A kitten found wedged between two walls in Cowbridge at just two weeks old, without his mother, was nursed through round-the-clock feeding by Cats Protection staff in Wales. Now four months old and named Merlin, he has recovered and is ready for adoption.
My Anxious Dog, the business behind the 'dogs in yellow' campaign, was featured on BBC One's Escape to the Country as founder Sarah Jones and husband Matt searched for a new Herefordshire home after his cycling accident. The episode showcased the brand's yellow products and its Yellow Space Zones.
Volunteers from UK Power Networks spent two days at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats in Kent, mucking out stables, laying bedding and repairing sheds. The sanctuary, the UK's only charity dedicated exclusively to goats, cares for more than 140 animals on site.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Flavia Cacace returned to The Donkey Sanctuary's Sidmouth site to meet resident donkeys and learn about its rescue and rehoming work. Flavia, who first visited in 2023, also explored the sanctuary's Donkey Assisted Activities.
Viento, a six-year-old black galgo, has settled into a new home in Sussex after a year in kennels, joining owner Rebecca's household alongside fellow galgo Twig and lab cross Bear. Rebecca says he quickly found his spot on the sofa and is settling in well.
Scentwork instructor Kate Hart describes how autumn woodland walks give dogs a rich sensory experience through scent trails left by foxes, other dogs and fungi. She recommends hiding treats in tree bark to encourage sniffing, which lowers heart rate and builds confidence.