Pembrokeshire’s Folly Farm is on a conservation mission, and its newest arrivals are as important as they are adorable In an effort to protect Wales’ declining...
A dog who was famous for saving 27 people from drowning lives again in a new book by two lifelong Swansea friends. Swansea Jack was a...
Despite a plethora of recent reports about missing dogs, new research from Admiral Pet Insurance reveals our feline friends are also in danger of going missing....
A 22-year-old dog, believed to be the oldest dog ever cared for by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has found his furry-tail ending...
Bridgend County Borough Council has banned the use of live animals as prizes for all events held on council-owned land as part of its ongoing efforts...
National pet store, Pets at Home is launching new community food donation points in a selected number of stores across the UK to help support pets...
A Carmarthenshire man has been given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after severely neglecting three horses, one of whom had hooves that were...
Winner announced in competition to find the nation’s favourite dogs at work A two-year-old dog, Anca, has been named the UK’s most pawfessional employee, posing in...
Welsh pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, are inviting families, pet owners and locals in down its annual Burns Dogs’ Day Out – this time at...
Dyfed Powys Police are the first police force in Wales to launch a DNA Protected service in efforts to help dog owners protect against pet theft....
The comparison experts at GoCompare pet insurance have looked at consumer data to reveal the most popular pet names for different dog breeds this year. Looking at some...
Is your dog the best behaved, the cutest, the healthiest looking? This Wednesday, 17 August, a family friendly Dog Show will be held at National Trust...
Looking for a reasonably priced car that’s suitable for you and your dog? There’s a lot to consider when choosing a car, from the size of...
Fire crews in Pontardawe have been thanked for a ‘paw-fect’ rescue mission after answering an emergency call with a difference to help a trapped puppy. Mid...
While your four-legged friend may like the wind in their ears with their head out of the window as you drive down that country road, its...
Lifeguards at Aberavon beach have helped to reunite missing Blue the budgie with its owner, four days after going missing. Lifeguards have described this as “a...
Royal Mail has announced there were 1,673 dog attacks reported on its staff last year, an average of 32 attacks every week across the UK, with...
A new Welsh horse health scheme aimed at reducing the need for antibiotics has held its 100th clinic – just five months after its launch. The...
Everyone’s heard that dogs are man’s best friend, but what about cats? Research from pet insurance comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk, shows that over the last three years, across...
Dogs Trust is launching its specialist dog fostering service in Wales and urgently needs foster carers to temporarily care for the dogs of survivors of domestic...
An elderly blind dog who came into rescue in Wales at the age of 11 has got a bright future ahead of him after his “cheeky...
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to pet owners to take extra precautions when walking dogs around freshwater bodies, as warm weather conditions...
With temperatures set to rise across Wales in the coming days, people are being reminded to protect their pets and not leave them in hot vehicles....
Aldi has today announced that it will become the first UK supermarket to launch ice cream for dogs, just in time for summer. With Brits gearing...
More and more pet parents are taking their furry friends on holiday with them, but finding out which locations are the pet-friendliest can be difficult. Holidaymaker...
An illegal dog breeder from Llanelli made thousands of pounds by selling his puppies on Gumtree and Free Ads websites. Llanelli Magistrates Court heard that unlicensed...
A Llanelli pet owner who repeatedly ignored requests to clear up her dog’s mess has been ordered to pay nearly £1400. Llanelli Magistrates heard how the...
A campaign to stop people behaving irresponsibly near marine animals such as seals, dolphins and nesting birds is being rolled out in Wales. Operation Seabird is...
When we think of influencers, we think of flashy outfits, big houses and plenty of enviable holidays – but did you ever picture these influencers being...
Vets are calling on pet owners to put all their chocolate eggs in a safely secured basket well out of reach of inquisitive pets to avoid...
Two four-legged members of staff have become members of both South Wales Police and Gwent Police Force’s teams and are putting their best paws forward to...
As we near the end of lambing season, with young lambs out in the fields, dog owners are being reminded to keep their animals under control...
When award-winning Welsh band Calan thunder into Swansea’s Taliesin Arts Centre and Cardiff’s Acapela Studio as part of their extensive spring 2022 UK tour there’ll be...
The Pembrokeshire Learning Centre in Neyland has introduced its latest ‘pawsome’ member of the team. Silver Labrador retriever ‘Blue’ has joined the centre to support the...
A Swansea hospital has a lending library with a difference, stocking everything from artificial cats and relaxation discs to medicine safes and locks that sound an...
Pet owners are being urged to check the small print on their insurance policy and avoid paying for expensive dental treatment at the vets during Pet...
Pets can cause carnage in the house, from serial sofa chewers to torn up cushions – we all know how much damage our beloved, furry friends can...
An unlicensed Welsh dog breeder has been sentenced after mutilating the ears of American Bull Dog puppies. Jedd Wiegold (aged 32) of Keble Court, Machen, Caerphilly...
Restrictions on the keeping of primates as pets in Wales are now “closer than ever” – much to the delight of the RSPCA. It is estimated...
The needs of animal-owning homeless people, and their pets, must be a key consideration in the Welsh Government’s strategy to end homelessness. That’s the call from...
An animal rescue centre in Carmarthenshire has received a financial boost as it gears up for its busiest time of the year. Many Tears Animal Rescue...
