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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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Paul O’Grady falls head over tails for stray Battersea sausage dog

Paul O’Grady has adopted another Battersea rescue dog, who he fell in love with during recent filming of the hit TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Sausage, a Wire-Haired Dachshund, captured the TV presenter’s heart when she found herself in the care of Battersea’s London centre after...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary opens its doors for 2022

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is delighted to share its events schedule for 2022. This year, the charity is able to offer even more opportunities for people to come and visit their rescued horses and ponies and find out why the work they do matters. Covid restrictions over the last two...
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Cat best friends with ten year age gap looking for special...

The RSPCA in Canterbury is appealing to find a home for two bonded cats who came into the charity’s care as their owner could no longer care for them. Fluffy and Floss arrived at the RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton District Branch in London in December last year and have...
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Two dog-friendly pancake recipes to try this Shrove Tuesday

This Shrove Tuesday, many of us will be planning a good old-fashioned Pancake Day celebration. So, why not get our furry friends involved? Quite possibly one of the best foodie days of the year, Pancake Day is a time where we can completely indulge in sugary, buttery goodness without feeling...
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Dogs Trust is now rehoming within Cumbria

Staff at Dogs Trust Penrith are delighted to now be rehoming dogs locally via dedicated foster carers. As 2022 began, so did the new system to rehome dogs in the local area direct from foster homes in Cumbria.  Previously dogs were moved for rehoming from Penrith to one of Dogs...
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Arden Grange brings 25-year anniversary celebrations to Crufts

Celebrating 25 years in business, Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange is inviting visitors at Crufts 2022 to enter its draw to win £25,000 and a year’s supply of its super premium pet food. The company has been running a series of activities celebrating “25 Years of Trusted Nutrition”, including...
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Five life-changing dogs named as finalists in Crufts Hero Awards

The Kennel Club and actress Sally Phillips have revealed the five finalists of the prestigious Hero Dog Award, taking place at Crufts 2022. The annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Award celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs, the important role man’s best friend plays throughout our lives and...
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Rescue dog Diego hopes to be star player in home of...

A tiny Chihuahua has found himself in need of a retirement home where he can rest his paws after his owner passed away. Although at eleven Diego may no longer have the speed or fancy footwork of football legend Diego Maradona, who staff at Dogs Trust Kenilworth believe he may...
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Signs your dog may have a food intolerance, sensitivity or allergy...

Dogs can also have food intolerances, sensitivities, and allergies too – it's not just us! With this in mind, dog owners often find themselves wondering what the real differences are between these common complaints? Furthermore, how can we identify these complaints in man's best friend? How should you adjust your...
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Pioneering RAF Police Dog to receive Animals’ Victoria Cross

A retired RAF Police Dog received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013. A pioneer in his field, Hertz is the first dog in British military history to detect electronic communications equipment such as mobile...
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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...