News Archive
Classical violin music helps to relax cats
Cats prefer a human Bach to a canine bark, new research suggests.
March31stCat cafe opens in Nottingham
A cafe where customers can enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake while relaxing with cats has opened its doors in Nottingham.
March31stFat pets wanted for Fit Club contest
PDSA's Pet Fit Club is back once more to help the biggest pets in Britain fight the flab.
March27thCharity's warning over pet obesity
Obesity among pets is a growing problem, a leading animal charity has warned.
March26thRussian cat is TV superstar
Russia's latest TV star is a clever British Shorthair cat that made her owner more than many Russians earn in a year when she starred in an advert for a national phone operator.
March24thUK's 'most ignored' dog needs a home
A Staffordshire bull terrier's lonely plight has made him a candidate for the unwanted title of Britain's most overlooked dog.
March24thKiss your dog for a health boost
Kissing your dog could actually be good for your health, scientists claim.
March20thQueen visits Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
The Queen could not be persuaded to add to her famous corgi collection this week, despite encouragement from a famous TV talent show judge. Amanda Holden, from Britain's Got Talent, was showing the monarch around Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on Wednesday March 18.
March19thVet to live as a rabbit to raise awareness
A vet is planning to raise awareness about the poor conditions many pet rabbits have to live in by spending 48 hours in a human-sized hutch.
March18thHero dog sends SOS distress bark
It may sound like something from an old Lassie film but Hero the abandoned Labrador mix has helped to rescue 11 dogs.
March17thWorld's oldest living cat turns 27
They say that cats have nine lives and if the old adage is true each one of Tiffany Two's will be at least three years long.
March17thDoes Tiko tick all your boxes?
A loveable Lurcher cross in need of a home may appeal to animal fans who favour the underdog.
March13thLuxury hotel for man's best friend
Dogs can now get 'the five-star treatment' at a purpose-built hotel in Scotland.
March12thResearchers create music for cats
Cat owners who like to play music to their animals are wasting their time - as felines are only interested in 'cat music', researchers claim.
March11thOwners must do more about fleas
As many as three million pets in the UK are not receiving the treatment they need to protect from fleas, according to a leading veterinary group.
March10thThe perfect dog-cat friendship
A former racing greyhound has not only found a new home, but formed a beautiful friendship with a cat living there.
March10thScottish dogs must be microchipped
All dog owners in Scotland will soon need to get their pooches microchipped.
March5thCats are king on Japanese island
Cat lovers may soon be flocking to a remote island in the south of Japan where there are around six times as many moggies as humans.
March4thRoyal appointment for rehomed dog
The Queen will be visiting Battersea Dogs & Cats Home later this month and staff are looking for a deserving former canine resident to meet her.
March3rdRescued New York cat has 24 toes
A ginger tabby is thriving in old age thanks in part to her oversized paws.
March3rdLucky escape after engine ordeal
Cats love to find somewhere warm and safe to sleep but the location one cat chose - under the bonnet of a car - was a little too hot and certainly not safe.
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