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A leading canine first aid expert has called for dog-owners to be conker aware after treating pets who have ingested the surprisingly poisonous item. Many people like to collect conkers, especially children, and conkers are said to deter spiders if placed in the corner of the room. But conkers, which fall from horse-chestnut trees, contain a toxin which, if eaten by a dog, can cause them to vomit, have diarrhea or even collapse. Qualified veterinary nurse Rachel Bean, who wro

Animal lovers across the UK are being urged to donate just one meal to help rescue centres feed the animals in their care. Naturewatch Foundation has launched its annual Donate a Dinner campaign ahead of World Animal Day on Sunday 4 October. Individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community groups can support the appeal by donating a tin or packet of pet food, purchasing an item from a rescue centre’s wishlist or giving the cost of a meal. Supporters can also organise

Three animal rights campaigners who openly rescued three lambs from the King’s Sandringham Estate are due to stand trial accused of theft. Animal Rising director Rose Patterson, Rosa Sharkey and Sarah Foy will appear at Norwich Crown Court on Monday, September 21, following the removal of the animals from Appleton Farm in May 2023. The lambs, named Sammy, Sunny and Sooty, were taken from the farm, which forms part of the Sandringham estate, before the women handed themselves

Fashion, music and animal welfare collided in London last night as campaigners launched a rebellious new clothing range to help beagles rescued from animal testing. L/R Collette Cooper, Anna Webb and Ira Moss Actor and musician Collette Cooper and actor and musician Lois Winstone have joined forces with renowned fashion designer Gresham Blake to create the limited-edition “God Save The Beagles” T-shirt. Inspired by the raw energy and rebellious spirit of 1980s punk, the desig

Britain’s endangered red squirrel could still find its way onto the country’s new wildlife-themed banknotes after the Bank of England confirmed elements of the designs remain undecided. The development follows a public campaign which saw 487 red squirrel artworks and photographs submitted to Save Our Reds CIC after the species was omitted from the Bank’s shortlist of animals being considered as the principal images for the new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. A selection of the su

An animal rights campaigner spending 21 days and nights locked inside a pig farrowing crate says she is feeling increasingly drained as the gruelling protest takes its toll. Animal News Agency founder Hayley O'Keeffe visited Michelle yesterday Michelle Farnham, 28, was speaking on Day 16 of her demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London, where she is highlighting the conditions endured by mother pigs on British factory farms. The Animal Rising campaign manager entered the meta

When former actress Kimberly Freeman rescued a tiny Pomeranian from a kill shelter in New York, she had no idea the little dog would change the course of her life or help create a remarkable community of 8,000 Pomeranians and their owners. The London Pomeranians at their recent event in Hyde Park Kimberly, who appeared in television shows including Gossip Girl and Elementary, as well as off-Broadway productions, brought Folly back to Britain when she returned to London. The n

Eighteen endangered orangutans have been rescued in just one month as devastating forest and land fires tear through their habitats in Indonesia. Two mothers clutching their tiny infants were among six orangutans evacuated from plantations in West Kalimantan after flames cut off their access to the forest. The latest rescues bring the total number of orangutans saved from the fire crisis over the past month to 18, highlighting the mounting pressure on wildlife as blazes destr

Dog trainers, walkers, groomers and canine health professionals came together in Bishopstone to celebrate the opening of Potter Paws’ new site. Debbie and Tash of Potter Paws at the launch event The gathering brought together businesses that share a commitment to putting dogs’ welfare at the heart of their work. For Potter Paws director and head trainer Debbie Potter, seeing so many familiar faces in one place suggested the start of something bigger. “It feels like we’re star

An award-winning dog trainer who says owners’ emotions can have a profound effect on their pets is launching a national awareness day to encourage people to look beyond behaviour and consider how their animals truly feel. Nina Fotara with her own dogs Nina Fotara, 53, is a trainer, behaviourist and Holistic Gundog Specialist who works with dogs and their guardians through Confident Canine, based in Purleigh, Essex. Her business is built around nervous-system-led training and

