Animal Welfare

Buying Or Selling A Dog: The Lockdown Rules
In order to help combat the spread of the Corona virus, and in accordance with the government’s ‘Stay At Home’ stance, we STRONGLY advise against all face-to-face transactions at this time and would ask our members to please abide by regulations in order to keep yourselves, and others, safe.

How To Keep Your Pets Safe During Christmas
There are a few precautions that you must take to ensure you keep your pets safe during Christmas time. Read on to find out some of the essential steps.

Change The Tale With Our Friends At Dogs Trust
This Christmas, our friends at Dogs Trust want to Change The Tale for thousands of puppies who are born to be smuggled into the UK and sold for profit.

Captive Birds in Britain Must Be Kept Indoors
Amidst an outbreak of bird flu, all poultry, captive birds, turkeys, and hens must be kept indoors in Britain from the 14th of December.

How To Avoid Being Petfished This Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, we have to be extra careful when buying pets online. Seasonal demand for animals means dishonest breeders and sellers are more active than ever. We really need to understand #WhosBehindThePet to avoid being #Petfished.

House Plants To Keep Away From Your Dog
House plants can add a certain green touch to your home and are quite decorative to have. However, if your beloved dog decides to snack on your plants, chances are, they can be detrimental to their health – or cause a death that could’ve been avoided. In this article, we’ll look at the 15 common house plants that can be dangerous for dogs if ingested.

The Importance Of Companions For Small Animals
Some animals will become depressed if kept alone. Some will fight to the death if housed together. Does your pet need a companion?

Preloved Restricts The Sale Of Small Rabbit Hutches
Rabbits are often kept in accommodation less than 2 meters wide, which is far too small for them. That’s why Preloved are removing all small hutches intended for rabbits.

Preloved Introduces Mandatory Microchipping For Cats
From October 2020, Preloved has introduced mandatory microchipping for cats being rehomed on it’s site. But why, and what does this mean for sellers?

The Developmental Stages Of A Kitten: A Guide By Preloved
If you’re looking to introduce a little furry friend into your family home, we think it’s important that you have the right information about its developmental stages before you starting the rehoming process. Knowing the major growth milestones of a kitten is vital to making informed decisions about bringing a bundle of fluff into your home.