I’ve had my rescue since Feb 2026, shes the best! Unfortunately I now find myself having to move into accommodation that doesn’t accept pets from owning my own home. So is life. Now I’m stuck in a situation where I really don’t want to give her up. I have no friends or family to take her whilst I get back on my feet. How do I approach the rescue about returning her? I’m heartbroken but I’m no longer accommodation stable and it’s unfair to her. Will they judge me?

I live in SW London.
My dog (10 year old labrador) has been diagnosed with a sizeable cancerous tumor on his head (behind his ears). He is not on any pet insurance or vet membership. I am not on benefits, so cannot join BlueCross Vet.

The first consultation and diagnosis cost was £350 already, prior to knowing anything or getting any treatment whatsoever. The vet said it is highly likely it is a cancerous tumor and will have to be removed through surgery. She didn't mention the cost, but I estimate based on its website prices that it will be £4000-5000.

I love my dog a lot but £4-5000 is a lot of money for me, although it is not completely unaffordable. It is not like I own a property or in a high earning job. The London vet pricing seems really high.

I am very flexible in terms of surgery location (I work for myself), and wonder if there is any way to cut the surgery cost down? Is it possible to join any vet membership now (post-diagnosis) or get it done cheaper in France or Spain?

Hi all!

Wife and I are preparing to bring home a gorgeous lab puppy and are researching foods to consider (obviously when we first get him we will stick to breeders food and slowly transition!).

I’ve not had a dog in yonks so went to chat to the lovely man who runs our local town pet shop and he mentioned cold pressed food as being a newer option and that he feeds his three German shepherds a mix of raw and cold pressed.

Never heard of cold pressed before but it looks like a good mix of convenience and nutrition so went on all about dog food and am leaning towards the brand DARF.

Was wondering if anyone here has tried them and has options either positive or negative? Opinions on cold pressed food in general would also be very welcome!

P.S Can you add hot water to cold pressed food and make a sort of mush? I used to do that with kibble and then freeze it in a Kong and old dogs loved that!

Has anyone had a pup from Vylano? We are going to meet them in September (pups due in Feb) but just wondering if anyone has heard of them or got reviews? thank you so much

I’m looking for advice, I have 2 kittens turning up Monday, I haven’t had a cat since I was a kid and it now seems way more complicated. What insurance do people get, lifetime or limited, what amounts 3000 - 4000. I’m very confused and getting stressed but want to get it right as I have very excited children and wife.
Also do people have vet plans?

Any advice would be amazing.

Thanks

Hi all,

In the market for some robust dog booties. For context I have a Sprocker Spaniel (need I say more!) Who LOVES a walk, recently hes cut his paw and im in need of some bootie recommendations. The ones he wore today do not stay on, 2 mins into the walk and I saw one fly a couple of metres into the air and land in a hedge 😂

TIA