Children aged six and under are being referred to the RSPCA after harming cats, alarming new figures have revealed. Cats are now the animals most frequently harmed by young people in England and Wales, with 64 per cent of incidents involving felines referred to the charity’s interventions team concerning children aged 11 or younger. One in five referrals involving harm to cats concerned children aged six or under. The specialist team provides help and guidance when a child or

Chris Packham has visited an animal rights campaigner who is spending three weeks confined inside a pig farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square. The wildlife presenter and activist met Michelle Farnham yesterday (Wednesday) as she marked the ninth day of her protest against factory farming. Michelle, 28, entered the crate outside the National Gallery on September 1 and has vowed not to leave it for 21 consecutive days and nights. The Animal Rising campaign manager is able to stan

Two chickens found trapped in a hedge at the Creamfields music festival have been rescued by the RSPCA. The cockerel and hen are believed to have strayed onto the festival campsite at the Daresbury Estate, near Warrington, before the four-day electronic dance music event began. Festival-goers spotted the birds running along a hedge, with one helping RSPCA Inspector Leanne Cooper carry out the unusual rescue on Saturday, August 29. Leanne had to make her way through roadblocks

An animal rights campaigner who has locked herself inside a pig farrowing crate for 21 days and nights has revealed how the gruelling protest is taking its toll. Michelle Farnham, 28, was speaking on the ninth day of her demonstration (Wednesday) in Trafalgar Square, where she is attempting to highlight the conditions endured by mother pigs on British factory farms. The Animal Rising campaign manager entered the crate outside the National Gallery on September 1 and has vowed

A tiny Pomeranian who spent years confined to a breeding cage before being sold into China’s dog meat trade is discovering love and freedom in her new Lincolnshire home. Beth, a grey Pomeranian thought to be between four and six years old, had known little beyond the inside of a cage after being used for commercial breeding. She was eventually discarded and sold into the meat trade, where her future looked bleak until she was rescued by Slaughterhouse Survivors. The little do

A French bulldog who was left with a fractured skull, jaw and ribs after being physically abused by his former owner has found a loving new home with the vet who helped save his life. Fred finally has his happy and safe home with his new family Fred was just seven months old when he was rescued by the RSPCA with multiple broken bones, significant damage to one eye and a broken ear. Despite everything he endured, the affectionate puppy pulled through following intensive treatm

A landmark £450,000 research grant could transform the way scientists study leukaemia and reduce the number of mice used in research by up to 80 per cent. The funding will enable Dr Minerva Bosch-Fortea, of Barts Cancer Institute, to develop a pioneering, completely animal-free model of the environment inside bone marrow where leukaemia cells develop. The grant, announced to mark World Leukaemia Day on September 4, is being funded by The Humane Research Trust with support fro

From tucking into giant ice lollies to splashing in the sea, these adorable dogs certainly knew how to keep their cool during Britain’s record-breaking summer. Pet Remedy invited its followers to send in photographs showing how their four-legged friends enjoyed the “dog days of summer”. The joyful collection features dogs making the most of beach trips, caravan holidays, shady spots and cooling treats as temperatures soared across the country. Pasha, owned by Angela Donnachie

A spectacular moth which beats its wings more than 80 times a second has become a regular sight in gardens across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire following the summer heatwaves. The hummingbird hawk-moth, which resembles its tiny American namesake as it hovers over flowers, normally journeys to Britain from southern Europe. Traditionally considered a niche favourite among nature enthusiasts, the insect has been propelled into the mainstream this year by the sheer n

Hero donkeys and mules have been helping remote communities survive devastating wildfires in Colombia by carrying vital supplies into areas inaccessible to vehicles. The working animals transported water, food and medical supplies as fires swept through parts of Tolima, making them an essential part of the emergency response. But many suffered injuries and illness while supporting fire-hit families, including dehydration, pneumonia, breathing problems, eye damage, skin lesion