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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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Dogs Trust delivers Christmas Hope to people experiencing homelessness

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, have been spreading Christmas cheer across the country by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness. Every Christmas, through its Hope Project, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering...
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UK set to spend up to £873 million on presents for...

A new study from Co-op Insurance has revealed that despite the rising cost of living the UK is set to spend an average of up to £873 million* on presents for dogs and cats this Christmas, as four-fifths (82%) of pet owners are planning to spoil their beloved cats...
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Festive appeal for feline friends who’ve not had a single adoption...

Two inseparable feline friends are facing their first Christmas in rescue after failing to receive a single offer of a home since being handed over for adoption in the summer. One-year-old Brody, and his best friend Jasper, two, have each spent well over 100 days in rescue. But sadly not...
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Warwickshire dog and owner crowned winners at agility finals

Martin Reid from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire with his dog, Get it With Eager To Work (Selfie), a two-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, beat hundreds of dogs and their handlers to win the small Agility Stakes final on Friday 16 December.  Martin and Selfie competed in qualifying heats across the country to earn...
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Dogs Trust takes its 50,000th request to re-home a dog, it...

As costs continue to spiral, the UK’s largest canine charity, Dogs Trust, has announced that it has crossed the sad milestone of 50,000 requests this year from desperate owners asking the charity to take in their dog. This is the highest annual number of handover requests in the charity’s...
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Puppy survives against the odds to meet royalty and celebrate her...

A young dog is set to celebrate her first Christmas after fighting against the odds to survive a deathly infection, thanks to the help of Battersea, and some moral encouragement from the charity’s much-loved ambassador, Paul O’Grady. Lyra and her sister Lucy, both Husky crosses, had been found as strays...
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Tips for keeping your dog active in cold weather

As temperatures drop, it can be challenging to get your dog outside on their usual walk. Although some dog love crisp winter walks, it’s important to ensure they remain safe in the cold temperatures. RVN, Korina Stephens from Nutravet comments: “Just like us, our four-legged friends can feel the cold and not...
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Winning images from RSPCA youth animal photography competition announced

An image of a mountain hare at sunset has won the overall top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2022. The striking winning photo was taken by 17 year old Ben Harrott from Oldham, Greater Manchester, after being singled out from more than 4,000 entries this year. Judges...
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Burgess Pet Care donates £1800 worth of small animal & pet...

Burgess Pet Care has generously donated a large amount of its small animal & pet food ranges to Your Pet Food Bank, an initiative that is working tirelessly to ensure that pets in Yorkshire and some parts of Lincolnshire don’t go hungry this Christmas. The Burgess team already makes significant...
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Sweet-natured Staffie is left almost completely deaf after huge growth was...

A dog who was left in ‘horrendous pain’ from an untreated ear mass the size of a tennis ball, has been given a new lease of life thanks to an RSPCA rehoming centre and the generosity of animal lovers who raised over £1,000 to fund her life-saving operation. Four-year-old Maisie...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...