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Sunday, February 15, 2026

A male vet in scrubs and stethoscope smiles while holding a fluffy blonde Cavapoo.

World-leading animal hospital launches canine kidney recovery unit

Grateful owners hail work of dedicated vet medics who saved beloved Cavapoo

A big white dog in a pink harness gives a big warm smile.

Team effort helps Angel find forever home

'Loving and gentle' Angel found rehoming difficult due to confusions over breed

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A composite image showing a man pressing his face into his arms in stress with a circular cut-out of a dog sticking out its tongue.

OPINION: It's time to grant stronger flexible-working rights to dog owners

Things have improved in recent years but there's some way to go.

Dame Joanna Lumley smiles for the camera as she cuddles a puppy flanked by senior Battersea figures Lucy Hastings and Rebecca MacIver, DEFRA Secretary Emma Reynolds MP and TV personality Faye Winter.

New year, new hope for animals as welfare strategy launched with help from Dame Joanna Lumley

DEFRA aiming to achieve "generational step change" for livestock, wildlife and pets

A lop-eared rabbit attending a vet's clinic.

The hidden risks of floppy ears for rabbits

A study of 435 rabbits makes essential reading for breeders, vets and owners alike

An elevated angled view of The Palace of Westminster amid the London hustle and bustle including a bus on the road and a tourism craft on the Thames.

Parliamentary victory for pet welfare champions

End in sight for cruel ear-cropping loophole after campaign success

A dog on frosty ground peers towards the camera.

Why dog paws should be cleaned after wintry walks

Dogs Trust has issued an array of essential advice for the cold snap

A cat nuzzles against a dog on a bed of leaves.

Victory for campaigners over 'heartbreaking' pet bans

Battersea hails new law that will keep more renters and pets together

A black dog with a toy in a dog bed.

Tips for dog owners this Bonfire Night

Advice ranges from quiet spaces to a special soothing pooch playlist

A black cat with big round pupils gazes towards the picture-taker near some pumpkin-patterned fabric.

Black cats in need of loving homes this National Black Cat Day

Spookipaws and Sal among the moggies being overlooked due to superstitions and social media trends

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A white cat with ginger notes lying on a blue blanket. An amputation scar is clearly visible where his rear right leg was removed.

Abused cat seeking loving home

Injuries were so bad that 'hit-and-run' was suspected (warning contains a distressing image)

A black puppy laps at its pay as it sits contended and cradled in a woman's arm.

Third of families find raising puppy harder than expected

Some relationships strained over fair sharing of care duties

Dogs Trust and Mission Rabies volunteer Heather Graham-Buswell with a beaming smile as she crouches alongside a small dog looking at her with doleful adoration.

The fight against rabies begins in... Manchester?

Charity hails 'astonishing' impact of Cambodian collaboration

A black and white pokes out its tongue at a feathery toy.

Toothless moggy seeks home after 365 days at Battersea

Merlin looking for the magic of a loving home

A dog sniffs the grass among fallen leaves and pleasant greenery, next to a potted plant.

Toxic risk conker warning

Symptoms can include vomiting

An artist's impression of a ginger cat's face protruding from a white toilet cabin.

Self-flushing cat toilet launched at Berlin tech expo

Firm says device 'liberates' owners from scooping poop