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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...
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Fostering nearly 100 rescue dogs reignites Wiltshire woman’s passion for painting

A woman from Wiltshire is approaching an impressive milestone, having fostered almost 100 dogs from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust. Jo Heather, a mother-of-two from Salisbury, has taken care of dogs - large, small, young and old - as part of Dogs Trust’s Home from Home foster...
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Partially-sighted dog seeks special home

The RSPCA is looking for a special home for a partially-sighted dog who absolutely loves going out for walks and on adventures, even though he can’t see well.  Four-year-old husky Hunter came into the care of RSPCA Northumberland West Branch in November after a change in his owners’ circumstances meant they could not keep him. He is...
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Guinea pigs and ferrets abandoned in street rescued by the RSPCA

The RSPCA says potential owners must research the needs of small pets after the charity’s rescuers were called out to two abandonments in Lancashire and nearby Greater Manchester. Two long-haired guinea pigs were dumped in a box at Wythburn Road in Middleton and three ferrets were left in an under-sized...
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RSPCA appeal after mum and kittens dumped at Guildford bus stop

A mother cat and her three kittens have been abandoned inside a dirty cat carrier at a bus stop in Surrey, prompting the RSPCA to ask the public for help. The family of cats were found by a kind passerby at the bus stop in Chilworth Road, Guildford, on Monday,...
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The Unlovables: Show a long-stay dog some love this Valentine’s Day

As we hold our special ones - and beloved pets - close this Valentine’s Day, there are some pooches who are feeling unlucky in love. Sadly, some of the RSPCA’s gorgeous residents have been waiting many years to meet their true love. But now, the charity - which celebrates its...
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Are you guinea be an owner? RSPCA seeks homes for dozens...

An RSPCA animal centre is appealing for help to rehome nearly 100 adorable guinea pigs. Staff and volunteers at the charity’s Leybourne Animal Centre have been caring for the small pets for the last three months. Earlier plans to find new homes for them had to be put on hold...
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Heartbroken cats have been waiting 124 days to find love

The RSPCA is looking to find a special home for two cats with heart conditions - who are heartbroken they haven’t been rehomed together yet after spending four months in rescue. Three-year-old black and white cats, Domino and Arlo, came into the care of the RSPCA Hants & Surrey Border...
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Three-legged rescue dog finds ‘paw-fect’ match in time for Valentine’s Day

It was a case of love at first sight when dog-lover Clare Allan spotted a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on the Dogs Trust website. Clare immediately felt two-year-old Ruby, who was being cared for at Dogs Trust Merseyside, could be her ideal canine companion but she became even more certain of...
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New lease of life for puppy beaten blind after RSPCA transformation

A cane corso puppy taken into RSPCA care after being brought to a vet badly beaten has found his loving forever home. The puppy was taken to Hendon PDSA Pet Hospital in August 2023 by a member of the public who claimed the dog had been beaten by someone he...
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Dogs Trust Manchester hopes to prove age is just a number...

With more than 70 dogs currently being cared for at Dogs Trust Manchester, the team are hoping to find their oldest and youngest four-legged friends the homes of their dreams this Valentine’s Day. The youngest resident ready to find his paw-fect match is nine-month-old German Shepherd Cross, Rex, who found...
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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 Merseyside Christmas appeal for treats and toys  

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside is asking local dog lovers to help them make sure they can give the dogs in their care the best Christmas possible, by donating toys and treats in time for the big day.  Staff and volunteers do their best to make Christmas as special...