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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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RSPCA rehoming appeal for unwanted dog who has spent 500 days...

The RSPCA is hoping to find an animal lover with a space in their heart and home for an unwanted dog who has spent more than 500 days waiting to find his pawfect match. Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal - who after marking his...
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RSPCA seeks person seen on CCTV dumping cats outside York rescue...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog is ‘thrown’ from truck at...

A dog was ‘lucky to survive’ after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...
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Staffordshire woman takes on marathon challenge inspired by terminally ill mum

A police officer from Staffordshire is running the London Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA in honour of her terminally-ill mum who is battling cancer. Anna Plant from Leek in Staffordshire will be taking part in the 26.2 mile challenge in October this year inspired by her incredible mum. Anna...
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Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge comes to the New Forest

The Muddy Dog Challenge – the obstacle course you can tackle with your dog by your side – is coming to the New Forest for the first time ever this May. Participants are invited to join this day of fun, mud and cheers with their canine companions run by...
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Cat siblings back at RSPCA centre, a decade after they were...

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again ten years later. Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are once again looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant that their owner could...
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Dogs Trust Salisbury seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’ 

Dogs Trust Salisbury is looking for local dog lovers to open their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog whilst they wait to find their forever home. The team is looking to recruit foster carers are around for the majority of the day, have no pets or children under 12, are willing to take on dogs who need training and...
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Burns Pet Nutrition partners with Dog Furiendly for charity 5k run

This January Burns Pet Nutrition are partnering with Dog Furiendly to encourage dog owners to keep fit by grabbing their pets leads and taking part in the Tail Wag to 5k to raise money for the dog charity Broken Biscuits.   The leading healthy pet food company and the number one...
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Deaf dog Rocco learning ‘sign language’ at RSPCA centre in Wales

Dedicated staff at an RSPCA animal centre near Swansea are showing a deaf rescue dog that - even without his hearing - the world can still be a wonderful place. Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rocco, who is nearly eight, first arrived at the charity’s Llys Nini Animal Centre in Penllergaer in...
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Animal lovers take on London Landmarks challenge to raise funds for...

From climbing mountains to running 21 half marathons in 2021, these three runners are set to take on the London Landmarks half marathon to raise funds for the RSPCA this year. London Landmarks Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1 mile route through the capital which takes place this year on...
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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...