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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Dogs Trust in Essex get set for annual fun day

Dogs Trust Basildon will be holding their annual fun day on Sunday 13 May at Barleylands Far, Showground in Billericay, Essex. The doggie fun day, which will run from 11am to 4pm will include a huge range of activities such as their fun dog show with categories, including ‘Golden Oldies’,...
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RSPCA launch investigation after extremely skinny dog had to be put...

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after an extremely skinny dog was abandoned in Staffordshire. Despite receiving veterinary treatment following her ordeal, the female adult Lurhcer had to be put to sleep due to serious health concerns. The black Lurcher was found by a member of the public on the B5014...
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Stray cat still waiting for a home after two years

An unlucky four-year old cat is still looking for his forever home, after waiting over two years. Magnum arrived at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew as an injured stray in March 2016 and has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). The gorgeous ginger and white cat was discovered by a member of the...
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RSPCA issue neutering advice after collecting litter of six-week-old kittens

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to get their pets neutered after collecting five kittens that were abandoned in a Moses basket in Surrey. A woman contacted the animal welfare charity on 23 April after finding a Moses basket in Ashford with five tiny kittens inside. Animal welfare officer (AWO) Carl...
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PDSA highlight importance of vaccinating pets

PDSA are highlighting to pet owners the importance of vaccinating against preventable deadly diseases. Millions of family pets are at risk from killer diseases because they are missing out on simple vaccinations. Preventable diseases such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia can cause widespread deaths, say vets. Diseases prevalent in wild...
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RSPCA appeals for information after weak pony is abandoned

The RSPCA is investigating after two emaciated ponies were abandoned in Bilston – with one of the ponies so weak that she was shaking. A member of the public contacted the charity after seeing the two ponies in a field in Highfield Road, on Thursday 19 April, where one had...
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Dogs Trust Dogmobile gears up for a tail wagging visit to...

Dog lovers will be able to learn more about the work of the Dogs Trust and meet one of their canine friends via their Dogmobile later this week. On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th May, Dogs Trust will be raising money for homeless hounds at a doggie meet and greet...
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Mayhew helps 18 stray puppies and dogs on a US marine...

Mayhew International and Dog Organisation Georgia (DOG) has helped 18 stray dogs and puppies after they were found living on and around a US marine base in Rustavi in Georgia. One of the marines, who had been fostering for DOG, reported the litter of puppies and under Mayhew’s sponsored Trap...
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The RSPCA is looking for special homes for cats in their...

The RSPCA has been working with International Cat Care to help spot the signs that a cat may not be suited to a typical home environment. International Cat Care is a charity, which works to improve the health and welfare of cats. The Cat Friendly Homing trial involves identifying specific behaviour...
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Battersea’s longest stay shows the struggle of competing with online sales

Staff at Battersea Brands Hatch are appealing for a home for their unluckiest resident, as the charity urge people to adopt rescue animals rather than buying pets online. Battersea has seen the number of people adopting rescue dogs decline as it struggles to compete with pets for sale online marketplaces...
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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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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...