Dogs

Festive plants that can be harmful to our pets

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh said: “Various plants can be harmful or toxic if eaten, and our pets don’t always understand what’s edible and what isn’t. Pets can sometimes...

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Adonis, the French Bulldog, fulfills his wish of playing football in a stadium thanks to Glasgow City FC

Glasgow, Friday 10th October 2025 – Today, Adonis, the French Bulldog, became the very first winner of healthy, fresh dog food brand, Butternut Box's Fetch-a-Wish promotion, and had his dream come true - playing football on a professional pitch at Glasgow City FC.

The joyful promotion launched in August '25 across a limited edition Butternut Box Lamb with Goat recipe and will...

How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need? A Complete Guide for Every Age and Breed

Why Exercise Is So Important for Dogs

Regular exercise does far more than just help your dog burn off energy. It’s one of the most beneficial things you can do for their overall health and happiness. Just like with humans, dogs benefit physically, mentally, and emotionally from daily movement and stimulation.

Physical exercise helps dogs maintain a healthy weight , strengthen muscles...

What Foods Are Toxic to Dogs? An Essential Safety Guide for Pet Owners

Dogs aren’t just pets, they’re a part of the family. This can make it tempting to share a bite of our meal or afternoon snack. But not everything on our plate is safe for them. In fact, some common foods can cause serious, even life-threatening, health issues for dogs.

So, what foods are toxic to dogs, and how can you know what’s safe to share?

In this guide we cover the...

Paws, Camera, Action! Pete Wicks and Dogs Trust Return for New Series of For Dogs' Sake on 13th October

The team at Dogs Trust will once again be welcomed into living rooms across the UK as series two of the smash hit U&W show, Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake returns to our screens on Monday, 13th October.

The show, fronted by TV personality, podcaster, and Strictly Come Dancing star (and passionate pup-lover) Pete Wicks, gives viewers an exclusive look behind the scenes at Dogs Trust,...

Cockapoos Crowned UK's Most Culinary-Spoiled Dogs

Owners spend 34% more on gourmet meals than the average pooch, with Steak & Kidney Hotpot their dish of choice.

🐾 Key Stats at a Glance

Pet owners in the South East spend £220 more per year than those in Yorkshire & Humberside — that's 22.8% higher.
Cockapoo owners spend £1,207 a year, which is 34% above the national breed average.

Rover on the Ropes? Gen-Z Say Classic Dog Names Are Set For A Renaissance

Only 1 in 7 dog owners even consider a traditional name such as Rover, Rex or Patch.
Of the traditional names, Max is the lone survivor, with a third of Brits saying that they would still choose it. Beethoven got just 7 %.
31% let the dog's personality lead the naming process, and 1 in 4 are guided by appearance or breed.

Dogs Trust warns new border control system is open to exploitation, putting dogs and the public at risk

Charity warns post-Brexit animal border controls are not working
The Government's new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) leaves UK pets open to disease risk
Key border control post responsible for checks is 22 miles from Dover
Criticism echoed in recent EFRA report, which says system is making it easy for importers to "game the system", undermining

RSPCA urges people to adopt big dogs as crisis sees record numbers in care

Could you provide a home for Sox, Lemmy and Ivy?

The RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting larger dogs this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its care

It is hoped that this Adoptober forever homes will be found for Labrador cross Sox , Cane Corso Cross Lemmy (pictured) and Cane Corso Cross Ivy who are being cared for by RSPCA Little Valley...

Walkies! Take on 62 Mile challenge to Support Dogs Trust Ilfracombe this October

This October, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is encouraging dog-lovers to put their best foot, or paw, forward to support dogs in need by taking on a brand-new fundraising challenge, 62 Miles in Dogtober, to help the charity continue to fund its vital rehoming services for dogs. Fundraisers can walk, jog, cycle or swim 62 miles throughout the month to complete in their own way.

Participants...

Top of the Plops – Dogs Trust's National Dog Survey reveals what communities really think of their neighbours when it comes to scooping the poop!

More than 340,000 dog owners and dog lovers shared their insights of more than 420,000 dogs.
Survey reveals what owners really think about their neighbours' poop-scooping habits
Results show a mixed (poo) bag across the nations of the UK

Despite 92% of dog owners telling Dogs Trust that they would never leave dog poo in public, results from the...

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