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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed
A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets.
Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her.
But vet specialist...
RSPCA Canterbury branch seeing influx of cats and kittens as lockdown...
The RSPCA Canterbury and District branch is caring for four abandoned kittens as the charity sees an influx of cats and kittens coming into its care.
Four ginger kittens were abandoned in a taped up cardboard box and found by a member of the public in Bracondale Road, Abbey Wood,...
Puppy farming gang jailed for more than 18 years
Members of a Milton Keynes puppy farming gang have been jailed for a total of more than 18 years after masterminding a large operation trafficking sick puppies into the country to be sold on to unsuspecting members of the public.
Thirteen people appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday and...
Are You Cat Curious?
As International Cat Day approaches, Zoetis is raising awareness of the importance of regular visits to a veterinary clinic for cats.
The company is sponsoring the #BeCatCurious cat owner campaign by International Cat Care (ICC), a charity which aims to educate owners about cat-friendly principles in a lead up to...
Take the Lead with St Mungo’s and BGT Champion Ashleigh –...
Homelessness charity St Mungo’s is asking supporters to take part in their summer fundraising challenge Take the Lead, sponsored by luxury dog food brand, Lily’s Kitchen.
St Mungo's believes no-one should face the choice of giving up their pet, or remaining on the streets. Currently, only 7% of private landlords...
Majority of dogs at risk of never going home if they...
New research by Battersea has revealed that 74% of stray dogs across the UK cannot be easily reunited with their owners due to not having a microchip implanted with correct details.
Microchipping of dogs has been compulsory in Great Britain since 2016, and in Northern Ireland since 2012, yet worryingly...
Butternut Box to present dog bravery award at Woofstock festival
This weekend Butternut Box will present a three-legged dog with The Butternut Box Bravery Award at the Woofstock festival in Dartmouth.
Hopper, who was rescued from horrific conditions in Spain, will also be presented with a free year’s subscription of their fresh-enough-for-humans dog food.
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It’s a ‘yappily ever after’ for the first dogs to be...
Tails were wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff last week as the team celebrated finding homes for their very first residents.
Staff waved a fond farewell to four of their first arrivals, just two weeks after opening the centre, and the lucky dogs are now enjoying life with their new families. 18-month-old ex-racing Greyhound Toby, was the first to find his forever home. Having retired from the...
Exercising dogs in heat
PDSA Vets share their advice on how to make sure your pup stays safe when having fun in the sun.
As we approach the height of summer, many of us will be out and about enjoying the sunshine and expecting to bring our furry friends along too. But on those...
Appeal to find homes for five homeless cats at RSPCA Newport...
The RSPCA is appealing to find loving homes in Newport for five homeless cats.
RSPCA Newport Animal Centre is caring for five special cats who have been looking for their forever homes for a long time.
Tess, Toby, Pud, Kevin and Teddy have been in the charity’s care for a combined...
The pawfect staycation destinations, according to your dog’s breed!
The summer holidays are officially here! If you’re looking for a last minute break or are planning your next autumn adventure with your pup, following your dog’s nose and letting them take the lead in choosing your next trip might just be the way to go.
Matt Fox, CEO and...
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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...
UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats.
Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...
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