Charities

Mar- 2021 -

3 March

SSPCA and Blue Cross launch joint research study

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) and Blue Cross have launched a joint research study with the University of Edinburgh to identify ways to reach people living with pets in hard-to-reach, minority or vulnerable communities. Together, the two charities intend to take a “user-centred approach” to find effective ways to help pet…

1 March

RSPCA warns owners not to rehome pets online

RSPCA is urging families who are struggling to care for their pets not to rehome online but to seek help from reputable charities and rescue centres. The warning comes after the charity was forced to rescue a dog after it had been advertised on the website Pets 4 Homes as…

1 March

Dogs Trust sees 41% increase in ‘Give Up Your Dog’ web traffic

Dogs Trust has revealed that between August 2020 and January 2021, the charity saw a 41% increase in web traffic to its ‘Giving Up Your Dog’ page compared with the six-month period beforehand. The charity released a snippet of real phone calls made to its helpline from members of the…

Feb- 2021 -

26 February

Bristol animal rescue centre receives donation

The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C) has received a donation worth more than £3,000 from the Westerleigh Group, a crematorium and cemetery operator. Since 1887, the Bristol A.R.C has been caring and protecting the city’s pets and local wildlife from harm, and is affiliated with the RSPCA. Alex Nikitina,…

22 February

Petplan donates £1,000 to Barley Greyhound Sanctuary

Petplan has awarded its £1,000 charity cheque for January 2021 to the Barley Greyhound Sanctuary in Essex. Barley is also a lifelong sanctuary for greyhounds that can’t be homed for any reason. When greyhounds arrive at the sanctuary, they are assessed by the team, who will neuter and care for…

19 February

RSPCA to expand food bank partnership

RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…

16 February

Burns set to feed hundreds of homeless dogs in 2021

Burns Pet Nutrition has announced its commitment to help feed hundreds of dogs living rough with their owners in 2021, as part of a new partnership with the charity Street Paws. The natural pet food company will support the Street Paws Dogs Champions Scheme, which aims to tackle the issues…

15 February

Imports of dogs into the UK more than doubles amid lockdown

The number of dogs being commercially imported into the UK has risen by more than 50% during lockdown. According to the RSPCA, imports from Romania have grown by 67% from 19,489 to 32,525 as the demand for puppies soared in the UK. Annual statistics released by the Animal and Plant…

12 February

Miracle’s Mission launches charity shampoo

Miracle’s Mission has announced the launch of the Natural Dog Shampoo for £5 with the profits from the sales going to help needy, vulnerable and disabled dogs in distress. The charity is a non-profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and difficult animals. Its mission is to provide…

12 February

Two thirds of pet owners consider dogs their ‘best friends’

Around two thirds (67%) of pet owners consider their dogs to be their “best friends”, according to a survey conducted by Kennel Club to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, 57% of respondents said they would not consider a relationship with someone who does not like dogs. Over a quarter (27%) said…