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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Burns Pet Nutrition introduces Wholesome Turkey as part of their wet...

Back by popular demand! Burns Pet Nutrition is pleased to announce the return of its ever-tasty turkey wet food following its initial debut over the festive period as a limited-edition product. Following its sell-out status, Wholesome Turkey is now available as part of their super-popular wet food range and introduces a new tasty variety...
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Battersea offers advice to keep pets safe as spring blooms

With spring in the air, many of us are looking forward to the balmy evenings ahead of us. However, while enjoying the brighter days and warmer weather, it’s important to look out for your pets and avoid any hidden dangers that come with springtime.  Helen Wikeley, Veterinary Surgeon at Battersea,...
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Travel by ferry and take your best four legged friend with...

Britons have been warned of huge price hikes for European summer holidays this year. According to consumer group Which? the price of a holiday has gone up by an average of more than 19% compared to the same time in 2022. The ONS reported that the cost of airfares...
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Paws-itive healing: Abandoned cat puts her sad past behind her in...

A cat who was left behind when her owners moved away has learnt to love again and is now hoping to find her purr-fect new home.   One-year-old Velma would spit and growl at people when she came into the care of the charity’s Warrington, Halton & St Helen Branch after...
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Pontypridd dog lover and Bridgend rescue dog start six-month countdown to...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff half marathon later this year to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes.   Rosie, now three, was a...
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Dog Behaviourist’s top tips for Springtime walks: How often and when...

Spring has officially arrived meaning longer days and lighter evenings! As a result, many pet owners are eagerly anticipating more regular walks with their furry companions. To ensure your pet stays happy and healthy this Spring, Dr Emma Scales-Theobald, PhD, a Dog Behaviourist at Pooch & Mutt, has shared her top tips and advice for your...
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Vets and nurses battle to save eight dogs after horror house...

A team of vets and nurses faced a 10-hour fight to save lives after a horror house fire involving eight dogs. Firemen pulled several animals from the inferno and tried to revive them with oxygen before police put in an urgent call in the middle of the night to South...
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11-year-old wins RSPCA Young Photographer ‘People’s Choice’ Award

A nature-loving 11-year-old from Kearsley in Bolton has won the RSPCA’s ‘People’s Choice’ award after attracting the most online votes for her striking image of a sheep peering through a fence. Ellie-Grace Braidwood had been walking on a local farm with her parents when she spotted the inquisitive sheep.  The RSPCA...
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Puppy on the mend after being dumped in box alongside sick...

A spaniel puppy who was dumped in a box in Essex with his dying brother is on the road to recovery after being rescued by the RSPCA. The dog - who has since been named Bertie by RSPCA staff - and his brother were abandoned at the side of a...
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5 Spring plants that are toxic to dogs

With the clocks set to go forward this weekend, green fingered enthusiasts will be getting ready to fill their garden with flowers and plants galore.  But while they are beautiful to look at, many common spring novelties found in gardens across the country have toxic elements that could prove dangerous...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...