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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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Return to office contributes to more than one million dogs being rehomed

A recent survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed a concerning trend among dog owners, with 10% having rehomed their dogs within the last year and another 11% having considered it . The survey, conducted by Novuna Business Cash Flow , shines a light on the impact of changing work environments and the increased cost of living on pet ownership.

22% of dogs being rehomed due to less...

Keep common Christmas decorations far away from your pet

Brits are being warned popular Christmas decorations can be harmful to pets.

Pet insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are urging pet owners to look out for choke hazards and keep their four-legged friends away from dangerous holiday decorations.

As many families have started to add festive decor to their homes, it's crucial to be aware of hidden holiday dangers that could...

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across Devon

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer across Devon by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness.

Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering canine...

Cat presumed dead found five miles from home 11 years later

A tabby-and-white cat named Toby who was believed to have been killed on a busy road in Nuneaton, has been reunited with his owners 11 years after going missing thanks to his microchip.

The 14-year-old moggy’s owners, Justine and Eric Allan, moved with their family and beloved cat from Galley Common to The Long Shoot in early December 2012. They kept Toby indoors for around six weeks after...

Report reveals cat owners struggling as costs soar

The most comprehensive survey of cat owners in the UK has found that a third (34%) have been significantly and negatively impacted by the rise in living costs, with younger, female and less affluent owners particularly affected.

According to Cats Protection's Cats and Their Stats Report 2023 , over 3% of cat owners rely on food banks to feed their pets and 14% seriously worry about...

A Dog Can Now Cost Owners Over £100k in a Lifetime!

HUGE STUDY Reveals the True Lifetime Cost of Pet Ownership – It's Time For Pet Owners to Dig Deep

Over £106k for a pampered pooch, up to £85k for a mollycoddled kitty – these are the latest figures for lifetime pet ownership costs according to a new study by HouseholdPets.co.uk. With hidden costs not accounted for by other research and inflation ignored – owning a pet could be significantly...

Rat-trapped cat and her tiny kittens discovered at service area

A cat caught in part of a rat trap was rescued from a motorway service area along with her tiny kittens after being spotted by eagle-eyed staff.

The scared white-and-tortoiseshell moggy was noticed by staff from WHSmith at the Roadchef services located near Magor at Junction 23A of the M4. She was seen walking around with a wide black ring of plastic stuck on her neck from which she was...

Proposed bills on kitten smuggling and cat theft could protect tens of thousands of cats

The UK's leading cat welfare charity has welcomed new Private Members Bills on kitten smuggling and cat theft, saying it will help protect cats and kittens from unscrupulous individuals looking to profit at their expense. Cats Protection says an estimated 50,000 cats that were acquired by people in the UK last year came from an overseas source. The charity says it's unclear whether any health...

New AI technology helps pets with heart disease live longer

Cats and dogs with heart disease could live up to 18 months longer thanks to new AI-empowered testing technology being developed by diagnostics expert MI:RNA.

With current standards of testing missing early signs of heart disease in up to 9 out of 10 cases, MI:RNA's diagnostic testing technology has 85% sensitivity and 83% accuracy for spotting common diseases, such as mitral valve...

TV vet leads castration debate to help shift UK’s ‘neuter as standard’ mindset

Leading UK vet, James Greenwood, has spoken out today (Monday) to back calls to change widespread policies that see neutering dogs as a standard procedure amongst pet owners.

The UK has the highest canine castration rate in Europe with it traditionally viewed in the same way as vaccination and parasite control, and as a way of controlling behaviour and over-population. But according...

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