Charities

Jun- 2018 -

8 June

London Assembly votes for mandatory scanning of run over cats

The London Assembly unanimously agreed on a motion to ask the London mayor to push for the mandatory scanning of all deceased cats collected from the roadside. This motion follows a campaign by feline road safety charity CatsMatter which proposed to see a change in law to fine drivers who…

4 June

Cat sanctuary appeals for help after lightning strikes

A Waltham Abbey cat sanctuary has been left with a repair bill of “between £20,000 and £30,000” after it was struck by one of 20,000 lightning bolts that hit the country last Saturday. The strike was reported to have terrified cats living in the sanctuary as well as causing serious…

1 June

Dog food company Laughing Dog partners with Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Boston based pet food company, Laughing Dog has announced a partnership with Jerry Green Dog Rescue. The 1936 baked dog food brand will be supporting the dog rescue charity by supplying Jerry Green’s dogs with their natural baked food and helping to raise funds. As one of the headline sponsors…

May- 2018 -

29 May

4,755 dangerous wild animals are being kept as pets in the UK

A new survey has revealed that 4,755 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in the UK. The new survey by wildlife charity Born Free has led to them petitioning the UK government to immediately review the law, and put a stop to some of the world’s most deadly creatures…

25 May

Owner warns of Alabama Rot as dog dies

A Lincoln dog was killed by deadly dog disease Alabama Rot just two weeks after first contracting it. Vets first thought that the dog’s change in personality could be down to an adverse reaction to antibiotics or eating something he shouldn’t have. The vets’ opinion only changed after the dog’s…

23 May

Cat found in garage by mechanics finds new home

A young cat rescued from a garage in London’s Wembley area has found a new home after being rescued by animal welfare charity Mayhew. Mechanics working in the garage in North West London discovered the one year old Tortoiseshell on the premises and immediately called the London based charity. The…

17 May

Mayhew to provide animal therapy as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

Mayhew has announced it has been sending Therapaws volunteers to Huckletree West in Shepherd’s Bush, London, in order to provide a break from the normal work schedule and promote the use of animals in providing happiness and wellbeing. The event aimed to help reduce social isolation, stress, and anxiety, whilst…

17 May

Vet secures cash boost for dog charity CAESSR

An elderly rescue dog who has found a forever retirement home has visited a vet who has secured a cash boost for the charity which has been looking after him. Horlicks, a 13-and-a-half-year-old lemon and white Sprocker, which is a cross between a Cocker and Springer Spaniel, has been looked…

17 May

Lily’s Kitchen partners with Stonewall for limited edition range

British pet food producer Lily’s Kitchen has announced that it has partnered with international LGBT equality charity Stonewall for its limited edition ‘Full of Love and Pride’ recipes for dogs and cats. Lily’s Kitchen will donate 75p from every Full of Love and Pride dog tin and 30p from every…

17 May

Blue Cross seeks volunteers for pet bereavement service

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross is looking for volunteers to work on its Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS), where pet owners who are grieving the loss of a pet can have someone to talk to. The free helpline provides emotional support and practical information to those who have lost a pet…