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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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New Exhibition: Kennel Club Art Gallery immerses visitors in dynasty of...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is unveiling an immersive exhibition showcasing a collection of iconic canine portraits by the renowned Earl family, alongside personal artefacts, photographs and letters. Paintings by the Earl family have long been praised by critics for their ability to capture the unique characters of society’s much-loved...
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The most emotional dog films of all time revealed

Pass the tissues and get ready for a good cry, as Canine Cottages have unearthed the most emotional dog films of all time, using IMDB data. Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009) was revealed to be the saddest dog film ever created, followed by Fluke (1995) and Marley and Me...
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Bulldog brothers with health complications look for experienced home

Two bulldogs who struggle to walk in the hot weather are looking for an experienced and understanding home to take them on - and keep them safe. Four-year-old brothers Bobby and Reggie arrived in RSPCA care in January after their owner’s circumstances changed and they could no longer take care...
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Come woof, come all to festival for four-legged friends

The countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as DogFest is coming to Ragley Hall at the end of May. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which has a rehoming centre in Kenilworth and a charity shop in Stratford-upon-Avon, is the charity partner for this year’s...
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Rosewood Pet Products supports Ukraine animal aid

Rosewood Pet Products has made a donation of pet supplies to support a local team delivering aid to animals affected by events in Ukraine. David Pryce, who set up the project, made the 1,400-mile journey to the Polish / Ukraine border with friend Vince Price to deliver thousands of pounds worth of...
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Four puppy sellers admit their parts in £850k fraud

Four members of a puppy-selling gang have pleaded guilty to offences in connection with the fraudulent sale of puppies. Kelly Jean Bennett and Ricky Jay Bennett, both of Weymouth Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays; plus Steven Gilmore Foster and Stacey Jane Hayward, both of Colliford Road, West Thurrock, all stood trial...
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Walking dogs in hot weather could end in tragedy, warn vets

Emergency vets have issued a plea to dog owners to avoid exercising their pets during the hottest part of the day, warning the average survival rate of a dog diagnosed with heat stroke is only 50%, and can be fatal in as little as 15 minutes.   The warning comes after the Met...
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Couple get life ban on keeping all animals after death of...

A couple who abused their cats - which led to the death of a kitten and left two other pets with fractured bones - have been banned from keeping animals for life. Callum Richardson and Ellen Jayne Symon of Hazel Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, both pleaded guilty to one animal welfare...
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Paleo Ridge expands sponsorship of World Cup bound Tails We Win...

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, today announces that it has extended its sponsorship of the Tails We Win flyball team to fulfil the team’s dog food needs. Since 2018 Paleo Ridge has partnered with Tails We Win, offering a discount across...
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Dog abandoned at Penrith Vets with a broken leg now looking...

Staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria are searching for a home for a young dog who was abandoned with a broken leg at a Penrith Vets. The Saluki, who has been named Kevin, is thought to have been hit by a car, resulting in a broken leg as well as some...
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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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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...