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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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Treat your dog like a King! RSPCA’s tips on treating pooches...

With the eyes of the world on King Charles III this weekend, the RSPCA is giving tips to dog owners on how to treat their pet pooches like royalty. The animal charity’s DogKind campaign - developed by dog behaviour experts and based on evidence-based research - aims to support dog...
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Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe launch initiatives to support European...

Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have joined forces to launch initiatives to help animal welfare charities across Europe to improve welfare and rehome effectively, as they continue to crusade for a better world for pets.   The partnership between Dogs Trust Worldwide, an affiliated organisation with Dogs Trust, and Purina...
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UK pet rescues facing alarming rise in pets with behavioural issues

A shock report has revealed that UK pet rescues are facing significant challenges in rehoming pets that are experiencing behavioural issues as a result of the pandemic. It reveals that 72% of pet rescues have seen a dramatic increase in the number of cats and dogs with behavioural disturbances...
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Charities merge to champion dog welfare and eliminate rabies globally

Three leading global charities have united to take a decisive step forward in the fight against rabies, one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases in the world, which claims the lives of a child every nine minutes, amounting to 60,000 human fatalities every year. The merger of Dogs Trust, Worldwide Veterinary...
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Rescue dog Asher is looking for an ace new home

An ace rescue dog with a boundless enthusiasm for life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with.    One-year-old American Bulldog Asher is a stunning boy who has had an unsettled start in life coming into Dogs Trust Glasgow in January due to...
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Couple given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals are found in...

A couple from Lancashire have been given suspended prison sentences after 25 animals - including numerous dogs in crates - were found at their house in Colne. Conditions at the property in Calder Street were described by an RSPCA inspector as “shocking,” with dog faeces visible on the walls and...
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Super six Collies at Dogs Trust Kenilworth hope to round-up new...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for canine lovers of Collies to offer a home to one of the ‘Super Six’ they are currently caring for.  In the last few months the centre has had an influx of Collies so the team are hoping that fans of this high-energy breed will...
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RSPCA celebrates 15 years of public services’ outstanding animal welfare

Applications are now open for the RSPCA’s iconic PawPrints awards, which recognises public bodies who go the extra mile for animals and their welfare.  Running since 2008, the RSPCA’s flagship PawPrints awards remains the only scheme of its kind, recognising local authorities and public bodies for going above and beyond...
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Shocking horse welfare case shows animal rescue charities are needed more...

In June 2022 Andalusian horses Hugo and Gabriel were found severely underweight and suffering with sores and lice. It’s unusual to find such beautiful Andalusian horses in this state, but this situation is a familiar one for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary.  Rosy Lewis, Sanctuary Care Lead at The Mare and...
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Dogs, pups and parrot found living in squalid conditions at Yorkshire...

Three members of a family have been banned from keeping animals for three years after the RSPCA found seven dogs, including two puppies, and a parrot living in dreadful conditions at a Sheffield property. Claire Wainwright from Sheffield, pleaded guilty to two animal cruelty offences relating to a shepherd puppy...
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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...