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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Searching for a new home for rescued pony Teyah

Teyah is the Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s 1000th rescued pony and she is now looking for a home with a carer through the charity’s Sanctuary at Home scheme. Teyah, whose name was chosen by members of the public, was born at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary in 2020 after her...
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Post Covid businesses urged to make office more pet friendly

With over four in ten Brits getting a new cat or dog in the past two years during the pandemic, premium raw pet food company, Bella & Duke has opened the UK’s most pet friendly office as work life returns to normal with the addition of some four-legged team...
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Cat stuck in tree for 4 days is reunited with owners...

A cat rescued by the RSPCA after being stranded in a tree for four days has been reunited with his grateful owner. RSPCA Inspector Deborah Beats and Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Helen Chapman used ladders to retrieve the cat, called Pudding, from the branches of a tree in Fallowfield, Manchester...
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Top tips to keep pets calm when moving house

Spring is a popular time of year to buy a new home, with many properties on the market and people eager to complete before summer. 2022 has seen an increase in people moving, with the number of home buyer enquiries up 15% higher compared to January 2021. During this busy...
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Over two-thirds of pet owners spend more on their pets than...

Latest data into pet owners’ outlook on costs and care for pets shows over seven in 10 Brits are willing to spend more on their pet than themselves. The new research from MoneySuperMarket analysed pet owners’ attitudes towards financing their furry friends, revealing Brits spend an average of almost £500 on luxury items...
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Dog who ‘spent all of his time staring at the wall’...

A matted and terrified little terrier who was so shutdown that he spent weeks hiding in his kennel staring at the wall has finally found a loving new home and now enjoys woodland walks with his doggy friend. Ralph was one of 26 little dogs rescued by RSPCA inspectors in...
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Pup Stars: Shortlist announced for the UK’s most musical dogs

Finalists revealed for a competition to find the UK’s most musical dogs, with eight talented pups vying for the public vote to be crowned the ultimate ‘Pup Star’. Whilst record deals for dogs are few and far between, Canine Cottages have been on the hunt for the UK’s first ‘Pup...
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Reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England set out

New proposals to make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dogs with their owners have been set out by the Government. An eight-week consultation will seek views on improvements to the pet microchipping database system, including faster access for approved users and regular reminders for keeping records...
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Top 10 tips for going on holiday with your dog

Going on holiday with your family is usually filled with fun, laughter and joy but too often we leave a little piece of our heart at home, and arguably, our favourite family member – our dog! As we embark into Spring and the days get warmer and nights longer, families...
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Food-loving feline who weighed more than 1.5 stone sheds the pounds...

A ten-year-old cat who was so overweight that she couldn’t groom herself or get through a cat flap, has shed the pounds and is now looking for a new home. Motsy came into the RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre last October after her owner sadly passed away. On arrival she weighed...
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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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...