It is essential that pet insurance customers give their dog the correct amount of exercise required for the lifestyle of the breed, it has been claimed. Kennel Club secretary Caroline Kisko said dog insurance subscribers must consider the pooch's age, size and lifestyle when deciding what diet to give them and how much exercise they will require. Ms Kisko also … More →

An RSPCA officer was forced into donning her wet suit and wading into a river to save a stranded cat in the middle of the River Ouse in Huntingdon. The officer was called by a concerned member of the public who had heard the cat crying in the river. Jane Folly of the RSPCA attended the incident in a bid … More →

The Dogs Trust Glasgow rehoming centre has claimed that the most popular name pet insurance customers give to dogs is Max as the institution currently has five residents with that name. Dogs Trust Glasgow rehoming centre manager Sandra Lawton said it's not unusual to have two dogs at the shelter with the same name but to have five is completely … More →

The Blue Cross has joined a number of major pet charities across the country to call on the government to urgently overhaul the Dangerous Dogs Act following a BBC documentary that exposed the failings of the current regulations. Death Row Dogs shown on the BBC on Tuesday (January 24th) followed the West Midlands police force as they captured terrified and … More →

Dog insurance customers could face tough new laws when it comes to their pets fouling the region's streets and parks. Councillors are considering introducing a number of dog exclusion zones that would help council staff maintain public ground more easily. As part of the proposals, Dog Control Orders could be introduced, which would allow on-the-spot fines to be issued to … More →

A makeup artist has abandoned her promising career to create a line of sweaters for cat insurance customers. Showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit that prime minister David Cameron hopes will lift the country out of the economic doldrums, US citizen Melanie Manson, 38, cut short her career to create fashionable, comfortable and tailored garments for hairless Sphynx cats. She is now … More →

A grandfather was saved by his pet Labradoodle after falling and being knocked unconscious. The unusual dog, which is a relatively popular modern breed, stuck by the avid walker's side after he fell 40 feet into a ravine and when the walker regained consciousness the canine journeyed to a nearby pub and alerted drinkers of his master's condition. Speaking to … More →

Pet insurance customers in Hereford have celebrated Janet Cronin and her pet pooch Buster's win in the Hereford Times Pet Idol competition. The duo scooped the top prize in the contest – an A3, framed hand drawn portrait of her beloved dog by local artist Stewart Lilley as well as £100 worth of countrywide vouchers. Speaking to the news provider … More →