbits, which were found in woodland by a passerby who contacted the animal welfare charity. The passerby managed to catch the...

Vet’s Kitchen has launched a unique Puppy Pack, providing all the essentials new pet owners need. The Puppy Packs are full of tips and advice from a team of veterinary experts and nutritionists to ensure that your puppy gets off to a great start in life, as well as supporting...

The UK’s largest indoor and outdoor multi-pet event returns to the Stafford County Showground in August. The Pet Show brings together all creatures great and small, showcasing the very best that the UK’s pet industry has to offer. Visiting the Stafford County Showground on 18 and 19 August, The Pet Show...

The RSPCA is investigating after a dog with a broken leg was left tied to railings outside a vet clinic in Potton. One-year-old male Lurcher nicknamed Roscco – was found by staff tied to railings at the vets surgery on Thursday afternoon (17). RSPCA Animal Welfare Officer, Jane Folly who went...

Employees at the work space, Huckletree West, near Shepherd’s Bush in London welcomed therapy dogs into their office as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14th to 201th May). The dogs were from the London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew’s Therapaws programme, which recognised the mutual benefits of animals engaging with...