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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Dogs Trust partner with Omaze in £2,500,000 prize draw house

Dogs Trust has announced an exciting new partnership with Omaze, which has launched its latest dream house draw with the ultimate countryside retreat in the Lake District worth over £2,500,000. The online fundraising campaign will raise vital funds for the charity to help dogs in need and give them the...
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Cheshire cat dumped in taped-up box is rescued by RSPCA volunteers

The RSPCA is appealing for help after a black cat was left for dead in a sealed box in Crewe. Volunteers from RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich and District Branch are caring for the poor feline who was found next to a bin near to Ruskin Community High School in Ruskin...
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You’d be batty not to give these trio of Count Cat-ulas...

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal this Halloween to find a home for a trio of cats, Count, Dracula and Vamp. They came into the care of the RSPCA in September after they were sadly abandoned in a property in Bolton and rescued by an RSPCA inspector. Now they are...
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Not a single rehoming enquiry for unlucky cat now waiting in...

A ‘quirky natured’ tabby and white cat has not received a single offer of a home since coming into the RSPCA’s care in Staffordshire nearly eight months ago. Sadly, not one person has enquired about adopting five-and-a-half year old Bella since she arrived at the Burton upon Trent & District...
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New RSPCA figures reveal the plight of ‘unlucky’ black cats

New figures from the RSPCA reveal the plight of black cats as they take double the amount of time than other cats to find their forever home. The RSPCA has released the figures for National Black Cat Day (October 27) which comes just days before Halloween when some people may...
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Dogs Trust vet’s pride in helping Bosnian street dogs

A Dogs Trust vet from London has recently returned from Bosnia and Herzegovina where he has been sharing his expertise with local vets who are working to improve the welfare of street dogs. Charlie Matthias, a Senior Veterinary Surgeon from Islington, visited Bosnia to support Dogs Trust’s work in the...
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Battersea urges public to look beyond black cat myths this National...

This National Black Cat Day (27 October), Battersea is encouraging the public to look beyond a cat’s appearance and give them the second chance they deserve as figures reveal black cats make up over 40% of the charity's feline admissions.  Battersea welcomes many black cats through its gates each year,...
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Adoption plea by RPSCA centre for ‘Star Wars cats’

Two anxious moggies at RSPCA Stapeley Grange are hoping to be the chosen ones. Luke (pictured left) and Leia (right) have come on in leaps and bounds after spending time with foster carers after a stay at the Cheshire centre’s cattery. They were rescued after being found huddled together under floorboards...
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Dog in deep doodoo is rescued by RSPCA and Hants Fire...

A black labrador who fell into a three metre deep sewer has been rescued by the RSPCA and Hampshire Fire & Rescue’s Animal Rescue team. Having popped out for 45 minutes, Ollie’s owners panicked when there was no sign of their beloved pet on their return.  Something just didn’t smell...
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Calling for pet lovers: Cards collection to support charity StreetVet

National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...
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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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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...