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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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Thousands of paws unite for charity across Europe

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk is back for 2022 hosted by Adam Henson, Cotswolds farmer and rural TV Presenter. Join us on 21stMay for a circular 3km- to 5km-walk around Waddesdon Manor, one of the UK’s loveliest National Trust sites. Agria, the UK’s most trusted pet insurer, will...
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Thin Blue Paw charity saves life of retired police dog ‘on...

A dog welfare charity that supports retired police dogs has paid for life-saving emergency treatment for a former sniffer dog.   Springer spaniel Bailey, 10, spent more than eight years working as a cash, drugs and weapons detection dog with Humberside Police. The enthusiastic and dedicated spaniel joined the force at 14-months-old...
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RSPCA fundraising appeal for life-saving surgery to help French bulldog breathe

An RSPCA rescue centre has launched a special fundraising appeal to help pay for expensive surgery to help a French bulldog breathe. Five-year-old Buster was taken in by Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home when his owners could no longer cover the costs of his medical needs. He’s just one example of...
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Dogs Trust Darlington re-opens after major redevelopment

Staff and canine residents at Darlington Rehoming Centre enjoyed a celebratory atmosphere today as the recently renovated centre was officially re-opened by Dogs Trust CEO, Owen Sharp, and the Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Cyndi Hughes. A host of special guests joined the celebrations to mark the happy event to reveal...
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Leading cat charity reports 25% rise in unwanted kittens

With the cost of living spiralling, an increasing number of pet owners can no longer afford to keep their beloved animals. In the first quarter of 2022, Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline charity, has seen a 25% increase in the number of kittens being handed over to their adoption...
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Dogs Trust Newbury seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’

Dogs Trust Newbury is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily as part of the charity’s fostering programme. The Home from Home fostering scheme was set up at the Newbury centre in 2016 and it has provided...
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Charity fears adopters will struggle to care for expensive retired police...

The UK’s leading police dog charity fears families who take on retired canine heroes may be left with no choice but to give their beloved pets up due to ‘alarming soaring costs’.   The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that supports, celebrates and protects working and retired service dogs...
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Nine-year-old treks 96 MILES to raise money for vet charity PDSA

Nine-year-old Johnathan Westacott from North Devon has walked an incredible 96 miles to raise vital funds for vet charity PDSA. Following many months of intense training, Johnathan walked for a total of 59 hours, covering over 310,000 steps over eight days across the wild landscapes of Scotland, raising over £1,500...
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RSPCA and fire services rescue mum and kittens after cat gives...

The RSPCA and fire services rescued a cat and her five kittens after the stray moggy gave birth in the conservatory gutters at a property in Birmingham. The animal welfare charity was called on Tuesday (12 April) when the homeowners heard a noise coming from outside their bedroom window. On...
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RSPCA appeals for funds to help pay for surgery to help...

The RSPCA Isle of Thanet Branch is appealing for kind animal lovers to help fund surgery for Bengal cat, Rose. Rose came into the care of the Kent branch in March as a stray cat who was sadly suffering from a lump on her leg which has since been diagnosed...
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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...