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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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Celebrating the UK’s furry friends and raising vital funds for Canine...

Caremark, one of the largest home care companies in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of Carebark. This new initiative celebrates the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends while raising vital funds for charity Canine Partners. As a nation of pet lovers, Caremark understands the significance...
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Emaciated dogs discovered at Blackpool property were ‘within 24 hours of...

*Warning includes distressing images* A couple from Blackpool have been banned from keeping all animals for a decade after neglecting six Jack Russell Terriers, three of whom were found in a ‘fully emaciated’ state at their home. Ryan Seel and Debbie Slater, of Peter Street, Blackpool, had admitted causing unnecessary suffering...
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Ad-hop-tion plea for sweet Oreo who is still waiting for a...

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of an unwanted bunny from North Yorkshire who has spent nearly all his life in rescue waiting for a new home. Oreo, who like the biscuit, is black and white, is the longest-staying resident at the charity’s rehoming centre in Great Ayton after arriving...
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Experienced greyhound trainer jailed for mistreatment of 38 dogs

A greyhound trainer with 17 years experience has been jailed for 36 weeks and banned for keeping animals for life following her treatment of 38 greyhounds. Rebecca Perkins of Hunmanby Road, Burton Fleming - pleaded guilty to three Animal Welfare Act offences, and was sentenced at Scarborough Magistrates Court last...
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Dogs Trust gives evidence to Parliament on puppy smuggling

Dogs Trust yesterday gave evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee in Parliament, as part of the groups Oral Evidence Session on Pet Welfare & Abuse. Dr Paula Boyden, Dogs Trust Veterinary Director, spoke to the committee about several issues, including unscrupulous breeding, importation of dogs and...
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RSPCA warning over fleas after Grimsby woman is given suspended prison...

The RSPCA says the deaths of three kittens who were suffering from a severe flea infestation illustrates why it’s so important that people regularly treat their pets. The warning comes after a 35-year-old woman from Grimsby was given a 16-week suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping all animals for...
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Tributes paid to long-serving RSPCA volunteer dog walker Sally Field, 104

A stalwart RSPCA volunteer who dedicated more than 40 years looking after dogs in the care of the charity’s Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey has sadly passed away, aged 104. Sally Field was still walking dogs at the centre near Chobham beyond her 102nd birthday and her long stint of...
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RSPCA urgently appeals for outdoor homes for farm cats

As waiting lists overflow, the RSPCA has launched an appeal to find alternative homes for ‘farm cats’ who prefer the great outdoors. Not every cat is cut out for a life indoors. Some prefer the freedom to roam but need the security of a safe place to sleep and someone...
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RSPCA in adoption plea after 199% rise in rabbits staying in...

The RSPCA is calling on people to consider adopting unwanted rabbits as rehoming rates plummet leaving many pets in its care searching for owners for more than six months. The animal charity saw a large 48% rise in the intake of rabbits in 2022 compared to the previous year and...
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Battersea volunteer pays tribute to sweet one-eyed ‘celebrity’ rescue dog

A rescue dog, who became a canine celebrity after starring in a TV advert for animal welfare charity, Battersea, is being remembered by her owner in a special commemoration event for Pet Remembrance Day (5 July). Yorkshire Jack Russell Terrier Cross, Honey, who came into Battersea’s care as a one-eyed...
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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...