Families struggling to cope

With jobs being lost and families struggling to cope with the increased lost of living, it comes to no surprise that rehoming centres are inundated with dogs looking for new homes. Dogs Trust in Canterbury spoke to us about the increased problem of stray and abandoned dogs, as well as the rise of people coming in having to give up their dogs.

Importance of pet insurance

Owning pets can be very expensive, especially when it comes to vet bills. Pet insurance is a necessity for every pet owner.

Dog theft to order on the rise

Pet thefts across the country are on the rise, in fact high value pets are being stolen to order.

Traceable Chips

Microchipping is an important way to protect yourself if your pet decides to wonder off, but it is often overlooked by pet owners.

A dog just for Christmas?

The Dogs Trust's famous saying "A dog is for life not just for Christmas" seems to have been ignored this year as the number of abandoned dogs around the country jumps six per cent on last year.

Staffies make lovely family pets

You may think of Staffordshire Bull terriers as a status dogs, but if trained well and brought up in a loving family they can make a good family pet.

Exotic pets being abandoned

Cats and dogs are not the only pets to be abandoned in the recession, reptiles are extremely expensive to keep, and more and more are being abandoned at rehoming centres.

How much could owning a pet really cost?

Thinking of getting yourself a pet? Have you considered all the costs and how much it could cost you?