Dog thefts have increased across the UK this year with three breeds mostly likely to be stolen by crooks who sell them for thousands of pounds on the black market. English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and XL bullys are most likely to be
New data reveals the alarming number of hazardous wild animals legally kept as “pets” in the UK. The survey by Born Free, an international wildlife charity, claims that more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals are being kept privately in Britain under licences
Families have been left shocked at the cost of transporting their pets abroad as some say they may have no option but to leave them behind. Transporting pets abroad has always come with a fairly hefty price tag, but this is set
The alleged owner of the suspected XL bully dogs which killed a grandmother is reported to have told her daughter “no one tells me what to do with my dogs” when she warned him they were dangerous. Esther Martin, 68, a mother of
A proposed ban on the controversial training devices was due to come into force in England today but it is understood Parliament has yet to find time to debate it. The collars, which are already illegal in Wales, zap pets via remote
A Tory MP is pushing for a new law to stop pets being put down without the consent of their owners. James Daly is behind legislation that would require vets to scan microchips of healthy and treatable animals first to check the
As temperatures around the nation drop this winter, many people have taken out their winter gear and are spending time bundling up in warm clothing before braving the frigid temperatures that are outside their door. Humans, however, aren’t the only ones affected
A new study suggests getting that cute dog in one’s more mature years might be a good idea after all. Researchers from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that pet ownership can be associated with slower rates of developing dementia.
Some may say the best Christmas gift of all is the love of a pet. This is true for many U.S. military members who find companionship in furry friends overseas — or in service animals that help them after their military duty
A dog expert has warned owners that a popular Christmas decoration that pooches love to eat could prove lethal. Dog behaviourist Nanci Creedon has cautioned that snow globes, a common sight in homes around the festive period, can kill dogs if they