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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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Dogs ‘take the lead’ for fourth year-running to raise money for...

The Take the Lead 2023 event can be done by p’awsome two and four-legged fundraisers at their own pace, in their local area and during their own time.  The event has grown quickly since it was introduced during the pandemic, from 132 dog walkers raising £19,340 in 2020, to 326...
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Shar-pei looking for experienced home after 300 days at RSPCA centre

A beautiful dog brought into an RSPCA centre is looking for his fur-ever home after recovering from being underweight and extremely timid. Bruce, a four-year-old shar-pei, has put on nearly 10 kg since coming to RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey in October last year. He was emaciated and had...
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A dead puppy with body parts missing, a cat thrown from...

A dead puppy found in a garden with body parts missing, a cat thrown from a moving car … and the body of a neglected dog found dumped in a suitcase. These were just some of the heartbreaking incidents the RSPCA dealt with on their busiest day of the year...
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Heartwarming images show transformation of dog left with horrific ear cropping...

A young dog who was left with mutilated ears after they were illegally cropped is finally ready to start the search for a loving new home after nearly 15 months of rehabilitation in the care of the RSPCA. Riga, a bull-type dog, was left to suffer for several days after...
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Four-month-old kitten with two broken legs found wrapped in carpet on...

A kitten has many weeks of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of him after he was abandoned in a pile of rubbish with two broken legs. The young black and white cat, who is now in the care of the RSPCA and has been named Forest, was found by a member...
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PDSA saves life of tennis-loving dog who swallowed two whole balls

A tennis ball-obsessed dog from Wolverhampton got himself into a spot of bother after taking his hobby too far and swallowing two balls whole; leaving him needing life-saving surgery from vet charity PDSA. Loki, a five-year-old crossbreed, landed himself in trouble after a game of fetch with his loving owner...
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Supaw moggies with combined age of nearly 40 seeking purrfect new...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Salford is putting out a special appeal for two mature moggies who have both come into rescue at the grand old age of 19. The charity’s Manchester and Salford Branch took in the elderly felines last month after their previous owner sadly became too unwell...
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Two guinea pigs abandoned outside church now being cared for by...

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to seek help before taking drastic action after two guinea pigs were found abandoned outside a church. The pair were discovered shaking in fear after being left in the open inside a cage without food and water at St. Mark’s Church in Longridge Road,...
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A smash hit rescue dog awaits his perfect partner

A rescue dog who is a smash hit with staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre, hopes that showing off his enviable ball skills, will bag him his forever home. Jasper the tenacious terrier cross always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of...
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Frightened cat learns to love again, but still no forever home...

The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a new home for a nine-year-old cat who has been ‘won round’ by the patience and perseverance of staff at its animal centre in Cheshire. Tortoiseshell Tilly was frightened and confused when she arrived at the Warrington, Halton & St Helen...
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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...