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Burgess Excel launches The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026

Burgess Excel , the UK’s leading small animal specialist, has launched The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026, the largest dedicated survey into the lives, behaviours and wellbeing of the nation’s small animals.

Now open for entries, the census aims to strengthen understanding of small animal ownership. The outcomes will develop industry education and promote best practice, reinforcing...

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Charity seeks puppy socialisers to help train assistance dogs for veterans

Dog lovers across Exeter, Plymouth and Devon are being urged to volunteer their homes to raise puppies that will go on to support veterans living with PTSD and other mental health challenges.

A Devon-based charity supporting Armed Forces veterans is urgently appealing for more volunteer puppy socialisers to help raise the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.

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Dog owners risk unlimited fines under new livestock laws

Dog owners are being warned they face unlimited fines if their pet chases livestock as the UK enters peak lambing season.

Ecologists from leading ecological consultancy Arbtech.co.uk are urging the public to exercise caution in the countryside by keeping dogs on leads at all times and following hygiene guidance to protect animals.

New laws are set to come into effect on...

First-of-Its-Kind Members Club for Dogs and Their Humans Launches in London

London’s dog community now has a dedicated members club to socialize, connect and celebrate canine companions in style, with the upcoming launch of the Sunday Dog Social , the city’s first of its kind members club designed for dogs and their humans.

Combining lifestyle, wellness, enrichment, IRL friendships and premium pet care, Sunday Dog Social delivers an exclusive monthly,...

Blue Cross announce ‘Ben the Vet’ as new charity Ambassador

Blue Cross pet charity has announced today (Monday 23 February) that Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, known on social media as ‘Ben the Vet’, is the latest Blue Cross Ambassador to promote the charity’s work and best practice pet welfare.

Ben visited Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital in central London to see first-hand how the charity is working to keep pets and their owners together during...

Dogs Trust and RSPCA launch consultation on responsible dog ownership as Welsh dog population reaches almost quarter of a million

With almost a quarter of a million dogs now living in Wales, dogs are an everyday presence in parks, on pavements and on public transport. But with dogs now playing such a major role in our lives, what does it mean to be a responsible owner in 2026?

According to new research by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust and RSPCA, 91% of Welsh dog owners consider themselves to be responsible,...

Stolen dog missing for 8 years enjoys first year of love back with family

The RSPCA reunited neglected Daisy with delighted owners a year ago

An elderly dog who was reunited with her delighted owners after she had been stolen from their Norfolk garden in 2017 has enjoyed her first year living back in her beloved family home.

An emotional video showing Daisy returning to her owners Rita and Philip Potter after she went missing for eight years made...

50 Miles, one mission: fundraise for the RSPCA this March

The RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to take on a challenge this spring - to tackle 50 miles, in any way they like - to fundraise for animals in urgent need.

The charity’s popular fundraising challenge ‘ 50 Miles In March ’ returns this month for its fourth year - giving participants the freedom to take on the active-adventure in any way they like - allowing animal lovers an...

Well behaved dogs welcome at RHS Rosemoor 3 days a week after successful trial

RHS Garden Rosemoor will permanently welcome visitors with dogs to specified areas within the garden, three-days-per-week from 26 March, following a successful 12-month trial which saw high levels of participation and a growth in new visitors. The trial itself was launched in response to direct requests for access and the above average levels of dog ownership in Devon and the Southwest....

Dogs Trust and RSPCA Seek Public Views as SW dog Population Soars to 1.3m

With around 1.3m dogs living the South West, dogs are an everyday presence in parks, on pavements and on public transport. But with dogs now playing such a major role in our lives, what does it mean to be a responsible owner in 2026?

According to new research by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust and RSPCA, 96% of dog owners consider themselves to be responsible, with picking up dog...

Dog Owners Urged to Rethink Countryside Walks as Livestock Incidents Rise

As reports highlight the growing financial and emotional toll livestock attacks are having on UK farmers, fresh dog food company Years is urging owners to better understand how unfamiliar rural environments can trigger instinctive behaviour in otherwise well-behaved pets.

Recent coverage from the BBC revealed that attacks and livestock worrying incidents are costing farmers thousands...

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