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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 appeals for information after three puppies dumped in cardboard box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three spaniel puppies were abandoned in a cardboard box in Essex. The young pups, around eight-weeks old were found by a cyclist who pulled into a layby for a rest and noticed a puppy peeking out from a box in the layby on...
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International Cat Day: RSPCA expects rise in unwanted kittens

This International Cat Day the RSPCA is shining a light on the importance of neutering to keep cats happy and health and tackle the cat overpopulation crisis. The internet is likely to be dominated by cat memes and cute pictures for International Cat Day today (Saturday 8 August) as the...
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Cats Protection launch Alternative Cat Awards

The Cats Protection’s Alternative Cat Awards celebrates pet moggies that have helped their owners during lockdown. If the internet has taught us anything, it’s how much we love cat videos - and the Alternative Cat Awards 2020 is the perfect chance for your moggy to take centre stage! During lockdown, we’ve...
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Lack of funds for veterinary care reason for 40% of cats...

The UK’s animal-loving reputation is wonderful thing. But do we really love our pets as much as we think we do? This International Cat Day, Agria Pet Insurance, together with a busy cat rescue and one of the UK’s leading vets, explain why very often, love alone really isn’t enough. ...
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PDSA offers advice on keeping fleas at bay

PDSA vets offer pet owners expert advice on preventing parasites on four-legged friends and in the home. During lockdown we’ve enjoyed lots of warm sunshine, but it can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and our four-legged friends. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers-Clark said: “Despite recent changes to the...
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RSPCA rescues four kittens abandoned in the scorching sun

The RSPCA is caring for four kittens found abandoned in a cat carrier down a country lane during the scorching heat on Friday 31 July. The charity was alerted to the incident by the police, and Animal Welfare Officer Siobhan Trinnaman attended the location in Curtis Mill Lane, Romford. Siobhan said:...
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Battersea offers its support to struggling pet owners

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging people who need to give up their pet to think rescue first. Over recent weeks the charity has been giving advice to struggling pet owners through a dedicated behaviour advice line as it could only accept animals on an emergency basis. Now the charity...
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RSPCA responds to news that the first pet cat in the...

The RSPCA responds to the latest news about the first pet cat to test positive for COVID-19 “We would like to reassure pet owners that despite the news that a pet cat has tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK, there is still no evidence to suggest that people can...
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RSPCA appeal for witnesses after kitten is thrown from moving car

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a tiny kitten was thrown from a moving car in Stoke-on-Trent Saturday (25th July) morning. At around 11.55am witnesses saw a dark blue car driving along Audley Road towards Alsager when the female tabby kitten was thrown from the window. Another driver pulled...
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Purrfect transformation for skinny and poorly cat rescued by RSPCA

A seven-year old cat who was underweight and suffering from severe cat flu when he was rescued as now landed on his paws in the purrfect home. David, a LaPerm cat, was rescued by the RSPCA in February from Kettering in Northamptonshire after being spotted looking worse for wear by...
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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...