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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...
Cat charities urge owners to neuter their cats as an estimated...
For World Spay Day (Tuesday 22 February) cat welfare organisations came together to urge owners to get their cats spayed as neutering levels dropped significantly during the pandemic.
There are an estimated 10 million cats in the UK and on average around 91% of owned cats are neutered year on...
Research reveals dogs’ favourite treats for Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
New research has revealed the treats that dogs can’t get enough of, the top brands of biscuits, and how pet-parents can most effectively use treats to train their dogs, ahead of International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day.
Analysts at kennel manufacturer Benchmark Kennels have surveyed dog owners to find their favourite...
Appeal for information after collapsed puppy dumped in rucksack
A tiny puppy is receiving round-the-clock care after being abandoned in a rucksack in Berkshire woodland.
The chocolate-coloured cockapoo was rushed into a local veterinary surgery on Thursday 10 February after witnesses saw him being dumped in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods.
The clinic admitted the tiny puppy, who arrived in...
Two new funds launched to support vulnerable dogs and owners
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations.
A dog is not just for Christmas and neither is the KCCT support, so the trust has opened a new fund for 2022 following on from its successful ‘Double the...
Golden oldie dogs with combined dog age of 264 seek retirement...
An RSPCA rehoming centre in Hertfordshire is desperate to find loving retirement homes for two inseparable pairs of dogs who have a combined age of 264 in dog years!
Jack Russell terriers Gemma, 16, and Zeb, 12, were rescued in November 2021 while 12-year-old Staffie cross, Molly, and her best...
tails.com launches its first in-store dog nutrition range
tails.com, the pioneering pet nutrition service, has today launched its first in-store range, tails.com Nourish & Protect which is available in 108 of Sainsbury’s flagship supermarkets, as part of its Future Brands programme.
Tailored by age, breed size and health need, tails.com Nourish & Protect has been designed by veterinary...
Seasonal Depression and Colds in Pets: Myth or Reality?
We have never been more aware of cold or flu symptoms, and at this point in the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also reported to affect around two million people in the UK.
But are these exclusively human conditions, or do our pets suffer too? And what can we...
Mum and puppies start new lives after being rescued from ‘unsanitary’...
A family of lurchers are starting their new lives in lovely new homes after being rescued by the RSPCA from ‘unsanitary’ conditions.
Twelve-year-old lurcher Ceeva and her eight puppies were signed over to the RSPCA from County Durham in January.
Inspector Krissy Raine, who responded to concerns for their welfare, said:...
Why feeding your cat a species-specific raw diet is purr-fect for...
As pet owners we constantly learn more and more about how to better fuel our own bodies to keep fit and healthy, so why should it be any different for our pets?
Our pets are important family members, but it's important we don’t humanise them in a way that...
Vulnerable breeds finalists at Crufts 2022 announced
The names of the dogs which will compete in the final of the Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition at Crufts 2022 have been announced.
The competition is the only one of its kind in the UK, raising awareness of Britain and Ireland’s rare native dog breeds and...
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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...
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