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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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Deaf dog hopes to sniff out new home after 18-month wait

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is appealing for dog lovers to give a forever home to a deaf dog who was found as a stray and has been waiting for a new home for 18 months.  Charlie, now aged two, arrived at the rehoming centre as a very young...
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Daredevil grandmother to undertake Wing Walk in memory of husband and...

On 3 May, the birthday of her late husband David, 84-year-old Belinda Day is set to undertake a daring Wing Walk at Old Warden near Bedford to raise money for Canine Partners, a charity that provides assistance dogs to people living with disability. Belinda was inspired to raise funds for...
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Golden Oldie cat spends nearly 200 days waiting for forever home

The RSPCA is appealing for a special home for a senior cat who was rescued after her previous owners moved away and sadly left her behind. Judy is a 16-year-old tabby and white cat who came into the care of the RSPCA Woodchurch Animal Centre in Birchington, Kent, in November last year.  The sweet...
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Vets reveal bank holiday walking hazards to avoid

UK pet owners need to stay alert when walking dogs in the countryside, vets warn, as they detail dangers that threaten the safety of pets. With Bank Holiday Monday marking a popular time for walks, pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters worked with veterinary surgeon Dr Lily Richards (BSc Hons BVs MRCVS) to share hazards...
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New study reveals that dozy Dachshunds are Britain’s laziest dogs

Dachshunds are Britain’s laziest pooches – resting for nearly 13 hours a day, a new study by Burns Pet Nutrition can reveal.   Renowned for their loyalty, brightness and devotion, these little-legged sidekicks enjoy lots of sleep, whether it's in their bed or naps on laps.    The survey of 2,000 UK pet owners asked...
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One-eyed cat needs new home after his previous owner could no...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a home for a one-eyed 11-year-old cat who sadly came into the charity’s care earlier this month. Gabriel is being cared for by the RSPCA Stafford, Wolverhampton and District Branch after his previous owner of 11-years was sadly diagnosed with dementia and was struggling to care for...
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Dog with missing paw searches for new home after being abandoned

Sister dogs who were abandoned outside an RSPCA rescue centre are looking for new homes and fresh start Husky crossbreed sisters, Ava and Narla, were brought into the RSPCA’s Southridge Animal Centre, in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, on 10 November 2023 after being found abandoned outside the shelter’s gates. Southridge Behaviour and Welfare Advisor Claire...
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New research reveals the perfect tempo for running with your dog

You’ll never walk alone with a dog at your side, but why stop at walking? Natural dog food brand Harringtons has mined Spotify data across thousands of playlists to discover which dog breeds make a good running partner and the best running songs to train to. Dogs have a natural prey...
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Leading pet food and wellbeing company partners with dog behaviour specialist...

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, today announces a partnership with leading dog trainer and canine behaviourist, Nikki Mather. Nikki takes on the role as Bella & Duke’s consultant dog trainer and behaviourist, to help pet owners and Bella & Duke customers across the country give...
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RSPCA investigates after emaciated dog found curled up behind bush

Roxy was ‘painfully skinny’ sparking an RSPCA investigation The RSPCA is appealing for information to track down the owners of a ‘painfully skinny’ dog found curled up on a driveway behind a bush in Essex. Three-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux cross Roxy was found huddled by a bush on a driveway in...
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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,...