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Former stray hopes to escape to the country after 18-month wait...

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is currently caring for an array of ‘pawsome’ pooches but one in particular, who was found wandering the streets alone, is looking to escape to the countryside to enjoy peace and quiet and rural walks.  Three-year-old German Shepherd Cross, Tyson, arrived at the rehoming...
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Cats ‘feline’ the love at RSPCA centre are now looking for...

The RSPCA has issued a special rehoming appeal to find a purrfect home for two cats who fell in love at an RSPCA centre. Both cats were very timid when they each came into the RSPCA Newbrook Farm Animal Centre in Birmingham separately and would shy away from people but,...
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Top 10 hobbies both you and your dog can enjoy

With summer almost over it’s time to make the most of the season and discover new fun and fulfilling ways to spend quality time with your canine friend. Regardless of how long you’ve had your pet, it’s never too late to try out new activities and reinvent playtime. Bella &...
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Butternut Box launches national competition to make dogs famous

To celebrate International Dog Day (Friday 26th August), Butternut Box is launching a new ‘#DogsDeserveFame’ competition, giving 20 lucky pups the chance to become the famous stars of their very own billboard campaign. The chosen winners will attend an exclusive photoshoot, where they’ll get ready for their close up and...
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Furry Tyson’s a champion in need of a new home

A Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned in a house is hoping to make it third time lucky in his quest to find a forever home. Affectionate Tyson originally came into the charity’s Hillfield Animal Home in Stretton, Staffordshire, in December 2021 after his...
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Miracle moggy Roxy is back on her paws after vets save...

A Leeds veterinary practice is warning cat owners to be extra vigilant after saving the life of miracle moggy Roxy when she was shot with an air rifle. Vets at Beechwood Vets battled to save Roxy after she suffered horrific injuries caused by a single pellet, which went through her...
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Pooch & Mutt launch NEW High Protein Beef Jerky treats

Pooch & Mutt have launched a new high protein beef jerky treat as part of their all-natural selection of pet products. Made from 90% beef from the finest Finnish grass-fed cows and slow dried over 24 hours at low temperatures to lock in nutrients and moisture, these puppy-friendly, hypoallergenic treats...
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Gloucestershire team of dogs and owners race to firstplace at world’s...

ABC BABA from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, took first place in the Intermediate Kennel Club Team Final on Friday 12 August 2022. The winning team members and reserves were: Katherine Hills and her six-year-old crossbreed, Laila Mae Ellie Buffett and her three-year-old crossbreed, Captain crazy won the raffle Kerry Scott and her...
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RSPCA top tips: How to help stray cats in your area

The RSPCA gives its top tips on what the public can do to help healthy stray cats in their community. Cats can become strays for a variety of reasons and sometimes cats with owners can be mistaken for strays. It’s important to try and find the owner of any cat...
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600 dogs find loving homes in Dogs Trust Cardiff’s first year

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff as they celebrate a year of rehoming dogs across Wales and beyond. Since the state-of-the-art rehoming centre started finding loving homes for dogs in August 2021, the team have rehomed 600 dogs, and are confident that thanks to the support of the dog...
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Veterinary expert reveals you’ve been reading your dogs body language all...

The 26th August is International Dog Day, and as a nation of dog lovers we'll all be celebrating our furry friends. To help celebrate the day, veterinary expert Dr Linda Simon at pet wellness brand Pooch & Mutt has debunked some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Cat ownership reduces stress and loneliness

People experience stress in different forms every day. Studies have shown that most common cause of stress is work-related, with 4 in 5 adults frequently experiencing this. While a moderate level of stress can improve work performance and work efficiency, too much stress can lead to a negative effect on...