Somerset Charity, Ferne Animal Sanctuary is set to unleash a day of tail-wagging fun at its 30th annual dog show on Sunday 1st September 2024, kindly sponsored by Everys Solicitors and Lulu’s Natural Dog Treats. This paw-some event promises a day filled with fun classes, have-a-go agility, stalls from local businesses, fundraising activities, delicious food and lots more – the ulti-mutt day...
In the South West, nine out of ten people believe dogs can feel happy - but just four out of ten think chickens can.
The RSPCA says we need to “radically rethink” our relationship with all animals as it launches its new For Every Kind campaign to mark its 200th year - as it reveals in the South West there is a stark difference between what people think those living in our homes, in...
We would like to extend our invitation to you for a very special event that we will be hosting in Newton Abbot.
We have been granted special permission to showcase a replica of a significant piece of art, which is currently held in a private Windsor collection.
This final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with other portraits of notable figures, is not typically accessible to the public. The reason we have been granted this exceptional opportunity is because the event aims to raise funds for The Gables, a charity dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats.
With Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween on the horizon, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe recommends owners prep ahead of the firework season; as it can be a stressful time for our four-legged friends.
Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey completed by 369,389 dog owners covering 440,759 dogs in the UK asked questions about a range of dog behaviours. The charity has issued advice to owners on how to...
Just when you think your family is complete, the kids ask for a dog. We’ve all been there.
While your gut instinct might immediately say no, you might be interested to learn that nearly half of Brits find more comfort in their furry friends than their partners . Adding a small, cute and friendly animal to your household could benefit everyone in lasting and unexpected ways.
A greyhound and lurcher rescue centre in Devon is celebrating after receiving a share in a total food donation worth over £8,000.00 from pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care.
During its Greyhound & Lurcher Two-week Takeover campaign, Burgess asked its customers and followers to nominate independent greyhound and lurcher rescue centres they would like to receive a share of the...
A new and unusual animal has arrived at Paignton Zoo – a binturong. This curious animal is a small mammal that is often described as a ‘bearcat’ due to its striking similarity to both a small bear and a domestic cat.
The young female, named Fig after her favourite food, moved to Paignton Zoo from Cotswold Wildlife Park on Wednesday. She is now settling into her new home near the Ape...
Written and illustrated by Debra Wellington of Exmouth, The animal says… certainly would not have happened had it not been for lockdown. This gave Debra a chance to focus on her own art and ideas, something she’d not been able to do for years.
The animal says... brings ten animals to life with fun facts and colourful engaging illustrations for babies and young readers. Debra says: "...
Number of animals caught up in netting is already higher this year than 2020, as more foxes, deer, hedgehogs and birds fall foul of unmonitored netting
The RSPCA is warning of the dangers of netting to wildlife and is bracing itself to deal with hundreds of entanglement incidents this summer as fans get inspired by Euro 2020.
As footie-mad sports fans put up football nets in the back...
