1 in 3 Pet Owners Worry That Their Pet is Overweight
A third of British pet owners believe their pooches and moggies have piled on the pounds and fear their pet is overweight.
Concern over podgy pets has grown in the last few years, with veterinary...
Stowaway Baby Pigeons Found on Royal Navy Warship
Two pigeon chicks found in a hidden nest on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been rescued and safely transported by the Royal Navy to the RSPCA’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Taunton, Somerset.
The chicks -...
Puppy and Kitten Pet Shop Sale Ban
Pet shops and dealers in England will be banned from selling puppies and kittens under government plans.
The proposals, which have gone out to consultation, will mean those wanting to buy or adopt a pet...
Get knitting to help unwanted cats stay cosy this autumn
Knitters are being asked to help unwanted cats and kittens this autumn by making homemade blankets and mouse toys for Cats Protection.
The UK’s largest cat charity will be launching its annual Knitting Bee appeal...
Hedgehog Poisoning Horror in Andover
Test Valley Borough Council has issued a warning to residents to take care when using rat poisons following a number hedgehog deaths in the West Wellow area.
Portfolio holder for housing and environmental health, councillor...
Look Before you Lock to Protect Curious Kitties
A plea for the public to check their sheds and garages for cats has been issued following a rise in the number of missing felines this summer.
Cats Protection is asking people to ‘look before...
Stag Saved from Swimming Pool
Two RSPCA officers saved the life of a stricken deer who’d fallen into a swimming pool in Hampshire during the heatwave.
An Ibsley resident called the animal welfare charity on Friday morning (3 August) after...
Owning a Pet Increases your Chances of Being Happy and Successful
It’s official – owning a pet increases your chances of being happy and successful, according to a study.
Experts who polled 1,000 dog and cat owners over the age of 55, and 1,000 adults of...
Poor Quality Feeding for Cats
Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food as well as often handing out scraps of their own meals, including chocolate and cheese, research has found.
A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed...
Top Tips for Keeping your Puss safe this Autumn
Cat owners can find out how to keep their pets safe and healthy during the colder months with Cats Protection’s autumn cat care tips. The UK’s largest cat charity has issued advice about caring...
This Weeks Favourites ANDOVER
Family pay tribute to Devizes man who died following collision
The family of a man who sadly died following a collision on the A360 have paid tribute to him.
Andrew Fulford, aged 47, of Devizes,...
Man, 43, sentencing for suspected robberies in Monxton
A man from King's Somborne is appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court for multiple crimes in King's Somborne tomorrow.
Wayne Black, aged 43, of Lancaster Green,...
Man to face court following accused Andover murder
A 21-year-old man will face the courts today after being accused of the Turin Court murder. Ben Harvey, of Ridges View, Little London, will...