From adoption, nutrition and general pet care to wonderful charities for our friends, find all things animal below:
Problem Dog
Janice R. Otter is a pet behaviourist with over 25 years of experience. She has saved thousands of dogs from being destroyed, and trained hundreds of owners! No matter the age, sex, size or temperament of your dog, Janice can help. She also provides training for deaf dogs and has saved many of them from shelters.

Cobbydog
Cobbydog, E and S Feeds Ltd is a family based British dog food manufacturer based in the Yorkshire Dales. Established in 1976, we have over 48 years experience of providing dogs with sound, balanced and complete nutrition.
PetStay
PetStay’s 5-star service is unique to your dog or dogs, with our experienced carers providing them with exclusive boarding and all the love and attention they would get at home. Your dog is an individual and deserves care to match whether they are better suited to a pet sitter, dog boarder or kennels. We work with you to help match your dog with their perfect carer who can ensure their normal routine is followed and they know their likes and dislikes.

Est. 40 years this year, Look North Grooming & Training Centre Ltd has proved to be one of the top dog and cat grooming salons in the country. We use only the best quality products that accommodate all skin and coat types and we are continuously updating styles and techniques to conform to the grooming standards.
Proprietor and Senior Stylist, Joanne Angus, is one of the founder members of the Guild of Master Groomers, and also Groom Team England which represents our country in the World Championships. Joanne, and Zoe Duffy who is our tutor and head stylist, are highly respected competition judges and examiners for the Pet Industry Federation. Joanne and Zoe also hold the highest grooming award, Licentiateship of the City and Guilds Institute (LCGI).
With this amount of experience and knowledge under one roof where else would you want to take your dog or cat for grooming? With individual requirements and needs, each animal is treated with the professional care they deserve during their stay with us.
Look North has no added extras or hidden costs because to us a pets wellbeing doesn’t mean some of it, but all of it! Prices quoted include bathing, drying, trimming & styling, hand stripping, nail and ear care and health checks with variances only dictated by breed, condition and owners request.
Contact Look North Grooming & Training Centre Ltd on 01535 661776 for further information or to book an appo
Fireworks night can be terrifying for many dogs, but did you know that teaching dogs to cope with noise fears in advance can help lessen the stress they experience when they hear the unexpected whizz, pop and bang of fireworks? To avoid the fear and anguish many dogs will go through during fireworks displays, it’s so important that owners plan ahead to help them and their dogs feel prepared and comfortable when 5th November comes around. Gradually teaching your dog that noises are not scary will help them be able to cope with unexpected noises over time. This usually involves playing recorded versions of the scary noises, but starting at such a low volume that your dog is not worried by them. The volume and direction of sounds are changed over time, but so slowly that your dog does not show any signs of fear. The sounds should also be associated with something that they enjoy, such as their favourite treats or a game. Dogs who are very frightened already may require support from a qualified, experienced behaviourist. For more tips and advice visit Dogs Trust Dog School, a national network of experienced trainers providing fun, educational courses for all dog owners based on up-to-date scientific research. Using reward-based training methods, we teach the key skills your dog needs to thrive in everyday situations, including focusing on helping dogs to cope with unusual sounds, so they remain relaxed and happy! We’ll help teach you how to slowly introduce noises to your dogs and help them learn that fireworks are not so scary after all! Courses are five weeks long, with a free introductory session. To find your nearest dog school visit www.dogstrustdogschool.org.uk and take your first step towards making the most of your relationship with your four-legged friend now.
200,000 cats and kittens helped every year, but still many more need help.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Through our network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres, we help care for abandoned cats and kittens across the UK.
Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
It’s an ambitious vision. However, we truly believe it can be achieved because of our passion, our professional approach and simply because cats are among the UK’s most popular companion pets.
We have simple and clear objectives to help cats:
- Homing – we help to find good homes for cats in need
- Neutering – we promote the benefits of neutering to prevent unwanted litters from being born and becoming the abandoned cats of tomorrow
- Information – we improve people’s understanding of cats and their care and help to educate people of all ages about cats and their welfare requirements
We live in a world where there are many more cats than available homes and yet large numbers of unneutered cats are still allowed to have kittens. Sadly, abandoned and neglected cats remain commonplace.
At any one time we can have many thousands of cats in our care across the country. And there are many more that need our help. They may be abandoned, unwanted, mistreated or seeking a new home because their owners can’t care for them any longer. Old, sick, frightened…each cat that arrives in our care is different and we are committed to giving each and every one, the love and care they need for as long as it takes to find them a loving home.
Every cat that comes into us is health checked, treated for fleas and worms and vaccinated and neutered to get them ready for rehoming. We also microchip every cat, so that if they do become separated from their new owner the pair can be quickly reunited.
This dedication ensures the best possible start in their new life. However, such a high level of care comes at a high cost. From the moment a cat comes into our care, to the happy day they leave with their new family, we will do all we can to ensure the best start in their new home.
We never put a healthy cat to sleep
It is our ambition to help even more cats than we do already and cats and their welfare are at the heart of everything we do.
We can only be there for all the cats and kittens that need us with the support of kind friends, friends who are caring and generous cat lovers kind enough to consider making a significant gift towards our work. Not only can you help us to continue to offer shelter, food and care to thousands of unwanted cats and kittens – you can also help to make the world a better place for every cat by helping to educate people to become better owners and by supporting neutering programmes that will stop unplanned litters becoming the unwanted cats of tomorrow.
Can you help give cats a better today and a brighter tomorrow?
Please consider becoming a Friend of our new Black Cat Society. For further information, please contact Mandy Pope our Major Gift Manager on 01625 877 208 or email Mandy mandy.pope@cats.org.uk