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Northumberland dog hit by train after being spooked by fireworks  

A dog owner from Northumberland is urging caution this fireworks season, following the devastating loss of her family’s beloved Bearded Collie.  Michelle Kennedy and her family, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, were devasted after her dad, Michael, left for a walk on Bonfire Night in 2017 with their two Bearded Collies, and only...
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Lily’s Kitchen unveils this year’s festive range

Lily’s Kitchen has unveiled its much-anticipated Christmas range for 2019, making sure the nation’s four-legged friends can join in with all the Yuletide fun. The limited-edition theatre-inspired ‘Christmas Spectacular’ collection is a seasonal range of meals and treats bursting with natural goodness to help every dog and cat enjoy the...
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Pawfect Foods set to launch dried fruit and veg range for...

This September, PATS Telford will see the launch of Pawfect Foods 7-strong Nature’s Munch range. Pawfect Food’s open rejection of the old-fangled notion that dogs are single-track carnivores means that their 7-strong Nature’s Munch portfolio was always going to sit proudly at the very heart of their all-encompassing ‘plant based’...
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Rosewood Pet Products gets tails wagging with exciting new products

Rosewood Pet Products has announced a new line-up to its portfolio of pet toys, treats and accessories. The new line-up of products features a number of exclusive new brands, including Planet Dog and Outward Hound. For dogs, Rosewood has introduced the following: Little Nippers A new range of toys which caters for...
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Police officer adopts dumped puppy

A police officer who found a 5-month old Yorkshire Terrier puppy dumped in a cardboard box has adopted her from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. PD John stumbled across a scared looking Penny while on patrol in a block of North London flats and after asking around the local resident,...
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Over £8,400 raised at Mayhew’s annual Open Day

Hundreds of people joined Mayhew staff, volunteers and animals at their annual Open Day street party this weekend – raising an incredible £8,406. The event was sponsored by 4Cats and Butternut Box and was held as usual at Mayhew’s Home in Kensal Green. Visitors – including Neil Morrisey – had...
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PATS presence celebrates ‘Switch to Fish’

Fish4Dogs will be celebrating its first TV advertising campaign, 'Switch to Fish' with attendees at PATS. The premium pet food company will be located at stand A18 at the Telford Exhibition Centre on 22 and 23 September. Those attending the stand will be able to view the advert which was...
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Agility Team GB announce new partnership

The Kennel Club has announced a new partnership between Agility Team GB and Hartpury University and Hartpury College. As one of the leading education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing, Gloucestershire-based Hartpury University and Hartpury College joins The Kennel Club and Natural Instinct in supporting Great Britain’s...
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Could you get Tyson’s tail wagging?

Dogs Trust Snetterton are hoping someone can offer patient Staffordshire Cross Tyson a new home. Tyson is a wonderful seven-year old Staffordshire Cross and is currently patiently waiting for his fur-ever owners to find him at Dogs Trust Snetterton. Staff at the rehoming centre say that Tyson is a great...
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Doberman saved by PDSA after suffering near fatal twisted stomach

A Doberman puppy was saved by PDSA after nearly dying when he developed a twisted stomach. Thankfully, action from his owner and vet charity PDSA saved Winston’s life and he’s now been entered into PDSA’s Pet Survivor competition. When two-year old Doberman puppy, Winston stopped eating and couldn’t keep anything down,...
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Fish4Dogs support charity dog shows

A series of fun dog shows in Staffordshire, supported by Fish4Dogs, has raised more than £1,000 for charities. Midfield K9 Academy, run by Lynne Bakker-Collier, staged three events throughout the summer; June, August and September as its training grounds in Oulton, Stone, Staffordshire. Fish4Dogs donated goody bags for the winners...
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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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Dogs Trust partners with Magic Classical for the perfect canine calming Bonfire...

Ahead of next week’s Bonfire Night, Magic Classical radio has teamed up with the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, to provide the perfect playlist to help calm dogs that find the noise of fireworks distressing.   Magic Classical’s Calming Pet Sounds, in partnership with Dogs Trust, includes Pachelbel’s Canon,...