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The Joy, the Chaos, and the Running in Circles (Usually Literally) Working with Border Collies in rescue is equal parts uplifting, exhausting, and unintentionally comedic. These dogs are brilliant, sensitive, quirky, and occasionally capable of outsmarting every human on the premises—including the one holding the treat bag. The Positives: Watching nervous, shut-down collies slowly switch back on—ears lifting, tails loosening, eyes brightening as they realise the world isn’t a

When Denise Longleat, 45, from Bedford, first adopted Milly, a timid five-year-old rescue cat, she never imagined the two of them would share nearly two decades together. 15 years later, Milly had become part of the very fabric of Denise’s life, a much-loved pet and companion but as Milly’s chronic kidney disease worsened and she stopped eating and refused treats, Denise faced the heartbreaking decision every pet owner dreads. What she hadn’t expected, however, was the sense

Shorter walks. Richer sniffs. Simple indoor scent games for winter days. Some dogs seem energised by frost, moving as though the cold air switches them on. If they are fit, well-conditioned and the footing is safe, let them enjoy using that winter energy. For many others, the season naturally shifts the pace. Older dogs, short coated breeds such as the whippet, or those recovering from injury may prefer a shorter, more scent-led walk before returning home to warmth and a snoo

Adopting a rescued horse or donkey from Redwings makes a wonderful Christmas gift, and it’s one that you’ll feel great giving. Redwings Horse Sanctuary is responsible for more than 1300 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at its sanctuary sites across the UK. Sponsorship of a Redwings resident like beautiful Shire Cross Fox or teeny tiny Shetland Tinkerbell costs from just £2 a month or a £25 one-off donation, and you or your loved one will receive a beautiful welcome p

With colder weather returning and more areas facing icy pavements and heavy rainfall, dog owners are being warned that common assumptions about winter walks may be putting their pets at risk. Many dogs react differently to the cold depending on their size, coat type and age and not taking this into consideration can leave dogs struggling far sooner than people realise. Chris Maxted, director of dog safety gate company Dog-G8 and pet safety ad-vocate warns Brits about the win

Remember the song? The days of pet shops and puppies in the window are thankfully almost extinct in this country. However, step forward social media and websites advertising almost anything for free, including dogs and animals of all sizes and breeds. Especially popular are the so called ‘handbag’ dogs who have been specifically overbred for the market. I wonder how many people purchasing these realise just how these puppies are bred and the conditions that they have had to l

"It was another house call, my third and last of the day… I’d seemed to have zigzagged all over central Scotland and I was ready to be at home. Regardless, I still approached each visit with the same kind friendly but not overly familiar manner. The Cloud 9 Vets Care Coordinators always give me clear details for each visit, but this one felt different, his visit had special instructions tagged on - “owner in wheelchair, park around the back and call when arrived”. I followed

As the nation prepares to mark Remembrance this November, one volunteer-run charity is ensuring that the bravery and sacrifice of animals in service are not forgotten. Murphy’s Army, the organisation behind their official Purple Poppy Campaign, is calling on the public to wear their purple poppies proudly to remember the animals who served alongside humans in times of war and those who continue to serve today. Click below to read more:

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Flavia Cacace quickstepped her way back to The Donkey Sanctuary recently when she spent the day at its Sidmouth site. The Donkey Sanctuary was thrilled to welcome back the professional dancer and animal advocate to spend time meeting some of the charity’s long-eared residents and to learn more about its important work caring for donkeys, both in the UK and around the world. Flavia first visited the sanctuary in March 2023 with her husband, ac

Running a busy breakfast service for 100 rescue goats was all in a day’s work for power workers who swapped the office for Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats. UK Power Networks’ volunteers lent a hand at the UK's only registered charity dedicated exclusively to the welfare and rescue of goats in Wierton Park, Boughton Monchelsea. Over two days, electricity teams mucked out stables, swept, laid bedding, topped up hay and water, unloaded hay deliveries, moved a fence, painted sheds

A kitten found wedged between two walls on an industrial estate in Cowbridge, too young to survive alone, has surprised carers by not only pulling through but growing into a kitten who loves rough-and-tumble. When a member of the public arrived at Cats Protection National Wales Cat Centre in Bryncethin with a tiny kitten who had been discovered fallen between two walls on Llandow Trading Estate, just off Llantwit Major Road, staff at the centre were amazed that the very young

Dogs experience the world differently to us - they literally "see" the world through their awesome noses. Daily scentwork gives dogs a job, provides the right sort of mental stimulation, whilst supporting a deep feeling of contentment. Your dog's nose isn't just impressive - it's how they make sense of everything. Whilst we rely on our eyes, dogs are reading an invisible world of scent that tells them who's been past, what's happening, and what's worth investigating. It's the