Charities

Apr- 2020 -

1 April

Battersea releases advice for working from home with dogs whilst under lockdown

With the UK currently in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, charity Battersea has put together some tips to help people working from home stay productive while still keeping their dogs entertained and active. The charity’s canine behaviour and training manager, Nathalie Ingham, said although dogs everywhere are likely to be…

Mar- 2020 -

31 March

Burns Pet Nutrition launches partnership with charity Mayhew

Carmarthenshire-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has announced a new partnership with charity, Mayhew, to provide high quality-food to animals in need. Burns Pet Nutrition, which is based in Kidwelly, will support the London-based charity by supplying pet food for animals at the centre for the whole of 2020.…

27 March

RSPCA officer attacked during swan mission

An RSPCA officer was attacked by a group of teenagers whilst trying to rescue a swan, the animal charity has reported. Animal welfare officer Leanne Honess-Heather was helping a swan who had become tangled in a fishing line when she was approached by five male teenagers in Hull, East Yorkshire.…

25 March

Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus

UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…

25 March

RSPCA to provide emergency service ‘only’

The RSPCA has announced it will now be providing an emergency-only service to animals in the wake of government advice concerning coronavirus. The group’s frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife centres and four animal hospitals will continue to deal with emergency cases while the nation is under lockdown. Frontline…

25 March

Kennel Club and Charitable and Educational Trusts announce emergency relief fund

Dog charity the Kennel Club has announced the creation of an emergency relief fund to support dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the emerging situation of the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust has announced that it will help…

25 March

Battersea annonces latest measures for Covid-19 virus outbreak

Animal charity Battersea has announced its latest measures put in place regarding the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. In a statement released on the charity’s website, Battersea revealed it has temporarily closed its gates. The statement read: “This is not a situation we ever thought we would face. However,…

24 March

Animal Health Trust faces closure

The Animal Health Trust charity has announced it faces “imminent closure” following a period of financial troubles. The charity said that it has recently been facing “dire financial constraints”, and revealed that the recent coronavirus pandemic has directly impacted its funding. Its executive committee is now seeking emergency funding, including…

23 March

Cats Protection Rochdale receives £18k grant

Cats Protection Rochdale announced it has received a £17,940 grant from Support Adoption For Pets, the UK’s largest grant-giving animal charity. Money from the grant will now go toward vet bills for their rescued cats, as well as new equipment for the centre. Cats Protection Rochdale currently has a team…

20 March

The Kennel Club temporarily shuts its office amid Covid-19 outbreak

UK charity The Kennel Club has announced the closure of its offices, amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak. The company has revealed in a statement, by the close of business today, its Clarges Street offices will be closed. Soon after this, its Aylesbury site will also close. It…