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Pet abduction offence a step closer as law for dogs and cats clears latest hurdle

A new law introducing tougher penalties for those who steal pets has completed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West),...

Cost of living plagues UK dog owners as ‘dogflation’ continues to outstrip inflation

Following this week’s (17.01.2024) CPI (Consumer Price Index) surprise increase to 4%, Dogs Trust warns there is still a gap between inflation and what it terms ‘dogflation’; the costs associated with owning a dog. The charity has released a report,...

Start the year on the right paw: January marks Walk Your Dog Month

In January, dog owners nationwide are gearing up to celebrate their four-legged companions during Walk Your Dog Month and enjoy the great outdoors. This annual event encourages dog owners to take their pooch for a daily walk, promoting the health...

Sweet Neil is reaching out to find a loving forever home

An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess. Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s...

Appeal after seven rabbits found dumped in bin chute at Birmingham flats

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a  waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham. The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA....

How snow and grit can be harmful to your dog & how to prevent it

Multiple snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK until the end of this week as the country faces temperatures plummeting to below-freezing. The MET Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice covering large swathes...

RSPCA appeals for the public’s help after ‘starving’ dog is found in Greater Manchester

A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport. The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the...

How to keep cats safe in cold weather

Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care. With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has...

Cat with broken tail dumped on doorstep of animal charity in Wallasey

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday. A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January...

Arctic blast: PDSA offer cold weather advice for pet owners

Winter can be a fun time for pets, but with forecasts of an ‘arctic blast’ on the way, PDSA experts are warning owners to keep our four-legged friends safe and warm in the wintry conditions. Pets can be at risk...