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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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New report reveals over 50% of pets are overweight! AI images...

New research from award winning pet insurance brand ManyPets, has today revealed that overweight pets could be costing the nation’s owners as much as £1,500 in vet bills per visit. Pet obesity is on the rise in the UK and it’s hitting close to home for many pet owners. The...
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Mr Bug is recognised by Pet Quip for its ambitious commitment...

Mr Bug maintained its sustainable momentum in October by winning Pet Quip Gold in the blue riband Green & Organic category, an industry award that further underpins Mr Bug’s staunch commitment to eco-friendly farming practices and the wider circular economy. ‘Awards are an unrivalled means for smaller start-ups like Mr...
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RSPCA Canterbury hopes to find homes for purrfectly imperfect cats

From a one-eyed cat, to a senior pair with no interest from potential adopters, and a moggy with no tail - RSPCA Canterbury hopes to find forever homes for these purrfectly imperfect moggies. RSPCA rescue centres and branches are “full to bursting” with unwanted animals as more pets come into...
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Tuggs announces partnership with Wunderdog Rescue

Fresh, insect-based dog food company Tuggs has announced a partnership with Wunderdog Rescue. Wunderdog Rescue was born in 2018 when Kasey Carlin, the charity’s founder, fostered Maggie, a rescue dog from Lebanon who had suffered heart-wrenching abuse. Maggie had, devastatingly, been used as target practice. She was covered in wounds...
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Pet Fostering Service Scotland calls for ban on restrictive housing policies

Animal care charity Pet Fostering Service Scotland is calling for an end to restrictive housing policies after its service has seen a record number of people looking to put their pets up for fostering.   The charity has seen over 1,000 enquiries to use Pet Fostering Service Scotland’s aid this year, a rise in over 20% compared to last year, and...
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648 days in care: Goofball Gabe, the friendly Foxhound who wants...

Loveable foxhound Gabe has been looking for a new home for an unbelievable 684 days after being rescued by the RSPCA - but the charity hopes his wait will come to an end this Adoptober. Three year old Gabe is being looked after by the team at Felledge Animal Centre...
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Paleo Ridge unveil brand new Christmas product ahead of the festive...

Paleo Ridge are thrilled to announce the launch of their limited-edition festive feast, Christmas Turkey & Cranberry. Christmas Turkey & Cranberry has been expertly crafted to provide a nourishing yet delicious feast for your pooch complete with high-quality, wholesome ingredients. Each 500g pack contains mouth-watering British turkey meat bone and...
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Communities and charities around the world working together to eradicate rabies

As an animal welfare charity that has been operating for over 160 years, Battersea’s mission is to be ‘here for every dog and cat’. This extends far beyond the animals that Battersea takes in at their three centres. Through the charity’s Global Programmes strategy, Battersea works with rescues and...
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Acorn warning to dog owners after pets emergency dash to vets

An adorable stray dog rescued from the streets of Texas and given a new life in Britain nearly died, after he ate 25 poisonous acorns on his daily walk. Four-year-old Ollie, a Border collie-mix, was adopted from an animal rescue centre in San Antonio by kind-hearted Rachel Lake and Cory...
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Dogs Trust shines spotlight on overlooked golden oldies

Dogs Trust is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting an overlooked older dog as the nation prepares to celebrate older people on Grandparents Day (1 October). Since June this year, almost 40% of people wanting to adopt a dog from Dogs Trust were looking for a four-legged friend under...
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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,...