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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...
RSPCA issues warning after ‘callous’ shooting of pet cat with an...
Action will be taken against people who illegally target animals with airguns following the death of a cat in Crewe, the RSPCA has warned.
The shooting left the male tabby and white cat with multiple injuries which were so severe he sadly had to be put to sleep by a...
Cat with lethal trap hanging off his leg is rescued from...
A cat escaped serious injury after becoming entangled in a tree with a spring trap attached to his front leg.
The young male feline had climbed onto a fence at an allotment in Houghton-le- Spring with the metal device hanging off his right paw. It then became lodged in the...
SAD – do the change in seasons affect pets?
We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets?
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: “Pets...
National Assistance Dog charity recruits new CEO to take forward its...
Assistance Dog charity, Dog A.I.D. has recruited a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its UK-wide work enabling physically Disabled people to train their own pet dog to become an Assistance Dog.
Belinda (Bee) Johnson took up her new role at Dog A.I.D. on 16th October 2023. Bee has a...
New data reveals the highest earning dog-fluencers in 2023 – with...
A new study by premium dog harness company, Barkridges, reveals the highest earning dog-fluencers of 2023 on Instagram and TikTok, with Instagram’s Jiffpom earning an estimated £930,000 in sponsorship and advertising revenue this year.
According to The Drum, 12 million Brits now follow other people’s pets on social media, and...
Stowaway cat reunited with family after 75-mile trip in delivery van
An adventurous cat who ended up 75 miles away after stowing away in a delivery van has been reunited with his heartbroken family – thanks to a County Durham veterinary practice.
Unknown to his owners, Flash hopped into the back of a van that was delivering furniture next door to...
Lily’s Kitchen unveils Christmas advert in tribute to the everyday joy...
The Christmas advert season has kicked off and this year Lily’s Kitchen is bringing all the feels.
The B Corp pet food brand has created a 30 second heart warming advert entitled ‘Christmas Every Day’, which features a montage of happy cats and dogs from real pet parents across the...
Wigan man handed five year animal ownership ban in RSPCA neglect...
A man from Wigan has been disqualified from owning any animal for five years after failing to seek veterinary treatment to address his springer spaniel’s extreme weight loss, eye infection and mammary tumour.
David Farrimond was sentenced to a 12 month community order, with 80 hours unpaid work and ordered...
Here comes Santa paws… how to pet proof your Christmas tree,...
We are a nation of animal lovers, so it’s little surprise that many of us will have a furry friend at home with us this Christmas but it does mean there’s the obstacle of ensuring that your Christmas tree lasts the entirety of the festive season.
As the celebs Christmas...
Pets vs people: Do owners love their pets more than people?
A new study has found that pet owners have more love for their pets than the humans in their lives, with 80% choosing their pets over the people in their lives.
Research shows that just over one in 10 pet owners love their animal companions more than their family, while...
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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,...
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