A five-year plan which outlines steps towards achieving the ambition of ensuring a good quality of life for all animals in Wales will be published today...
Shoppers have helped raise over £30,000 for charity Guide Dogs at the Quadrant Shopping Centre in Swansea in a partnership that has spanned eight years. The...
Pembrokeshire County Council joins new campaign to tackle dog fouling Pembrokeshire County Council is urging dog owners to do the right thing and pick up after their...
A multi-agency operation in Carmarthenshire led by the county’s Trading Standards team has resulted in over 200 dogs rescued in what one rescue charity described as...
New legislation which protects puppies and kittens and provides the purchaser with an assurance the animals have been bred on the premises from which they are...
World Horse Welfare launched its latest campaign today in Wales and is encouraging people in the country to contact their recently elected Members of the Senedd...
The Welsh Government should ask the British Government to include Wales in plans to change the law to ensure that pet abduction is considered a dedicated...
Dogs Trust Bridgend is in search of a loving new home for a doggy mum who has watched her pups head off to their forever homes one-by-one....
Can your dog take Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road? If your waggy-tailed pooch has the looks, style and personality of a star performer then this...
A Llandysul man with a life-time ban from keeping horses has been convicted of horse neglect so bad that a long-standing vet described it as the...
A Gower College Swansea student is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a vet after accepting an offer to study at one of...
RSPCA Cymru is urging dog owners across Wales to make plans for their pets as life in the country takes a big leap towards normality from...
Dogs Trust Bridgend is hoping it’s third time lucky for a golden oldie who sadly found himself back in their care in January and has been searching for a...
Millions of pet owners are packing up their cars with dogs and cats as well as family, friends and luggage this summer, reveals new research from Direct...
New figures by the Kennel Club show the scale of dog theft in the UK and ‘jaw dropping’ failure to tackle the crime The figures obtained...
A suspected drink driver was arrested after a police dog tracked him for two miles along a cycle path. Dyfed-Powys Police dog Storm and his handler...
A GP from Swansea has secured the greenlight from the Charity Commission for an innovative new animal rescue charity that will reinvent the way in which...
New research from GoCompare Pet Insurance has revealed that almost two thirds (62%) of pet owners could be putting their dog’s health at risk by feeding them leftover...
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were launched twice on Saturday (17 July) after a springer spaniel was last seen entering the water at Newton Beach early on...
Despite the drop, there were 33 dog attacks on postmen and postwomen every week over the last year Royal Mail has announced a 31% drop in...
The RSPCA is calling for the giving of pets as prizes to be banned – and is urging local authorities across England and Wales to act...
A Llandeilo man who made nearly £34,000 out of dog breeding without a licence has been brought before the court in a prosecution led by Carmarthenshire...
If you stood all the chickens that could, conservatively, need rehoming in 2021, the queue of chickens would stretch from John O’Groats to Lands’ End and...
An otter has been returned to the wild following a run-in with an electric fence in Carmarthenshire. RSPCA Cymru was contacted after members of the public...
Gower MP, Tonia Antoniazzi, has become the first official patron of Woodfield Animal Sanctuary, the rescue centre based on Welsh Moor, Gower. The Member of Parliament...
Calls are being made to ensure those renting accommodation in Wales shouldn’t be unfairly denied the chance to own pets. RSPCA Cymru has urged the Welsh...
New research by homebuying company WeBuyAnyHome has revealed that Bridgend and Newport are amongst the UK’s top places to live to increase pets’ quality of life....
Dogs Trust Bridgend is making a special appeal for their longest-term resident, Maddie, who has been waiting for a home since September last year. The four-year-old Collie found herself in the care...
Representatives from Swansea’s Paws on Patrol crime prevention network will be out and about during half-term. The group is made up of dog owners who are...
A new book about a loveable rescue dog from South Wales is raising vital funds for animals in need. ‘Stevie the Wander Dog’ – whose long,...
British dog owners feel their dogs are the unsung heroes of the pandemic, boosting moods and even providing as much support as friends and family members...
New research from Co-op Insurance has revealed that almost 40% of dog owners would prefer to holiday in the UK with their beloved four-legged friend, rather than go...
As many beach restrictions start on 1 May, Pembrokeshire County Council say they’re encouraging and promoting responsible dog ownership to ensure that we can all enjoy...
Neath Port Talbot Council are reminding dog owners the annual Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering Aberavon Beach and its promenade comes into effect on 1...
RSPCA Cymru and Dyfed-Powys Police have issued a joint plea to members of the public to continue to be respectful and give sufficient space to a...
The lambing season is upon us and with many public paths crossing fields of sheep, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is appealing to dog walkers...
Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Bridgend as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th rehome this year – in the form of an adorable, devoted duo. Taking the accolade are five-year-old Jack Russell Pug crosses, Pixie...
59 dogs have been retrieved during police operations across Swansea Neath Port Talbot, in conjunction with the RSPCA, Animal Welfare and the NCA, on Wednesday, 31st...
As the fifth anniversary of the compulsory microchipping of dogs approaches, GoCompare Pet Insurance is reminding all pet owners of the vital importance of keeping their...
A vote has just passed in the Senedd introducing new regulations for pet sales. The regulations will also ban third party sales of puppies and kittens....
