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Rescue cat has own ‘work from home’ office and bespoke mouse...

A young moggy who came into the RSPCA’s care from a multi-cat household with severe cat flu has now landed on his paws - in a dream home complete with his very own work from home office and a bespoke ‘mouse hole’ constructed by builders. Bertie, known previously as Beetle,...
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RSPCA reveals brutal knife crime attacks on animals

The RSPCA has revealed the extent of the deliberate cruelty inflicted on animals, who have been slashed and stabbed in shocking attacks as part of their Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The animal charity received a horrifying 130 reports of knife attacks on animals each year on average - more than...
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Hundreds of air gun attacks reported to RSPCA despite Covid lockdowns

An “alarming” number of reports were received by the RSPCA about animals being targeted by air weapons and rifles over the last 18 months - despite lockdown. Since the beginning of 2020, 371 incidents have been reported to the RSPCA where the caller believed an air gun or rifle had...
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The Farmer’s Dog partners with DogLost in throwback “missing” campaign

The Farmer’s Dog has partnered with DogLost, by launching a “missing” campaign reminiscent of the missing children milk carton campaign used in the USA in the 1980s. The Farmer’s Dog UK, a raw dog food company, will affix stickers with the profiles of six missing dogs produced by DogLost onto...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside finds home for oldest dog

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding their oldest dog her perfect retirement home. 17-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Lola, arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre in April after her family could sadly no longer take care of her. Now, three months later, she has headed home with new devoted owners Susie...
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Dog who was abandoned and injured recovers at Dogs Trust Leeds

A Chihuahua found in Roundhay that was very underweight and had an eye infection, is being cared for at Dogs Trust Leeds and is now ready to find his forever home. The dog, approximately seven years old, was found by a member of the public who notified the local dog warden and...
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Dogs Trust welcomes inclusion of abusive behaviour impacting pets in new...

Dogs Trust, has welcomed newly released Domestic Abuse Act guidance which formally recognises that control of a person’s financial situation, impacting their ability to care for a pet (limiting access to food, vet care), constitutes economic abuse, a form of domestic abuse. Through Dogs Trust’s Freedom Project - a specialist...
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RSPCA issues collar warning after cat is rescued with awful injury

The RSPCA has issued a warning over the dangers of cat collars after a cat is left with an awful injury. Black and white cat Geoff was found straying in Zetland Road, Stockton-on-Tees last month with his leg caught in his flea collar which had caused a nasty injury as...
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Wire Fence to donate profits on World Friendship Day

Wire Fence will give away 100% of their profits made on Friday 30th July for International Day of Friendship to celebrate the special bond between humans and their pets. What is International Day of Friendship? International Day of Friendship was initiated by the United Nations in 2011, in order to celebrate...
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Hundreds of guinea pigs dumped and neglected already this year, RSPCA...

In 2021 RSPCA frontline officers and inspectors have already dealt with 272 incidents relating to guinea pigs. This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day (July 16), the RSPCA reveals the upsetting side of pet ownership, with 66 guinea pigs simply abandoned and 153 were given the heartbreaking description ‘neglected’. This follows a time...
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Tails wagging as Dogs Trust Cardiff welcome first doggy residents

Dogs Trust Cardiff has officially welcomed its first doggy residents who were given a very warm and waggy welcome by staff at the charity’s brand new rehoming centre. Some of the first dogs through the doors and hoping to soon be on their way to their forever homes include: Alaska -...
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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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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...