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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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Zen has spent almost 650 days in RSPCA kennels and never...

A dog who was born in kennels is nearing the heartbreaking milestone of 650 days in RSPCA care - and has never had a home to call his own. Zen’s mum was part of an RSPCA cruelty case and he was born in RSPCA kennels around Christmas 2021. He was then...
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Nearly 900 pets ‘kept in loving homes’ thanks to Purina x...

More than £75,000 of veterinary treatments have already been provided to owners in need thanks to an innovative partnership between the RSPCA and petcare company Purina. The charity's frontline inspectorate and Purina have teamed up to help struggling owners through the cost of living crisis. The 'Better Together Fund' - which...
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Rehoming plea for Staffie who suffered serious injuries after being tied...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving new home for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was nearly strangled to death after she was cruelly tied up with rope and abandoned. Five-year-old Tetley has been left permanently scarred from the deep lacerations she suffered to her neck after she was found...
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 Hat-trick of heroic police dogs adopted from Dogs Trust

Three rescue dogs adopted from Dogs Trust rehoming centres have joined the ranks as Police Dogs serving with Nottinghamshire Police. Dogs Trust staff spotted the incredible potential of Rocket, Dougie and Rocky while they were in the charity’s care.  All were intelligent, eager to learn and had a high play...
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Man given five-year dog ban after being caught on camera beating...

A man from County Durham who was filmed on a mobile phone beating his seven-month-old puppy has been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Christopher Smith of Rutland Place, Consett, claimed he was drunk when he carried out the five-minute attack on Lazarus who was seen cowering and trying...
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Metro Bank donates 180 boxes of treats to Birmingham Dogs Home

Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Wolverhampton store have just donated 180 boxes of Banana, Apple and Blueberry treats to Birmingham Dogs Home. First in the queue to enjoy the organic treats was Murray – a big friendly stray who has yet to find his forever home. Murray has been at Birmingham...
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Guinea Pig Awareness Week returns!

With just one week to go until the launch of this year’s Guinea Pig Awareness Week, also known as GPAW, the organisers behind the UK’s largest campaign of its kind are urging guinea pig owners - and anyone interested in guinea pigs’ welfare - to get involved by downloading...
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Mare and Foal Sanctuary teams across the South West champion patron...

Teams from South West-based equine welfare charity The Mare and Foal Sanctuary are eagerly preparing to champion their patron, Angela Rippon CBE, as she graces the dance floor in the highly anticipated 21st season of Strictly Come Dancing. With a career spanning decades in broadcasting and journalism, Angela has captivated...
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Indefinite animal ban for woman who let nine animals live in...

RSPCA officers had to wear face masks to combat the overwhelming smell of rubbish and faeces at a house in Lancashire where a woman was living with eight starving dogs and a cat. The property in Todmorden Road, Bacup, was so full of waste and debris there were maggots crawling...
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Dog makes heartwarming recovery as owner is given five-year ban for...

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to seek and follow veterinary advice after a dog was left to suffer from a painful skin condition that had caused him to lose a significant amount of hair. Gizmo, a Shih Tzu/Jack Russell cross type dog was found covered in crusty skin and...
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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...