A survey by national pet charity Blue Cross has found that nearly half of UK pet owners feel they must suffer in silence after losing a pet, with only 52% saying they would feel comfortable seeking support. Of the 2,000 owners surveyed, 81% felt they could not request time off work to grieve, and 67% believed employers should offer support.
Noah, an eight-month-old Dogue de Bordeaux born with a life-threatening cleft palate, is thriving after complex surgery and a nutritious diet arranged by charity Bronson's Cleft Palate Angels Rescue. The non-profit supports Dogues de Bordeaux and Mastiffs in need.
The UK has recorded 10 confirmed cases of Alabama rot in 2024, a rare but potentially fatal disease affecting dogs. Dog experts at Kennel Store explained that the condition, also known as CRGV, damages blood vessels in the skin and kidneys and can cause ulcers and kidney failure if untreated.
Cats Protection is warning owners not to bathe their cats unnecessarily after noting a rise in cat-bathing videos on social media. The charity says washing is rarely needed for cats and can often cause them unnecessary distress.
Flash, an eight-year-old Lurcher cross, has been in the care of Dogs Trust Darlington for more than a year and is hoping to find a home in 2024. Staff at the centre describe him as a clever, playful dog whose personality never fails to make people smile.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary, the UK's largest horse welfare charity, is marking its Ruby Anniversary 40 years after being founded in 1984. Since then, more than 5,500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys have found safety at the sanctuary, alongside countless others helped through its outreach work.