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Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

xl bully dog lies in the grass in the sun

How much do you really know about the dog that everyone is talking about?

Struggling with the cost of neutering? These places can help

a man hugs a jack russell next to a Christmas tree

All your dog wants for Christmas is a bodyguard to keep them safe from unfamiliar sights and sounds

A tan dog sleeping on the couch while a short haired woman rests on her arms on the edge of the couch looking at the dog sadly

As more and more animals come into the care of rescue centres, those who care for them are suffering, too

a woman crouches in front of a frozen stream with an elderly dog in a pushchair

Let them know how much they’ve done for you by doing everything for them

Man walks with back to camera surrounded by dogs

Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for

a picture of a Fila Brasileiro

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

a woman with brown hair and an orange crouches down to stroke a large stray dog

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

woman on a beach in greece petting a stray dog

Before you pet that stray dog on your holiday, find out how to protect yourself and still show compassion


XL bully puppy

The UK’s XL Bully ban has led to a tragic rise in cruelty cases

a large dog sits somberly on a bench in a town square

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

Two vets sit on the pavement in the background with an old Staffie dog in the foreground.

Meet the charity that helps protect the animal-human bond

A woman tries to snuggle a reluctant cat

If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help

three puppies eat kibble under a tree

The new bill, seen as a potential death sentence for many of Turkey’s cherished street dogs, was passed in July. Activists tell us they will keep on fighting



Tabby cat

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

two dogs in a park

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…

a man with dreadlocks holds up a french bulldog puppy and they both look at the camera

”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”

woman with tattoos strokes big grey dog

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

A little girl on the floor of her living room with a cat who has just come out of a cat carrier. A woman sits on the sofa behind her smiling.

Learn more about the important partnership between the two charities

Woman with ginger hair at a table with her laptop and her white dog on her lap

There’s nothing dog parents love talking about more than their pups, so why not tell the world about them?

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A total of £76,500 has been paid out so far

It’s not all cuddling cute puppies and kittens…

a man smiles at a fluffy white dog in a pet food store

Plus, how to donate to pet food banks to help other pet parents in need

a picture of an Alaskan Malamute with its paws up on a cage door

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

A dog lying on a rug with a litter of puppies feeding from her.

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

a woman with curly red hair hugs her cat tight

Right now if your pet is stolen, the government treats it as property theft, instead of the loss of a valued family member

Portrait of six pure-bred Husky puppies sitting side by side on a table while their breeder tried to arrange them for a photo in the background

Look out for untrustworthy breeders – and report them

Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry star in John Wick with two German Shepherd dogs.

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

 


A woman walking 5 dogs on leashes outside.

A study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behaviour

Brown dog with white markings standing in leaves

The truth is breed labels are often wrong

girl in a yellow top and baseball cap hugs a big fluffy white dog on a beach

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

A man with a face tattoo, a man with a beard and a woman with face tattoos hug black labrador puppies

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

woman hugging dog

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

friendly looking xl bully smiling over fence wearing pink and black sweater/harness

From 1 February, XL Bullies must follow a strict set of rules and hold a certificate of exemption. Here’s what that means for your dog

A woman sitting on a couch with three dogs.

How the author and founder of Pup Culture Rescue is fusing her experience in the entertainment industry with her passion for animal advocacy

Korean K9 rescue volunteers.

The legislation aims to end the practice by 2027. Here’s what you can do to help right now

Henry and Finn family portrait

“We don’t just go to Mexico to enjoy the beaches. We’re there to help dogs, make donations, make a difference – which, for me, adds a lot more meaning to travelling around in a van”

Woman from Battersea Rescue petting white and brown dog outside

The charities and shelters that need your help this Christmas

Gus holding his dog Birdie on his shoulders against a solid pink background

The Olympic skier, actor and advocate on rescuing his dog during the Winter Games and using his voice for good causes

hannah shaw royal canin shelter project

The rescue advocate and pet nutrition brand are partnering with Greater Good Charities for a contest that will reward 20 shelters across the U.S. $1,000 grants. 


An English bulldog resting on a floor.

One of the most popular breeds in the world is also one of the least genetically diverse, causing huge implications for the breed

A woman in a bright yellow-orange sweater holding a striped kitten in one hand and a credit card in the other while using her laptop in front of her

When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.

Sir Darius Brown and Beagle dog on his lap.

This self-described “guardian for the pets” makes bow ties to advocate for animals who needs a home.


Animal activists hold banners against Yulin Dog Meat Festival in front of Yulin City Representative office in Beijing, China, June 10, 2016.

On June 21, thousands of dogs will be slaughtered in Yulin, China. Organizations working to ban this barbaric event need your help to raise awareness now.

shelter kittens playing with a round blue plastic toy with balls

Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping!

A hand holding a kitten with a cat tattooed at the hand.

Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady, on how you can help with the springtime arrival of orphaned kittens.

Here is a list of orgs sending resources, so you can help from where you are.

A woman in a yellow sweater and jeans sitting and petting the head of her gray cat eating dry food from the floor in her kitchen

These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.

National Rescue Dog Show

Because mixed-breed dogs deserve applause, too.

three lucy and kaya candles (white candle named chonky potato, pink named land seal, and rose gold named velvet hippo) all for the stand up for pit bulls fundraiser

Each month, Lucy and Kaya donates a portion of proceeds to a different dog rescue. For October, it’s Stand Up for Pits.

A man in dark clothes and a woman in a magenta shirt and overalls, both holding cocktails, smiling and looking down at their dog.

You really can have it all.

A sad dog in a cage with its head and paws sticking out.

The state passed a bill that will end the inhumane breeding and transport process. 

Hope Reiner smiling at the camera seated in a brown chair hugging a Golden Retriever rescue dog named Oliver

Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.

Kinship's cover star Hannah Shaw smiling at the camera behind a cat tower with two kittens sitting on top of it

The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.

Couple hugging their Pit Bull

Everything you need to know about the five breeds dubbed “Pit Bulls.”

Dog tied on a short chain

A new law bans chaining up dogs outside in Texas.

Couple hugging their pit bull

Under the new animal-welfare laws, insurers will no longer be able to discriminate against pet parents of certain dog breeds.

Hybrid Czechoslovakian Wolfdog rescue sanctuary

Ownership of wolf-dogs is on the rise putting animals are in danger.

Boxer breed dog standing in profile at the top of the stairs indoors with dark lighting

Pedigree Dogs Exposed revealed how breed standards had contorted some breeds into increasingly unhealthy dogs.