Leading animal charities issue stark warning about “Frankenstein cats”
Animal welfare charities Cats Protection and the RSPCA have warned that cats could soon bear little resemblance to the traditional and much-loved moggy, unless urgent action is taken on cruel cat breeding practices.
In recent years, social media and celebrity trends have driven demand for cats with extreme, unnatural traits. These include folded ears, hairlessness, shortened limbs and...
Charity reeling with unwanted kittens boom
Blue Cross is calling on cat owners to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.
The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees.
There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...
RSPCA says: Responsible dog ownership is right way to tackle ‘dangerous’ dogs
The RSPCA and Dogs Trust say their new Dog Ownership Guide, focusing on the behaviours which underpin responsible dog ownership, will help tackle dog control problems and reduce dog bites.
The charities - who have jointly launched the Dog Ownership Guide - believe that if adopted and used effectively it could help improve relationships between dogs and owners and prevent situations...
Expert Reveals Ways to Keep Dogs Cool During the Heatwave
From frozen carrots to cooling paws instead of soaking coats, a canine expert shares the tricks many owners don't know.
With temperatures climbing across the UK this week, many dog owners are reaching for bowls of ice water and cooling mats, but canine experts say some of the most effective ways to keep dogs comfortable are often the least well known.
Darren Beale, CEO of...
Celebrity animal lovers team up with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to launch fashion drop calling out Brits’ obsession with ‘extreme’ physical features in pets
A star-studded line-up of pet-loving celebrities, including Vicky Pattison and Tasha Ghouri, has joined forces with Battersea to launch a fashion collection that takes aim at the concerning demand for cats and dogs with extreme physical features – warning that some of the internet’s favourite pet trends may be causing more harm than people realise.
The limited-edition collection...

















