Blue Cross has welcomed the Senedd's announcement of an end to greyhound racing in Wales and is urging Westminster and Holyrood to follow suit. The charity says Wales has repeatedly led the way on animal welfare, having already banned shock collars and snares.

A survey of 2,000 pet owners by Agria Pet Insurance found that more than two in five people turn to their pets to ease feelings of loneliness, with Yorkshire residents the most likely to do so. Most respondents said they would consider adopting an older pet for companionship in later life.

Animals in Need, a Shropshire charity, is asking supporters to vote for it this Christmas for a chance to win a share of £100,000, plus an individual £100 voucher prize. The campaign aims to boost funding for its work helping animals across the region.

A new survey by national pet charity Blue Cross found that 42% of owners believe their pet has seen a ghost. The majority of respondents said they believe their four-legged friend possesses a "sixth sense."

Duxenall Dog Bedz is taking part in the CEOsleepout Manchester fundraiser in support of StreetPaws Charity. The participant will spend the night sleeping outdoors in a dog bed to help raise funds and awareness for homeless people and their pets.

The article revisits 2021, when then-Environment Secretary George Eustace declared Britain "a nation of animal lovers" while launching the UK's new action plan for animal welfare. It questions whether that description still holds true today.