Pet adoption & fostering UK

Learn about why this beautiful cat is considered contraversial by some

Adopting internationally? Here’s what to expect

Yes, they’re the supermodel of the cat world, but do they belong in your house?

Weighing up the pros and cons

Sadly, there are people out there without dogs’ best interests at heart

Rescue cats are the best cats

For the dogs who didn’t quite make the cut, but still make perfect pets

Everything you need to know about fostering dogs in the UK

When rehoming your cat is the kindest choice, not cruelty

Give the gift of a temporary home to a kitty in need

Making the choice to surrender your cat is a hard one, but there are charities who can help

 “She’s taught me a love I never knew existed”

Didn’t think naming your dog Toast said something about you? Think again...

“She senses my needs like I sense hers. I don’t know who I am without her.”

It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to rehome your pet safely if you have to

“You realise that they can’t do anything without you. They need you. But then you realise you need them just as much”

It’s not just the XL Bully that the government has banned

A simple dog DNA test turned into a surprise discovery

Activists from Turkish rescue centres tell us how you can support them in their most desperate hour

Cats are famous for turning up again weeks, months and even years after they disappear. But why? And how do they do it?

It’s been nearly a month since Turkey passed the ‘massacre’ law that many feared would lead to a mass culling of the country’s beloved street dogs – here’s what’s been happening since

The charity’s latest figures reveal that cats are increasingly falling victim to deliberate weapon attacks

“I can rely on my cats to be there – no ghosting here – and, claws aside, they’ll  never intentionally hurt me”

As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…

”It’s the commodification of animals, it’s social currency – whether it’s to look hard or manly or to emulate a celebrity. We put pressure on that dog to play a role in our lives”

Beloved pets are often used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to manipulate their victims. That’s why Dogs Trust runs a specialist service to temporarily home dogs while their parents seek safety

Animal rescue centres are full as costs to provide emergency shelter mount to approximately £500,000 a month

No pets were asked to construct IKEA flat-pack furniture with their significant other in the making of these images

It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to surrender your pet safely if you have to

They might be bigger, but that just means there’s more of them to love

It’s not quite the same as buying secondhand clothes…

We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

Not sure if you can afford to bankroll a new cat for the rest of its life? Check out our comprehensive guide for all the costs involved

A report shows that man has a new best friend

Even if you do want to live that Elle Woods life...

The truth is breed labels are often wrong

You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?

People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what’s involved...

So-called ‘milestones’ are shifting these days. Is getting a dog the new getting hitched?

TikTok thinks the universe just provides you a cat – is that really a thing?

If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start

You’re in love, but is it irresponsible to add four paws to the mix?

At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done? 

A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal

Here’s why bonded kitties, senior cats and felines with FIV make just as amazing pets as any other

I adopted a couple of seniors because cats, like wine, only get better with age

Here’s how to help your rescue kitty feel at home

Feels high stakes because it kind of is

A vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten

Cat behaviourist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socialising cats

Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing

Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle

From where to begin looking to how to prepare your home for the new arrival

7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home

Sound advice from seasoned dog and cat parents who have been there

Why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds or tripods

Hundreds of dogs are rescued from hoarding situations every year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts

There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts

They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning

A cat behaviourist’s 10 steps for keeping your cat out of trouble

One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number when it comes to your dog

Five ways to warm a skittish dog to you

Double trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in

The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better – especially when you implement this advice

It’s a big decision, so tick these boxes before you sign on the dotted line

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet

From medical history to adoption fees to litter preferences, here’s everything you need to know

Why adopting two kittens may be easier (and better for them) than adopting one

Beyond more puppy love and snuggle time

Is it double the trouble or double the fun?

A veterinary nutritionist explains the causes, signs and treatment for how to increase their appetite