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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,...
Five ways to prevent flea infestations
For many pet owners, the risk of fleas is a worry and the idea of a flea infestation in the home is a nightmare.
Infestations can take weeks or months to control, and when fleas infiltrate the home, they seek out warmth by burying into bedding and carpets.
Steps can be...
Four-legged avengers assemble at Battersea in quest to find new homes
To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveals some of the best Marvel-inspired names to come through their gates.
Some owners chose monikers to suit the character of their pet, like Loki the lively Lurcher who – much like his of mischief namesake – was...
Survey reveals how UK pets are being treated as children
A new survey by Webbox Natural reveals a surge in people choosing to treat their pet like a child.
The study of 1,000 UK based pet owners was conducted by YouGov to celebrate National Pet Parents Day (28 April 2019) and presents some interesting findings with many pet owners referring...
Pet friendly garden competition
The Landscape Show is collaborating with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to introduce a new ‘Pet Friendly Garden Competition’.
The Landscape Show and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are coming together this month to promote the importance of accommodating the needs of your pets. The ‘Pet friendly Garden Competition’...
Study finds almost two thirds of dogs can talk back to...
Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, but a recent study has found just how closely we are able to communicate with our pets.
Dog treat brand, Good Boy created a fun interactive quiz called ‘All Dogs New Tricks’ that presented dog owners with a series of tricks,...
Scorching Easter prompts flood of calls to RSPCA
A scorching Easter weekend saw a flood of emergency calls to the RSPCA reporting animals suffering from heat exposure.
The animal welfare charity received 166 emergency calls over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 19 – Monday 22 April) when temperatures reached the mid 20s.
That’s almost two calls every...
Lonely, bullied and cast-out cat finally finds a happy home
A cat who found himself homeless last year finally finds a new home, thanks to animal welfare charity, Mayhew.
When eight-year old tabby Tom found himself homeless last year, he thought he may have found a new feline family when he came across a colony of feral cats living in...
Three puppies dumped in ‘filthy’ box before Easter
The RSPCA is investigating after three puppies were found dumped in a box in County Durham just days before Easter.
A man found the puppies in a red and white box in an alley off Grainger Street, Darlington, on Thursday night (18 April).
RSPCA Inspector Clare Wilson went out to collect...
Settle into spring with your own sunny spots
With the weather turning warmer in spring, pets have a natural knack to gravitate towards the sunniest spot in the home.
Not a care in the world, pets enjoy basking in the warm, radiant sun whilst curling up into a ball on your favourite sofa or window sill.
Has there ever...
Kitten survivor overcomes dog bite
A young kitten has undergone an amazing transformation in RSPCA care after being bitten by a dog.
The kitten named Boudicca by staff after a warrior queen, was taken to RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital in March after she was sadly bitten by a dog in her previous home.
As she...
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Whiz-Pup! Dogs Trust issues firework advice for owners
Research from Dogs Trust has revealed that almost half of the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks, and with displays expected across the country over the next few days, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity has issued advice to owners to help them support their canine companions through firework...
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